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C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

boxeo
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
Él estudió el arte del boxeo en su juventud.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rol
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Los roles definidos mejoran el rendimiento del equipo.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infiel
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
En contextos históricos, los cruzados a menudo se referían a sus enemigos como infieles.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

asesino
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
El presidente fue protegido de los posibles asesinos por los guardias de seguridad.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

jazmín de naranja
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
La planta de jazmín de naranja produjo racimos de pequeñas flores blancas.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sin nombre; anónimo; desconocido; no identificado
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
El miedo sin nombre lo acechaba durante toda la noche.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

aliado
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Los dos países decidieron aliarse contra su enemigo común.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monólogo
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
El actor entregó un poderoso monólogo en el escenario.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflacionario
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
El gobierno tomó medidas para controlar las presiones inflacionarias.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

raro
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es raro encontrar joyas hechas a mano tan hermosas en estos días.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

espectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
La vieja mansión tenía una atmósfera espectral por la noche.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

guarnición
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La guarnición defendió la fortaleza contra los invasores.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

cerca
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
El pueblo está cerca del río.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

apenas; difícilmente; solo un poco
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Casi no podía creer lo que veía.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpenteante
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
El camino tomaba una ruta serpenteante a través de las montañas.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

palabra por palabra o literalmente
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Ella repitió sus instrucciones palabra por palabra para evitar errores.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

afligir / rastra
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
La noticia trágica afligió a toda la familia.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

molestar
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Su constante zumbido empezó a molestar a todos en la sala.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversificado
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
La empresa adoptó una estrategia empresarial diversificada para reducir los riesgos.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Ella compró un sujetador cómodo para usar a diario.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

remesa
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
La economía del país se beneficia de las remesas de los expatriados.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

deseo débil
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Su interés en la pintura nunca creció más allá de un mero deseo débil.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

ira
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Ella gritó en un ataque de ira después de escuchar las noticias.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

tomar nota
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Por favor, toma nota de los puntos importantes durante la conferencia.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricio
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Las familias patricias de Roma ejercían un gran poder en la política.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

base
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
La confianza es la base de cualquier relación fuerte.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
El diplomático manejó las negociaciones con gran tacto.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

entregar
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
El mensajero entregará el paquete mañana.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

trabajar arduamente
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Los agricultores toil en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

un edificio o granja donde se produce leche; productos derivados de la leche; una tienda que vende leche y productos lácteos
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
La lechería local proporciona leche fresca y queso a todo el vecindario.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

cobrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Los cobros de la empresa aumentaron significativamente este trimestre.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organización voluntaria
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean es una organización voluntaria que promueve el reciclaje.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirar
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis busca inspirar a las generaciones futuras.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

caloría
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Ella revisa el conteo de calorías antes de comer cualquier comida empacada.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

convertirse
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Ella se convirtió en doctora después de años de estudio.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

jardinero
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
El jardinero plantó hermosas flores en el jardín trasero.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

de todos modos
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Estaba cansado, pero fui a la reunión de todos modos.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

miembro de alto rango del clero
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
El prelado dio un sermón a la congregación.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

no se puede romper o dañar; muy fuerte y duradero
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Su amistad formó un vínculo inquebrantable.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grosero
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Su comportamiento grosero sorprendió a los invitados en la fiesta.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumador
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Él es un fumador y trata de dejarlo cada año.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

preliminar; introductorio; destinado a la preparación
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Asistió a clases preparatorias antes del examen final.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohesivo
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
El equipo mostró una estrategia cohesionada.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

suelo
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
El tornillo está suelto y necesita apretarse.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

vajilla
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
El hotel proporcionó vajilla limpia para los huéspedes.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

ética
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
La ética empresarial requiere que las empresas actúen de manera justa y responsable.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consumidor
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
La empresa se centra en comprender las necesidades de los consumidores.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

polvo de hornear
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

trascendental
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
La reunión fue trascendental para el futuro del proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

cartel
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
La empresa mostró un cartel para anunciar su nuevo producto.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
El sitar crea hermosos ragas en la música clásica india.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

desamparado; impotente; vulnerable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
El niño se sintió desamparado cuando se perdió en el mercado abarrotado.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extremadamente pequeño; diminuto; detallado; preciso
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
El científico examinó los detalles minuciosos bajo el microscopio.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

indefendible
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Los comentarios del ministro fueron considerados indefendibles por el público.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

intangible
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
La confianza es una cualidad intangible en las relaciones.
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

tonelada
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
El camión transportó una tonelada de manzanas al mercado.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

demasiado
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Está demasiado cansada para continuar trabajando.
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

bacalao
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
El pescador atrapó un gran bacalao en el Atlántico Norte.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

perjurar
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
Fue acusado de intentar perjurar durante el juicio.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

vuelo / vuelo
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Nuestro vuelo a Londres se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

aislar, esconder
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
El carbono capturado por los árboles puede ser aislado durante años.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

comenzar
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
vamos a comenzar la reunión ahora.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

de sabor intenso
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Él prefiere un vino tinto de sabor intenso con su cena.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

gimnasio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Él va al gimnasio todas las mañanas para hacer ejercicio.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

rumiar, reflexionar profundamente
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Ella se sentó sola a rumiar sobre su decisión.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

deuda pendiente
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Fue demandado por una deuda pendiente de alquiler.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformador
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
El nuevo sistema educativo es altamente transformador.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formativo
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
La infancia a menudo se describe como una etapa formativa en la vida.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrofobia
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Él evita los ascensores debido a su claustrofobia.
B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

establecer
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
La compañía planea establecer una nueva oficina en Dhaka.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extremadamente cuidadoso y preciso en la atención al detalle
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un investigador meticuloso revisa cada detalle antes de publicar.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

aglutinar
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
Las partículas de polvo comenzaron a aglomerarse en grupos más grandes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

manifestaciones
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
Las manifestaciones ocurrieron el 11 de marzo.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

haría
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Él dijo que él me ayudaría mañana.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infantería
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
La infantería avanzó a través del campo de batalla a pie.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

absceso
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
El dentista trató el absceso en su diente.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

enfermo
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
El paciente enfermo comenzó a recuperarse lentamente después del tratamiento.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

adquisición; logro
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
El dominio del idioma es una adquisición importante para carreras globales.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

enseñanza
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
La enseñanza es una profesión noble.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

acción colectiva
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Se necesita acción colectiva para mitigar el cambio climático.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

chifón
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de chifón en la fiesta.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

paso
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
Ella dio un paso hacia la puerta.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

innato; congénito; inherente
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento innato para la música.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

lengua; órgano muscular en la boca usado para saborear, hablar y tragar; idioma
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
El doctor le pidió sacar la lengua para el examen.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caracterizar
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
El autor caracteriza al héroe como valiente y desinteresado.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

subtender
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
El arco subtende un ángulo de 60 grados en el centro del círculo.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Necesito algo de cinta para sellar esta caja.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

separado; distinto; individual; aparte
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Por favor, mantén tu vida personal y profesional separada.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crepúsculo
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Caminamos a casa juntos en el tranquilo crepúsculo.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Su trabajo caritativo es verdaderamente digno de elogio.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

soleado; optimista
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es un hermoso día soleado, perfecto para un picnic.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
La tormenta destruyó aldeas enteras.
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

la parte redondeada del mango de una espada o silla
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
Sujeto la espada firmemente por el pómel.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

vértice
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
El escalador alcanzó el vértice de la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver una película.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

acontecer
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Las nubes oscuras sugerían que se acercaba una tormenta.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

matanza / asesinato
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
El ejército mató a cientos de soldados enemigos.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

cine
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Fuimos al cine para ver una película nueva.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

necesitar
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Necesito ayuda con mi tarea.