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C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

presuntuoso
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Fue presuntuoso de su parte tomar esa decisión sin consultar a los demás.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

cadáver
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
La policía descubrió un cadáver en la casa abandonada.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

extrapolar
Meaning
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.
Extrapolando con los datos actuales, podemos estimar las tendencias para el próximo año.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

suavidad y encanto
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Su suavidad lo hizo popular en reuniones sociales.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

testimonios, cartas de recomendación
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Los testimonios positivos pueden mejorar la reputación de una empresa.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

enmienda
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
La enmienda no fue apoyada.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

cenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Su carrera alcanzó su cenit a fines de los años 90.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

bastardizar
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Los críticos dicen que la adaptación bastardizó la obra original.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

telescopio
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
El astrónomo usó un telescopio para observar los planetas distantes.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

diverso; de muchos aspectos
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
La empresa tiene intereses comerciales multifacéticos, incluidos tecnología, finanzas y atención médica.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

mercurio
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Su estado de ánimo era tan cambiante como el mercurio.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrapa
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
El rey nombró a un satrapa para supervisar la provincia distante.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futurista
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Las tecnologías futuristas están transformando las industrias en todo el mundo.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empático
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Ella fue empática hacia las luchas de su amiga.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

sumergible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Los científicos exploraron el océano profundo utilizando un sumergible.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

firmar
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Por favor firme el contrato en la parte inferior de la página.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

obra de arte
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

cansado, indiferente
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Después de años de viajar, se sintió cansada por el constante movimiento.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
El bebé tiene mejillas rellenas.
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

oratoria
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
Sus excepcionales habilidades oratorias le ganaron la competencia de debate.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

semanalmente
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

fusionar
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Los dos metales se fusionaron bajo calor alto.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

a rayas
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
Tuvo una carrera a rayas con grandes éxitos y fracasos.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

cobertura; carcasa
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
El mecánico quitó la carcasa del motor para examinar las piezas internas.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

susceptibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Alta susceptibilidad a infecciones requiere atención adicional.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

pantalones cortos
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Él usó un par de pantalones cortos azules en la playa.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

oeste
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
El sol se pone en el oeste.
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

efímero
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
La belleza de las flores de cerezo es efímera.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

perseguir
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
No persigas dos conejos a la vez.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

hablar tontamente
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Él hablaba sin cesar sobre sus pequeños logros.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

escrito
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
El acuerdo debe estar en forma escrita para ser válido.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

competir
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Varias empresas están compitiendo por el contrato.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

presión
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La presión de la situación lo hizo sentirse nervioso.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

acciones
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Se necesitan acciones inmediatas para el control de la contaminación.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

vertiginoso
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Los turistas miraron hacia abajo desde los acantilados vertiginosos con asombro.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

depresión
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Ella se sentó en un estado de depresión después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

tacaño
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Todos lo llaman tacaño porque nunca compra regalos.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

pared
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
La pared en nuestra sala de estar está pintada de azul.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

destello; resplandor
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Hubo un destello brillante de relámpago seguido de un trueno.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

anticlimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
El final de la película fue un anticlimax después de una historia tan emocionante.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

valiente
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
El soldado valiente nunca se rindió.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

refractor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Los telescopios refractores usan lentes para enfocar la luz.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traducir
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Ella puede traducir cinco idiomas.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excesivamente preocupado por la apariencia y la ropa; vanidoso con la vestimenta
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Su comportamiento foppish y su ropa cara lo hacían destacar.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

relacionado con una diócesis
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
El consejo diocesano se reunió para discutir los asuntos de la iglesia.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La carne asada estaba perfectamente sazonada y tierna.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

sismógrafo
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
El sismógrafo detectó un fuerte temblor en la zona.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trazo
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Ella trazó el camino del río en el mapa.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

prólogo
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
El prólogo del libro fue escrito por un historiador famoso.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

trabajo temporal
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Ella hizo un corto trabajo como profesora antes de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alternar, alternativo
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Los estudiantes alternan entre clases en línea y presenciales.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidental
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
El fuego fue causado por una chispa accidental.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

farsante
Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
Muchos lo consideraban un farsante porque exageraba sus logros.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

fregar / buscar exhaustivamente
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Ella fregó la cocina hasta que brilló.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hola
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
¡Hola, es un placer conocerte!
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

apresuradamente
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Ella empacó apresuradamente sus maletas antes de irse al aeropuerto.
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

reclamar vidas
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
La contaminación en el lugar de trabajo reclama miles de vidas cada año.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

ruido
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
El ruido del sitio de construcción era muy molesto.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

acumulación de gas en el sistema digestivo
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Comer frijoles a veces puede causar flatulencia.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

acuerdo tácito
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Su silencioso acuerdo tácito con las reglas injustas fue sorprendente.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Estaba motivado más por el lucro que por el deber.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

agacharse
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
El gato se agachó antes de saltar hacia su presa.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

educado
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Ella es una mujer educada que valora el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

maduro
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Ella se ha convertido en una líder madura y segura de sí misma.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

episodio
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
El último episodio del drama fue visto por millones.
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

aeronave
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
La aeronave militar voló sobre la ciudad.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

desacuerdo
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Su desacuerdo le impidió hacer una mala inversión.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

recoger
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
El periodista recopiló hechos de varias fuentes.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

atrapar
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
La policía intentó atrapar al criminal con pruebas falsas.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

inmersivo
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La realidad virtual crea un ambiente de aprendizaje inmersivo.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

sobrepeso
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
El doctor le aconsejó perder peso ya que tenía sobrepeso.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infinito
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
El universo parece extenderse hacia el infinito.
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.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

votar
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Los ciudadanos votan para elegir a sus representantes.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

abstenerse
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Por favor absténgase de fumar en esta área.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

destino
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Encontrarla ese día fue como puro destino.
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

opositor
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
El opositor expresó sus preocupaciones durante la reunión del consejo.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

escritor de panfletos
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos escritores de panfletos influyeron en la opinión pública.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

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

phalanx

falange
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un grupo de reporteros esperaba afuera del tribunal.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
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.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

gay
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Salió del armario como gay durante la universidad.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

estado de calma y autocontrol
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Ella mantuvo su compostura durante la entrevista.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

sermón religioso; lección moralizada tediosa
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la compasión y el perdón durante el servicio del domingo.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipiélago
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Indonesia es un archipiélago con miles de islas.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

impecable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Ella es conocida por su honestidad impecable.
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

encima
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Una bandera fue colocada encima de la torre.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

desaliñado
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Ella contestó la puerta en un estado de desaliño, usando solo una bata.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zona
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Las zonas industriales atraen inversiones.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

inquieto
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
El niño estaba inquieto durante el largo viaje en coche.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

universidad
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
Ella espera asistir a la universidad en la ciudad el próximo año.
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

matorral; espesura de arbustos
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
El conejo desapareció en el matorral.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

corteza
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Cortó la corteza del pan antes de comer.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

esperado
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Se espera que la tasa de desempleo disminuya aún más.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

mover ligeramente / cambiar de opinión o posición
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
A pesar de la presión, él se negó a moverse de su decisión.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
El político estaba enredado en un gran escándalo de corrupción.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

ballena
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La ballena azul es el animal más grande que jamás haya existido en la Tierra.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingeniería
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
La ingeniería genética transforma las prácticas agrícolas.