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C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

picante
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
La novela estaba llena de diálogos picantes.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

generalizado
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corrupción era generalizada en el antiguo sistema gubernamental.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

recurrente
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Ella ha estado sufriendo dolores de cabeza recurrentes durante meses.
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

reunirse de nuevo
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
Después de una breve pausa, decidió reunirse de nuevo con el equipo.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

reconciliar, armonizar, hacer las paces
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Ellos intentaron reconciliar sus diferencias mediante una comunicación abierta.
C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

descubrimiento revolucionario
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
La cirugía robótica es un descubrimiento revolucionario en la atención sanitaria.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubí
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
El anillo de rubí era su posesión más preciada.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

recíproco; mutuo; compartido por ambas partes;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Los dos países tienen un acuerdo comercial recíproco.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rehacer
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
La empresa decidió renovar su oficina antigua.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

murallas
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Los soldados se pararon en la muralla, observando acercarse al enemigo.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

rehabilitar
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clínica ayuda a rehabilitar a los atletas lesionados.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

repercusiones
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nueva política tuvo repercusiones no deseadas en la economía.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

gritar
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Él gritó acerca del trato injusto en el trabajo.
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

de memoria
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
Él aprendió el poema de memoria sin entender su significado.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

recuperarse
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Ella fue al campo a recuperarse después de la cirugía.
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 /riˈæktənt/

reactant

reactante
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
El oxígeno es un reactante en el proceso de combustión.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Ella sintió una fuerte repulsión hacia la idea de comer insectos.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renombre; fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La científica alcanzó renombre internacional por sus descubrimientos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

reversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Esta chaqueta es reversible y se puede usar por ambos lados.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redundancia
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
El documento contenía redundancia que lo hacía innecesariamente largo.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

cisura
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Se desarrolló una cisura entre los dos amigos después de la discusión.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

de manera respetable; decente;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Ella estaba vestida de manera respetable para la entrevista.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

reversión
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nueva política marcó una reversión a los métodos tradicionales.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

recaída
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Después de meses de progreso, sufrió una recaída.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
El rover aterrizó en Marte para comenzar su exploración.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

reajuste
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, él pasó por un periodo de reajuste.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajustado al riesgo
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Las rentas ajustadas al riesgo consideran tanto el beneficio potencial como la pérdida.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agricultura regenerativa
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la fertilidad del suelo y la biodiversidad.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

reflexivo; introspectivo
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Ella se volvió más reflexiva sobre su comportamiento después de la retroalimentación.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

resuelto; firme; decidido
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Ella permaneció resuelta en su decisión de seguir sus sueños.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiración
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiración es esencial para todos los seres vivos.
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

roedor
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
El granjero puso trampas para atrapar los roedores en su granero.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

reverberar
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
El sonido de la explosión reverberó a través del valle.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

resonancia
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Su discurso tuvo una profunda resonancia con la audiencia.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

reestructuración
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
La compañía pasó por un proceso de reestructuración para mejorar la eficiencia.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sal de roca
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
La sal de roca se considera más saludable que la sal de mesa.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportaje
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
La revista es conocida por su detallado reportaje de temas políticos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistivo
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
El material tiene propiedades resistivas que desaceleran el flujo de corriente.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

resurgir
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
El interés en las artesanías tradicionales ha comenzado a resurgir.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

travieso; pícaro
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Su sonrisa traviesa sugería que estaba tramando alguna travesura.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

cúrcuma cruda
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Ralla la cúrcuma cruda en el curry para un sabor auténtico.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

repulsivo; desagradable; que causa aversión
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
El olor a huevos podridos era absolutamente repulsivo.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

absorto
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
Los niños escucharon con atención absorta al cuentacuentos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

tímido
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Ella es una mujer tranquila y tímida que evita la atención.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

refinería
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La refinería de petróleo procesa miles de barriles a diario.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

reconstituir
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
El grupo fue reconstituido después de que el líder regresó.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

bizcocho seco; pan tostado
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
El bebé disfrutó comer el rusk suave con leche.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

romper un compromiso
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
La empresa rompió su promesa de aumentar los salarios.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

despreocupado
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Él llevaba su sombrero en un ángulo despreocupado que le daba una apariencia encantadora.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

reservado
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Ella estaba reservada sobre su vida personal.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
El olor de la basura era repugnante.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrado
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
El político dio un discurso desde el estrado.
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

rebelde; desobediente; que resiste la autoridad;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
El adolescente rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de sus padres.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
El gerente apreció su sensibilidad ante los comentarios de los clientes.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registrador
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
El registrador supervisa todas las tareas administrativas.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

asegurar con remache / captar la atención
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
El artesano riveteó las placas de metal juntas.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

renunciar
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Él decidió renunciar a su puesto como CEO.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ración
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Durante la guerra, cada familia recibía una ración semanal de arroz.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

resina
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
El artesano usó resina natural para hacer que la escultura brillara.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalización
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
El descanso adecuado y la nutrición conducen a la revitalización del cuerpo.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

áspero
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Su voz áspera reveló años de fumar.
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.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturar
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
El ejército logró recapturar el territorio perdido.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

resonar
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Sus palabras resonaron con la audiencia.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

encuestado
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
La encuesta tuvo más de 1000 encuestados.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaccionario
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
El grupo adoptó una postura reaccionaria contra las nuevas políticas.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
El teléfono roto se puede reparar con las piezas adecuadas.
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 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

áspero y desigual; con superficie irregular; fuerte y resistente
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Los excursionistas cruzaron el terreno accidentado de la montaña.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

rienda / control
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
El jinete tiró de las riendas para detener el caballo.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

reinstaurar
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
La empresa decidió reinstaurar al empleado suspendido.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

alegría
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Hubo mucha alegría después de la victoria.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
La película era tan fascinante que nadie apartó la vista.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

restitución
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
El tribunal ordenó la restitución a las víctimas del fraude.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

rejuvenecer
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
unas vacaciones pueden rejuvenecer la mente y el cuerpo.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

recitación
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
El concurso de recitación de poesía se llevó a cabo en el auditorio.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

racionalización
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Su racionalización del error no fue convincente.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

referéndum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un referéndum sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Su rostro se llenó de radiancia después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

emocionante
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
El orador dio un discurso emocionante que movió a la audiencia.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

respuesta rápida
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Él rápidamente respondió que no era su culpa.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ratificación
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
El tratado requirió ratificación por los parlamentos de ambos países.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

ceder, ser más suave
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Después de horas de súplicas, finalmente cedió.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

reanudar
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
La reanudación de las clases será anunciada la próxima semana.
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

revocar
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
El gobierno decidió revocar su pasaporte.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

retroceder
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a retroceder después de que la lluvia intensa paró.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

respiro
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
El fin de semana proporcionó un respiro bienvenido del trabajo.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegar
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
El gerente decidió relegar al jugador al banco.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

residuo
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
El residuo de jabón afecta la eficiencia de los aparatos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
El paciente experimentó dolor residual después de la cirugía.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonante
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voz resonante del orador llenó la sala.
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.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remordimiento
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Él sintió un profundo remordimiento por sus acciones.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

ruidoso; desordenado; alborotador
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Los niños ruidosos estaban haciendo demasiado ruido.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

empujón; multitud desordenada
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
Hubo un empujón en el partido de fútbol.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

felicidad
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

deteriorado
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
Cruzaron un puente de madera deteriorado sobre el río.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctivo; remedial; curativo;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Los estudiantes necesitan clases remediales para mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

vengar
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
El ejército se vengó después del ataque enemigo.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

reconocimiento
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Los soldados realizaron un reconocimiento del campamento enemigo.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

desfiladero
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
El río formó un profundo desfiladero a través de las montañas.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

básico; elemental; subdesarrollado; en la etapa más temprana del desarrollo
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Ella solo tiene conocimiento rudimentario del francés.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaliatorio
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
El país impuso aranceles represaliatorios en respuesta a las sanciones comerciales.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

repertorio
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
El repertorio del actor incluye tanto comedia como drama.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

reprensible
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Sus acciones deshonestas fueron realmente reprensibles.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
El rejuvenecimiento del suelo es necesario para la agricultura sostenible.