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C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

procrastinar, posponer, dejar para después
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Él tiende a procrastinar cuando enfrenta tareas difíciles.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

economizar
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Las familias están tratando de economizar reduciendo gastos innecesarios.
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 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demográfico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
La empresa analiza las tendencias demográficas antes de lanzar un producto.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

torre pequeña en la cima de una torre o edificio más grande
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
El castillo estaba custodiado por soldados apostados en la torre.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

huevo
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Esta mañana comí huevos revueltos para el desayuno.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

aumento gradual del volumen
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
La orquesta construyó un poderoso crescendo antes del final.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

especialmente
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Este regalo fue hecho especialmente para ti.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

cuatro
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Ella tiene cuatro libros en su escritorio.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

convocar, llamar
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
El rey convocó a sus asesores al tribunal.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automáticamente
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La puerta se cierra automáticamente después de que entras.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

erosionar
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
La línea costera ha comenzado a erosionarse debido a las olas constantes.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

aumentar
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
La esperanza de vida está aumentando con los avances en la atención sanitaria.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

gotear
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
El agua estaba goteando de la tubería rota.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

felicidad
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

participante en la conferencia
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
Cada participante en la conferencia recibió una placa en el mostrador de registro.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abundar
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
El bosque está lleno de vida salvaje.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

magnificar
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
El microscopio puede magnificar objetos pequeños para mejor observación.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

nido
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
El pájaro construyó un nido en el árbol.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

parte externa del oído
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
El doctor examinó la parte externa del oído del paciente en busca de signos de infección.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

emplear
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
La empresa planea emplear más ingenieros el próximo año.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquistar
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
El ejército logró conquistar el territorio enemigo.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

desestabilizador, perturbador
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La deforestación tiene un efecto desestabilizador sobre la fauna.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

reaseguro
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Ella necesitaba un reaseguro de que todo estaría bien.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible o probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Su excusa parecía plausible, pero tenía mis dudas.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

precioso
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Este anillo es muy precioso para mi abuela.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

estructurado
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan de ejecución estructurado es crucial para el éxito.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

acusación
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

encarnación
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
El monje fue considerado la encarnación de la compasión.
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.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

equipo
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido después de un gran esfuerzo.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

opción
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Tienes la opción de trabajar desde casa o desde la oficina.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

directamente; sin rodeos
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Él le dijo directamente que estaba equivocada.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

hermano
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mi hermano tiene dos años más que yo.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigente
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
El trabajo es muy exigente y requiere largas horas de trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

cauterizar
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
El doctor cauterizó la herida para detener el sangrado.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

gusano
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
El pájaro atrapó un gusano del suelo del jardín.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

moneda
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
El gobierno decidió acuñar un nuevo término para el programa.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

aguafiestas
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
No seas un aguafiestas en la fiesta.
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

preservar
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
Debemos preservar nuestro medio ambiente natural.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

norma; estándar; regla; tradición
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Trabajar hasta tarde se ha convertido en la norma en esta empresa.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dormitar
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Él se quedó dormido mientras leía el libro.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

impedir
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La fuerte lluvia impidió nuestros planes de viaje.
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

elefantino
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
El hombre se movió con una gracia elefantiina.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

implementado
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Los planes maestros fueron implementados parcialmente.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
El autor pasó tres años escribiendo su novela más vendida.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

beber
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
A él le gusta beber en el pub local después del trabajo.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

necrológico
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
El periódico publicó una necrología de figuras notables que fallecieron ese año.
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

estallar
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
El globo estalló cuando lo pinché accidentalmente con un alfiler.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

felicidad
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.floʊ/

inflow

flujo
Meaning
The movement of things such as money, people, or water into a place.
Example
The inflow of tourists boosted the local economy.
El flujo de turistas impulsó la economía local.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

encantador
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
El pueblo está lleno de encantadoras casitas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identidad
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
El día refuerza nuestra identidad nacional.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

posteridad
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
El monumento fue construido para el beneficio de la posteridad.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

conspirador
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
El conspirador fue arrestado antes de que el plan pudiera llevarse a cabo.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

género
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
El romance es su género favorito de películas.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metafórico
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Él usó un lenguaje metafórico para describir sus emociones.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

fe; confianza; creencia religiosa;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Ella tenía una fe inquebrantable en la habilidad de su equipo para tener éxito.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

aviario
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
El zoológico construyó un nuevo aviario para los loros exóticos.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

ciervo macho / resistir
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
El caballo comenzó a buckear salvajemente mientras el jinete intentaba mantenerse firme.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

bisel
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
El carpintero biseló los bordes de la mesa.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
El documental sobre la vida marina fue fascinante.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriedad
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
El criminal ganó notoriedad por sus audaces escapatorias.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

así
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Llegó tarde, así que se perdió la reunión.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

flojo
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
El negocio está flojo durante la temporada de lluvias.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

irrelevancia
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Su larga explicación solo resaltó la irrelevancia de los detalles para el tema principal.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

lector
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Ella es una lectora rápida, termina libros en un día.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

revolución
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
La historia está ambientada durante la Revolución Francesa.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

imposible de enseñar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Era tan terco que se volvió casi imposible de enseñar.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

patología
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Los avances en patología ayudaron a los médicos a identificar rápidamente la rara infección.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

oler mal; dar una fuerte impresión de algo desagradable o no deseado
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
El cubo de basura huele a comida podrida.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

inmortalizar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
La estatua fue construida para inmortalizar el sacrificio del héroe.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

significado
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
El descubrimiento tiene gran importancia para la investigación médica.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La pajita flexible hizo más fácil beber del vaso.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

espátula
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Usé una espátula para voltear los panqueques en la sartén.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

obstetricia
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Ella está estudiando obstetricia para convertirse en especialista en partos.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

afición; actividad de ocio; pasatiempo
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
La fotografía se convirtió en su hobby favorito después de recibir una cámara para su cumpleaños.
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 /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

bienestar
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
La lubricación ocular es crucial para el bienestar general.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

melaza
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
La receta pide melaza para dar un sabor rico al pan.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

presunción
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Entró en la habitación como si fuera dueño del lugar.
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

conciliar
Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
Él intentó conciliar al cliente enojado con una disculpa.
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

físico
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
El físico explicó la teoría de la relatividad a los estudiantes.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

cómodo
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
La planificación urbana tiene como objetivo hacer que las ciudades sean más cómodas.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

ambidiestro
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Ser ambidiestro puede ser beneficioso en los deportes.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salario; sueldo;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
La empresa aumentó el salario mínimo para todos los trabajadores.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrólogo
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
El astrólogo predijo buena suerte en su futuro.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achilliano
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Su orgullo achilliano lo hizo ciego al peligro.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

pequeña ola
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Aparecieron pequeñas olas en el lago cuando el pez se movió.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

sarna
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
El perro callejero estaba sufriendo de sarna.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

caballo rápido o caballo de caza
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
El caballero montó un corcel rápido en la batalla.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

prefijo; añadir algo al principio
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Los desarrolladores a menudo prefijan variables con un guion bajo.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

excelente; sobresaliente; superior;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Ella recibió excelentes calificaciones en todas sus materias.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
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 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

incursión
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
El ejército repelió la incursión enemiga en la frontera.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

calmar
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La madre calmó a su bebé llorando con una suave canción de cuna.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

monstruo; persona cruel
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
Los niños tenían miedo del monstruo debajo de la cama.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

dedo del pie
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Ella se golpeó el dedo del pie con la pata de la silla.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hipócrita
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es hipócrita predicar honestidad mientras mientes.