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C1 noun /kiː/

quay

muelle
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
La carga fue descargada en el muelle.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

aburrido
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
La conferencia fue aburrida y difícil de seguir.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

soluciones
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotecnología ofrece soluciones a los desafíos ambientales.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

sombrero
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Él siempre usa un sombrero cuando trabaja en el jardín.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habitualmente; usualmente
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Normalmente me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

propulsión
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
Los motores a reacción proporcionan propulsión a las aeronaves para viajar largas distancias.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantación
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantación de caña de azúcar se extendió por millas a través del valle.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampa
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
El coche subió por la rampa al garaje.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

desafiar
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Los manifestantes continuaron desafiando la prohibición del gobierno sobre reuniones públicas.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
El donante contribuyó generosamente a la nueva ala del hospital.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

cruel
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
Fue cruel burlarse del niño herido.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

pensar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Ella ponderó sobre el significado del poema.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

trabajo
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Los trabajadores trabajaron bajo el sol caliente todo el día.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

hilo
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Ella compró hilo de colores para tejer un suéter.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

retraso temporal / perdón de castigo
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
El prisionero recibió un perdón de último minuto de la ejecución.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

virtud; moralidad; calidad útil
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
La honestidad se considera la más alta virtud en muchas culturas.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de tormento en confinamiento solitario.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

diligencia
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Su diligencia le valió una promoción en el trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

circuito / camino eléctrico
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Los corredores completaron el circuito alrededor del parque.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

manejar
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Él maneja un equipo de veinte empleados de manera efectiva.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

invitado
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Invitamos a varios invitados a nuestra celebración de bodas el fin de semana pasado.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

aterrorizar
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
El fuerte trueno aterrorizó a los niños.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prevención
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
La prevención del fascismo asegura la democracia.
A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

activo
Meaning
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.
Example
Active participation in education is vital for progress.
La participación activa en la educación es vital para el progreso.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

subterráneo
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Las fuentes de agua subterráneas ayudan a sostener la agricultura.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trío de tres personas
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
El trío de jazz tocó hermosamente en el concierto.
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.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

emocionar
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
La idea de viajar al extranjero la excita.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarquista
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
El grupo anarquista protestó contra el control estatal.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

opresivo
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
El calor opresivo dificultaba trabajar afuera durante el verano.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

indudablemente
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Ella es indudablemente la mejor candidata para el trabajo.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

ensalada
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Ella preparó una ensalada fresca con lechuga, tomates y pepinos.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

auscultación
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
El médico realizó la auscultación para revisar los pulmones del paciente.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

insípido
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
La sopa estaba completamente insípida y necesitaba más condimentos.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

trapo viejo; tela desgastada utilizada para limpiar
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Ella usó un trapo viejo para limpiar la mesa polvorienta.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

ojeada
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
El niño intentó otear a través del agujero de la cerradura.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

activar
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
El ruido fuerte activó el sistema de alarma.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

difícil; que requiere gran esfuerzo; inclinado hacia arriba
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser una batalla difícil.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

desencriptación
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Los hackers intentaron la desencriptación de datos clasificados.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

traer
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Por favor trae tus libros a clase mañana.
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 /ˈrendər/

render

proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
El artista presenta la escena bellamente.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportamental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
El psicólogo estudió los patrones de comportamiento del niño.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

temblor
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Se sintió un pequeño temblor antes del terremoto.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

todopoderoso
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
El todopoderoso tormenta destruyó todo en su camino.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

verdad
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Su verdad en la investigación ayudó a resolver el caso rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

indeterminado
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
El proyecto se retrasó por un tiempo indeterminado.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

piedra pequeña; cuenta
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Ella hizo un collar con cuentas de colores.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

pequeña debilidad
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
A pesar de sus pequeñas debilidades, ella lo quería.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

entonces
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Fuimos al parque, y luego comimos.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

sorprendentemente
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

pocos
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Solo unos pocos estudiantes asistieron a la clase.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

flexible, fácilmente influenciable o adaptable
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Ella tiene una personalidad flexible que se adapta bien a nuevas situaciones.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

plan de estudios
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
El profesor entregó el plan de estudios el primer día de clase.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamoroso; atractivo; de moda;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
La actriz se veía glamorosa en su vestido de diseñador en la ceremonia de premios.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

insolente, arrogante
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El estudiante insolente se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

descripción
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Su descripción fue vívida.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

salir del huevo
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
El pájaro saldrá de su huevo pronto.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

ir
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
Voy a la escuela todos los días.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

lesbiana
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Ella es una lesbiana orgullosa y aboga por los derechos iguales.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

asociado
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Ella está estrechamente asociada con los movimientos ambientales.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

caritativo; generoso; bondadoso
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Ella es conocida por su trabajo caritativo en la comunidad.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

difundir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Un resplandor cálido se difundió por su rostro mientras ella sonreía.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy inusual.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

existir
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Los dinosaurios existieron hace millones de años.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importancia
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
La importancia de la gestión del tiempo no puede ser exagerada.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

cáncer
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
El fumar es una causa principal del cáncer de pulmón.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldado
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
El soldado marchó orgullosamente con su unidad.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mecánica
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Estudió la mecánica de la máquina antes de repararla.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

acuerdo tácito
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Su silencioso acuerdo tácito con las reglas injustas fue sorprendente.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinismo
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
El darwinismo revolucionó la forma en que los científicos entendían el origen de las especies.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

cerveza
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Él pidió un vaso de cerveza fría en el bar.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

suéter;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Ella llevaba un cálido suéter de lana durante la fría tarde de invierno.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formado
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La escultura estaba formada como una figura humana.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

dejar perplejo
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La pregunta inesperada pareció dejar perplejo al orador.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

poco expuesto, descuidado
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
La foto estaba poco expuesta y se veía demasiado oscura.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protesta
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protesta de los trabajadores contra el trato injusto fue ignorada.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

investigar a fondo
Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
El investigador investigó a fondo los manuscritos antiguos para encontrar pistas.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composición musical (con tema recurrente)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
El pianista terminó el recital con un rondó animado.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

venganza, castigo
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Los aldeanos exigieron venganza por el crimen cometido.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

antes
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Ella llegó antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

astuto
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Él ideó un plan astuto para ganar el juego.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

bromista
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Su naturaleza bromista lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienhechor
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La comunidad elogió al bienhechor por su caridad.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

aulas virtuales
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Las aulas virtuales permiten el aprendizaje remoto para los estudiantes de todo el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

aderezo / mezcla de condimentos
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Preparó una deliciosa ensalada con aderezo italiano.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

bodega
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ellos visitaron una famosa bodega en Francia.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

nadir
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
La empresa alcanzó su nadir durante la crisis financiera.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

quedar atrás o retrasarse
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
La computadora vieja tiende a quedar atrás cuando se ejecuta el nuevo software.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

filólogo
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
El filólogo analizó textos antiguos para comprender la evolución del lenguaje.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

ingresos
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
Sus ingresos mensuales son suficientes para mantener a su familia.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

verde claro
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Ella llevaba un vestido verde claro a la fiesta en el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Su discurso de campaña estaba lleno de bombast, pero carecía de sustancia real.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

congregarse, reunirse
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
la gente se reúne en la plaza del pueblo todas las noches.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

signo zodiacal
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
¿Cuál es tu signo zodiacal?
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

emigración, huida
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Los refugiados comenzaron su emigración a través del desierto.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

lujo
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Disfrutaron del lujo de un hotel de cinco estrellas.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

sudorífico
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
El doctor recetó un medicamento sudorífico para reducir la fiebre.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identificación
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Necesitas una identificación adecuada para entrar al edificio.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

punta de la pluma
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Él sumergió la punta de la pluma en la tinta antes de escribir.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

publicación
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
La publicación del informe provocó un debate.