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B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

disputar la verdad, validez o honestidad de una declaración o motivo
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
El abogado intentó impugnar la credibilidad del testigo.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

revisión
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
La revisión del contrato tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

degeneración
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
La novela retrata la degeneración moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

evaluación
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
La evaluación anual determina los incrementos salariales.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidelidad
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Su infidelidad llevó al fin de su matrimonio.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

hoyuelo
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Sus encantadores hoyuelos aparecían siempre que sonreía a los niños.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

renegado
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Fue etiquetado como un renegado después de dejar el partido y criticar sus políticas.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

hedor
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
El hedor de la basura llenó el callejón.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

cliché
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases cliché que no lograron inspirar al público.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

musgo
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
El musgo verde cubrió la antigua pared de piedra.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

crianza de ganado
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
La crianza de ganado juega un papel crucial en la seguridad alimentaria.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativo
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
El estudio se centró en los aspectos normativos del comportamiento cultural.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

precipitado
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
El químico añadió un precipitado a la solución para observar la reacción.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

de largo tiempo
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Son amigos de largo tiempo que se conocieron en la universidad.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

alcohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Demasiado alcohol puede dañar tu hígado.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pieza metálica dentro de una campana que la golpea para producir sonido
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pieza metálica dentro de la campana estaba rota.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

confiscar
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
El tribunal decidió confiscar la propiedad de la empresa.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

a menudo
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
A menudo visito a mis abuelos los fines de semana.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

mapa
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Estudió el mapa antes de comenzar su viaje.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anómalo
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Los científicos observaron un resultado anómalo durante el experimento.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

garabatear
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Ella dibujaba flores en la esquina de su cuaderno durante la clase.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

hacia abajo
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La pelota rodó hacia abajo por la pendiente.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

intrusión
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Los aldeanos protestaron contra la intrusión en sus tierras agrícolas.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

abdomen
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Él se quejó de dolor en su abdomen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

arrepentido; lamentoso; contrito
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
El ladrón arrepentido devolvió el dinero robado.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

monje
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
El monje pasó horas en meditación cada día.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctamente; adecuadamente; justamente
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Ella señaló correctamente los errores en el informe.
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

oblicuo; diagonal; indirecto o evasivo
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
El artista dibujó una línea oblicua en el lienzo.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigar
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
La novela de misterio intriga a cualquier lector.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerario
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
La habitación se llenó de un silencio funerario después del anuncio.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

sonido desagradable / rejilla de metal
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voz desagradable del maestro hacía difícil concentrarse.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

yema de huevo
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Ella separó la clara del huevo de la yema.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

erróneo, incorrecto
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Sus suposiciones eran completamente erróneas.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

cuento de hadas
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
A los niños les encanta escuchar cuentos de hadas antes de acostarse.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

presumido
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
El estudiante presumido interrumpió al profesor varias veces.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

trueno
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Escuchamos el trueno rodando a través del cielo.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmitir
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
La antena puede transmitir señales a larga distancia.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

parónimos
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Las palabras ‘effect’ y ‘effective’ son parónimas.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

montones
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Ella tiene montones de amigos en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

forajido, ilegalizar
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
El gobierno decidió ilegalizar la práctica perjudicial.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutar
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
El virus puede mutar a una cepa más peligrosa.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la práctica de intercambiar cosas con otros para beneficio mutuo
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Las relaciones comerciales prosperan gracias a la reciprocidad.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

despertar
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
La alarma ruidosa lo despertó de su sueño profundo.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirismo
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
El empirismo sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia y la observación.
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.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Los agricultores en la región cultivan maíz como su principal cultivo tanto para alimentos como para piensos para animales.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

querido
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Ella era la querida reina del reino.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identificación de usuarios, software o direcciones IP como seguros y confiables
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Solo las aplicaciones verificadas se permiten a través del sistema de lista blanca.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

hectárea
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
El agricultor posee una gran hectárea de tierra fértil.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

segundo
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Primero, necesitamos financiación; segundo, necesitamos un equipo fuerte.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terreno de tierra otorgado bajo el sistema feudal; un dominio o área de control
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
El caballero recibió un feudo del señor por su servicio.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

insularidad
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
La insularidad del grupo les impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

almohada
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Ella descansó su cabeza sobre la almohada suave.
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

permeabilizar
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ictíico
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
La pintura del artista tenía una cualidad ictíica.
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

lira
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
El músico tocó una melodía en la lira.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Ella es más alta que su hermano.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

de forma natural
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Ella sobresale naturalmente en matemáticas.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhesión
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Se necesita una fuerte adhesión para que las baldosas se mantengan en su lugar.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

debajo
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
El sótano está debajo del primer piso.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

felicitar
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Felicitamos a los estudiantes graduados en la ceremonia.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

brutalidad
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
La brutalidad del ataque conmocionó a toda la comunidad.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

inmigrar
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Él inmigró a Canadá hace cinco años.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

extensión; ampliación
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
El profesor concedió una extensión para la fecha límite de la tarea.
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

persona traviesa
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
El pequeño rapscallion escondió los zapatos de su hermano como una broma.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

deliberación
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
El acuerdo se finalizó después de mucha deliberación.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

lado protegido del viento
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Construyeron su campamento en el lado protegido del viento de la colina.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

cubo
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Ella puso un cubo de azúcar en su té.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

cocodrilo
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
El cocodrilo se movió lentamente por el agua turbia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

incandescente
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
La lámpara incandescente iluminó todo el salón.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Este es su libro en la mesa.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

suplementario
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
La obra incluyó varios actores suplementarios para llenar las escenas de fondo.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

expectativa; esperanza;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
El nuevo maestro superó las expectativas de todos con sus métodos de enseñanza innovadores.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

barómetro de presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
El barómetro indicó que se acercaba una tormenta.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

cobardía
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Su cobardía le impidió hablar.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territorio
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
El rey expandió su territorio.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

presentimiento
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
Tenía un fuerte presentimiento de que el plan fracasaría.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

golpear con fuerza
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Él slaméo la puerta enojado después de la discusión.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacaciones
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Estamos planeando un viaje durante las vacaciones de verano.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

gestión
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
La gestión adecuada minimiza los daños ambientales.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la capa superior de un bosque formada por las copas de los árboles; cobertura superior
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
El dosel del bosque tropical proporciona refugio a muchas aves e insectos.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

inofensivo
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Su comentario fue completamente inofensivo y no tenía la intención de ofender a nadie.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

munificencia
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
El hospital fue construido gracias a la munificencia de un rico donante.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

cineasta
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Es un cineasta muy conocido en la industria.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

malabarista
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
El malabarista entretuvo a la multitud con sus increibles trucos con pelotas.
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

enfriador por evaporación
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
El enfriador por evaporación funciona mejor en climas secos.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relatar
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Ella relata su experiencia a la audiencia.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retrasar
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
El tráfico pesado retrasó nuestra llegada a la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

hipnotizar
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Los movimientos gráciles de la bailarina hipnotizaron a la audiencia.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

milagro
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La recuperación del paciente fue llamada un milagro por los doctores.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

banalidad
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
El discurso fue criticado por su banalidad y falta de originalidad.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

adinerado
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Pertenecen a una familia adinerada de la ciudad.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendimiento
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Los rendimientos de los cultivos han disminuido debido al clima extremo.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

gustosamente, con gusto
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Si tuviera tiempo, con gusto te ayudaría.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

demoler
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ciudad decidió demoler el viejo estadio para construir uno nuevo.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transferible
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Las habilidades que aprendas aquí son transferibles a otros trabajos.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

privación, carencia
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Los refugiados sufrieron una gran privación durante el invierno severo.