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C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

proletario
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
El movimiento estaba arraigado en las luchas proletarias.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

arrendamiento
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
El contrato de arrendamiento se firmó por dos años.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

evitable
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
La mayor parte del daño era evitable con una buena planificación.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

hábitos alimenticios
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Desarrollar buenos hábitos alimenticios conduce a una mejor salud.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

configuración
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
La empresa presentó un nuevo set-up para la disposición de la oficina.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidaridad
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
los trabajadores mostraron solidaridad durante la huelga.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

extraño
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nunca tomes dulces de un extraño.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

anticuado / deslucido
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Ella usó un vestido anticuado a la fiesta.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

cama
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Ella hace su cama todas las mañanas antes de ir al trabajo.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersección
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
La intersección de la calle principal y la 5ª avenida siempre está ocupada.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunático
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un lunático en la autopista.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

felicitación
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Envió una felicitación a su amiga por ganar el premio.
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.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

vidriero
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
El vidriero reparó la ventana rota en nuestra casa.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

refutar
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
El abogado refutó las falsas acusaciones con pruebas contundentes.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La piel moteada de la serpiente le ayudó a camuflarse en el suelo del bosque.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

camiseta
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Ella compró una nueva camiseta para las vacaciones de verano.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

interacción mutua
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
El maestro alentó más interacción entre los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

espantoso
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La escena del crimen fue espantosa.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

halcón
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
El halcón voló alto sobre el campo buscando su presa.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

viaje o celebración
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
La empresa organizó un viaje para periodistas para promover su nuevo resort.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

fibra
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en fibra.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

tonto; necio; falto de inteligencia
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Sus comentarios tontos durante la reunión avergonzaron a todos los presentes.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

apresurado; precipitado
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
No tomes decisiones apresuradas cuando estés enojado.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

olfato
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Los perros tienen un sentido del olfato muy desarrollado.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

verificar
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Por favor, revise el informe antes de enviarlo.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

persona descontenta
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
El descontento expresó sus quejas contra el gobierno.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

meticuloso
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Ella es meticulosa al mantener la limpieza.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

relacionado con el coro
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
La iglesia organizó una actuación coral el domingo.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

discernir
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Él apenas pudo discernir la figura distante en la niebla.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

amargo y lleno de ira
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
El debate se volvió acrimonioso después del comentario controversial.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

vomitar
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
El paciente comenzó a vomitar después de tomar el medicamento.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

felicidad
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

benevolente, generoso, bondadoso
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Su naturaleza benevolente lo hizo querido.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

burlas, conversación juguetona
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Los amigos disfrutaron de una ligera burlas con el café.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teca bastarda
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
El árbol de teca bastarda florece con flores naranjas vibrantes en primavera.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingenio
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Su ingenio llevó a innovaciones pioneras.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

derivado
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
La palabra está derivada del latín.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

corresponder
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Ella correspondió su amabilidad con un regalo pensado.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

revocación
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
El tribunal ordenó la revocación de su licencia.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

sufragista
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Los sufragistas organizaron manifestaciones para exigir los derechos de voto para las mujeres.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

trabajando
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Ella está trabajando en su proyecto ahora mismo.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

autocontrol
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
El autocontrol es importante para mantener una vida equilibrada.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

trascendental
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
La meditación puede llevar a experiencias trascendentales.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

interrumpir
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
La lluvia se interrumpiría y luego comenzaría de nuevo.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

langosta
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
La langosta se sirvió con mantequilla derretida y limón.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

difusión
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La difusión de información en las redes sociales es rápida.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionario; imaginativo;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs fue un líder visionario que revolucionó la tecnología.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticidad, capacidad de adaptarse
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticidad del cerebro le permite adaptarse después de una lesión.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programación
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Ha estado aprendiendo programación durante varios meses.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

acorde musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Ella rasgueó un acorde simple en la guitarra.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circunferencia
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circunferencia del árbol medía casi cinco pies.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

sin fin; infinito; ilimitado
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
El océano parecía infinito desde la orilla.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

como una pluma
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La estructura de la hoja del helecho es como una pluma.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

ira; cólera
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Su ira era terrible de contemplar.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

localizar con precisión
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
El detective fue capaz de localizar la ubicación exacta del sospechoso.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

revitalizar
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Una caminata matutina puede revitalizar tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

persona reconocida como santa o virtuosa; persona muy amable o paciente
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Madre Teresa fue declarada santa por la Iglesia Católica.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

especificar
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Se le pidió al testigo que especificara los eventos de esa noche.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

injusto; desleal;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es injusto culparla por algo que no hizo.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

redondeado
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
El gato redondeado luchaba por subir la valla.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psiquiátrico
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
El hospital psiquiátrico ofrece atención a quienes tienen condiciones graves.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

madera
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La casa fue construida completamente con madera local.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

eliminación
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
La eliminación de residuos es crucial para mantener un ambiente limpio.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

encender
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
Las chispas encendieron las hojas secas en segundos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

eléctrico
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
El sistema eléctrico de la casa necesita reparación.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

sobrino
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mi sobrino estudia en la universidad.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

crueldad gratuita
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Su crueldad gratuita sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

panela
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
Mi abuela usa panela en lugar de azúcar blanca en sus recetas.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

inflar
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
El mecánico infló el neumático a la presión correcta.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

humificación
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
La humificación mejora la estructura y fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

realeza
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Los consejeros del rey a menudo le recordaban las responsabilidades de la realeza.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

añadido
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Ella añadió azúcar a su café.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectivo
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
La empresa se reunirá con clientes prospectivos la próxima semana.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

correo / carta
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Recibí una carta importante por correo.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

tímido; apocado
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Ella era demasiado tímida para hablar en público.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisar
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
El actor tuvo que improvisar cuando olvidó sus líneas.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

suave y sumiso; humilde; paciente
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
A pesar de su poder, se mantuvo manso y humilde.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurno
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La mayoría de las aves son criaturas diurnas, activas durante las horas de luz.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

meter
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Ella metió la manta alrededor del bebé para mantenerlo caliente.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

energía eólica
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
La energía eólica se aprovecha en la Ciudad de Masdar.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

trasponer
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
El editor transpuso dos párrafos en el artículo.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

inmaduro
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Su comportamiento inmaduro avergonzó a sus amigos.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

sentimiento trivial
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
El final de la película fue batético en lugar de trágico.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

resbalar
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Ella se resbaló en el piso mojado y cayó.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisito
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
La exquisita habilidad artesanal del reloj lo convirtió en un artículo de coleccionista.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Ella se limpió el sudor de la frente.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

roble
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
El viejo roble dio sombra a todo el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

valor, iniciativa
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Hace falta mucho valor para comenzar tu propio negocio.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

pez caminante
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
El pez caminante puede caminar por tierra seca para encontrar nuevas fuentes de agua.
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.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabina
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Él entró en la cabina de votación para emitir su voto.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

robar
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Está mal robar de los demás.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

electrodomésticos
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Los electrodomésticos modernos mejoran la comodidad.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sílfide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Ella se movió por el escenario como una sílfide, ligera y elegante.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.