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C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

victoria pírrica
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
El general declaró la batalla una victoria pírrica debido a las grandes pérdidas.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efectivamente
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
El equipo trabajó juntos efectivamente para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

lugar de retiro
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
El monje pasó años en el lugar de retiro alejado de la sociedad.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ejecutar
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
La NASA planea ejecutar la misión en tres fases.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

flor
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grande; magnífico; excelente;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
El gran palacio impresionó a todos los visitantes.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

arrugar
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Ella accidentalmente arrugó su vestido mientras empacaba.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnóstico
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Se describió a sí mismo como un agnóstico en lugar de un ateo.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

bosques
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Los bosques proporcionan refugio y alimento para las mariposas.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

menospreciar
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Él a menudo menospreciaba a sus compañeros de trabajo para sentirse superior.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjuramentar
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
El testigo fue adjurado a decir la verdad en el tribunal.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

pezuña
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
La pezuña del caballo se lesionó después de pisar una roca afilada.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

voz grave y clara
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
La voz grave del actor llenó el teatro.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

cohortes
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Los investigadores compararon los resultados de salud de diferentes cohortes.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

miembros
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Los miembros colaboran para finalizar las decisiones de reclutamiento.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternación
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
El anuncio repentino causó una consternación generalizada entre los empleados
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

doble de reparto
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
El doble de reparto actuó cuando el actor principal se enfermó.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

colgante
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Ella guardaba la foto de su abuela en el colgante.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

anuncio
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
El director hizo un anuncio importante sobre el nuevo horario.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

error tipográfico
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
El informe estaba lleno de errores tipográficos.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

grieta / gran diferencia
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Había una gran grieta entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

euforia, alegría extrema, éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Ganar el campeonato le dio una sensación de euforia.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

último; supremo; final
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Este es el examen final de tus habilidades.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

soberbia
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Su soberbia hacía difícil que otros se acercaran a él.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformidad
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La política se implementó de conformidad con el derecho internacional.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
El toro corrió por el campo hacia la bandera roja.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empático
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Ella fue empática hacia las luchas de su amiga.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primario, principal
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
La educación es un factor primario en el crecimiento económico.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

emerito honorario
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Él es un profesor emérito en la universidad.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

loco
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
La idea de saltar desde el acantilado parecía una locura.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

antístrofe (un recurso retórico)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
El poeta usó la antístrofe para enfatizar la frase repetida.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositivos ponibles
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Los dispositivos ponibles ayudan a monitorear el ritmo cardíaco y la actividad física.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sin hojas; desnudo
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Los árboles sin hojas se veían desnudos en invierno.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

artificio
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
El encanto del político no era más que artificio.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

desprecio, desdén
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Él habló con desprecio acerca de los funcionarios corruptos.
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

oleandro rojo
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
El oleandro rojo florece durante los meses de verano.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

competir
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Varias empresas compiten por la dominancia en el mercado.
C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

embriagar
Meaning
to intoxicate; to make someone drunk
Example
The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.
El vino fuerte fue suficiente para embriagar incluso al bebedor más experimentado.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

predecesor
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
El nuevo gerente aprendió de los errores de su predecesor.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

caleidoscopio
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Las luces de la ciudad se convirtieron en un caleidoscopio de colores cuando comenzó el festival.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

derramar
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Ella derramó gratitud por la ayuda que recibió.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

superar
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Puedes superar la procrastinación con planificación.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

mejora
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Ha habido una mejora significativa en su salud.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

deliberado y no provocado; sexualmente indecente o promiscuo
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Los vándalos causaron destrucción irresponsable en la propiedad pública.
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

polarizar
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
La decisión controvertida dividió la opinión pública en dos grupos opuestos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

despreciable
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Sus acciones despreciables sorprendieron a toda la comunidad.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

tortilla
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Ella hizo una tortilla de queso para el desayuno.
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 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

nido del águila
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
El águila se posó orgullosamente cerca de su nido alto en el acantilado.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendente
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
El río siguió un curso descendente hacia el valle.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

fidelidad y lealtad
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
El caballero juró fidelidad a su rey.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retrasar
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

inverso; opuesto
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
Existe una relación inversa entre el precio y la demanda.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

centro
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
El primer centro de cirugía robótica fue establecido en Rangpur.
A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

cubierto
Meaning
Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.
Example
The forest is covered in greenery.
El bosque está cubierto de vegetación.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

lápiz
Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.
Él dibujó una imagen con un lápiz.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

ondulante
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Condujimos por colinas onduladas.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

armonización
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
La armonización con las emociones mejora las relaciones.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

decrecer
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
La luna decrece después de la noche de luna llena.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

anticuado; fuera de moda
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Algunas tendencias de la última década ahora parecen completamente anticuadas.
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 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Él no podía dejar de mirar las modelos en la pasarela.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

caballerosidad
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
Fue honrado con la caballerosidad por sus contribuciones a la ciencia.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconveniente; molesto; problemático
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
El ascensor roto hizo que fuera inconveniente llegar al último piso.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

zurdo
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Ella es zurda y escribe hermosamente con su mano izquierda.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrato
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Ella sintió que él era ingrato por toda la ayuda que le había dado.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

enlace
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
El artículo incluye un enlace al sitio web oficial.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserable, lamentable, muy pequeño
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
El rendimiento del equipo fue miserable en comparación con el año pasado.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

dedicado
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Ella encendió una vela votiva en la iglesia como una oración.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbono
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Las emisiones de carbono deben ser controladas.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

caravana
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
La caravana de comerciantes cruzó el desierto con camellos llevando bienes preciosos.
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

de caparazón duro
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
El científico estudió los fósiles de caparazón duro.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

alocado, persona cómica; juguetón
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Él tiene un sentido del humor alocado que hace reír a todos.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

asustado
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
El niño estaba asustado por el ruido fuerte.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

receptor
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Ella levantó el receptor para contestar la llamada telefónica.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

campeón
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Ella se convirtió en la campeona después de ganar el partido final.
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

mañana
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Mañana visitaremos el museo.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

satisfacer
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
La comida deliciosa satisfizo nuestro hambre completamente.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

vela
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Encendimos una vela durante el corte de energía
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

reverencia
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Los estudiantes mostraron reverencia hacia su maestro.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

refutación
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Su ensayo fue una fuerte refutación de la teoría opuesta.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

milla
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Caminó una milla para llegar a la parada del autobús.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

infelicidad
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Su constante infelicidad afectaba a todos a su alrededor.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

educar
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Los padres deben educar a sus hijos sobre hábitos saludables.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

persona sin importancia; algo que no existe
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Se sintió como una persona sin importancia en la gran corporación.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

desanimar
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La empinada subida no desanimó a los excursionistas experimentados.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

ondulado
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
El artista pintó el mar ondulado al atardecer.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

aparentemente;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Aparentemente, la reunión se ha pospuesto para la próxima semana.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un pasador metálico con una hélice; fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Él atornilló la estantería a la pared firmemente.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

comandante en jefe
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
El presidente actúa como el comandante en jefe de las fuerzas armadas.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

servicios
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Los servicios en la industria de la salud son esenciales para el bienestar.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

ducha
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Despues del entrenamiento, me di una ducha rapida para refrescarme.
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

cabra
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
El granjero cría cabras por su leche y queso.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La policía arrestará al sospechoso mañana.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manía; entusiasmo extremo
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Ella tenía una manía por coleccionar tarjetas postales antiguas de todo el mundo.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

inferencia
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Los científicos hacen inferencias basadas en datos experimentales.
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

elevación
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
Los excursionistas llegaron a una alta elevación después de horas de escalada.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

desmayarse
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Se sintió mareado y se desmayó por el calor.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Él era un contribuyente regular al periódico local.