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B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

redada
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La policía realiza una redada en la casa de apuestas ilegal.
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.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

correr
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Correr cada mañana me mantiene saludable.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

replicar
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
El científico intentó replicar el experimento para mayor precisión.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

según se dice
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
La empresa ha acordado reportedly los nuevos términos.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

reverenciar
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Los estudiantes veneraron a su maestro por su sabiduría.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

rabioso
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Era un fan rabioso del equipo de fútbol.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

descanso
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Él necesita descansar después del largo viaje.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

carne asada
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
El asado del domingo estaba perfectamente cocinado y muy tierno.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
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 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 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.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

conejo
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
El conejo corrió rápidamente hacia el bosque.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

reparar
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
El mecánico reparará el motor del coche mañana.
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 /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

onda
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
La piedra creó ondas en el tranquilo estanque.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

resistir
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Él no pudo resistir la tentación.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplica
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
El museo exhibió una réplica perfecta de la estatua antigua.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

reacio; rehusado; vacilante a hacer algo;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Ella estaba reacia a compartir su información personal.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

remotado
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
El sistema fue remotado a una ubicación segura.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

resentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Ella comenzó a resentir la constante crítica de su jefe.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

registro
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
La inscripción para el evento se cerrará mañana.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctamente; adecuadamente; justamente
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Ella señaló correctamente los errores en el informe.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativo
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
El costo de vida es relativo a tu nivel de ingresos.
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 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigor
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
El entrenamiento se llevó a cabo con gran rigor.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

volver
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Volveré a casa mañana.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

repleto
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
El libro está repleto de fascinantes detalles históricos.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

relacionado con runas
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
La antigua piedra tenía extrañas tallas rúnicas.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsiderar
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Ella decidió reconsiderar su decisión sobre mudarse al extranjero.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

lamentarse
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Ella no lamentó su desgracia, sino que trabajó más duro para mejorar su vida.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

restante; lo que queda
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
El resto de la comida fue guardado en el refrigerador.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

embelesar
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La belleza del atardecer cautivó a los viajeros.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

felicidad
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

cruz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
La antigua iglesia exhibió una cruz tallada sobre el altar.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

repertorio
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
El teatro tiene un repertorio de obras clásicas.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

notable; extraordinario; digno de atención;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Su recuperación de la enfermedad fue notable.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

recomendación
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
Obtuve este trabajo basado en una recomendación de mi profesor.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

referir
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Por favor, consulte la página 45 para más detalles.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruir
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ciudad fue reconstruida después del terremoto.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

fiabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Los clientes valoran la fiabilidad de nuestro servicio.
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 /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

reprensión
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
La reprensión del comportamiento del estudiante por parte del profesor fue justificada.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratificar
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
El gobierno ratificó el acuerdo comercial.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

iniciativa revolucionaria
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
La iniciativa revolucionaria promueve la energía sostenible.
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.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

resma
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
La oficina ordenó diez resmas de papel.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

revisar
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Necesito revisar mis notas antes del examen.
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

recurso, ayuda
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Los estudiantes no tenían otro recurso que apelar al director.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

ramificarse
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
El río se ramifica en varios arroyos más pequeños.
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.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

renuncia
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Su renuncia al puesto fue inesperada.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

embestir
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
El camión embistió contra la pared.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

corresponder
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Ella correspondió su amabilidad con un regalo pensado.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

regocijarse
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ellos se regocijan en su éxito.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

rapaz
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
El dueño de la casa rapaz subió el alquiler sin razón.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

poco convencional y algo desacreditado pero atractivo
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Él tenía un encanto raffish que lo hizo popular en la ciudad.
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

crudo; no procesado; en su estado natural; inexperto
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
El chef prefiere usar verduras crudas en sus ensaladas.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
El ladrón fue atrapado tras una rápida persecución policial.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

religión
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
La libertad de religión es un derecho humano fundamental.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

ocio; el proceso de hacer algo existir de nuevo
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
El parque ofrece instalaciones de recreación para niños y adultos.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

río
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
El río fluye a través del valle y entra en el océano.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservar
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Quiero reservar una mesa para la cena.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

competencia despiadada
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La competencia despiadada por el poder lleva a problemas sociales.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolucionar
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
La inteligencia artificial está lista para revolucionar el sector de la salud.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

relacionado; vinculado
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Estos dos problemas están estrechamente relacionados entre sí.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

revisión; edición revisada
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Los estudiantes pasaron horas haciendo revisión para sus exámenes finales.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

rescatar
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Los bomberos rescataron al gato del árbol.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

interpretación
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
El cantante dio una emotiva interpretación de la canción clásica.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

regimiento
Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
El regimiento marchó orgullosamente por las calles tras regresar de la misión.
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 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

legítimo
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Ella es la legítima dueña de la propiedad.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST es el telescopio de radio más grande del mundo.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roano
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
El jinete montó un caballo roano con un pelaje moteado.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

misa de réquiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
El coro realizó un réquiem en memoria del líder fallecido.
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.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

reacción
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Las detenciones desencadenaron una reacción.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

cima o cresta de una montaña
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Caminamos a lo largo de la cresta de la montaña.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospectivo
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
El museo organizó una exposición retrospectiva de la obra del artista.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

registro
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Guardé un registro de todas las reuniones.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

camino
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Conducíamos por el camino hacia el pueblo.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

resiliencia
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Probar la resiliencia de la madera es crucial.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

remoto
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Se quedaron en un pueblo remoto durante su viaje.
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.
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 /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

refutación
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Su refutación fue clara y convincente.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restringir
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
El gobierno decidió restringir el uso de bolsas de plástico.
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.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

felicidad
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

recientemente
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Me mudé recientemente a un nuevo apartamento.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

reportero
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
El reportero entrevistó a varias personas en la escena.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectivo; correspondiente
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Los estudiantes regresaron a sus respectivas aulas después del almuerzo.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

rebelión
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
La rebelión contra el rey duró tres años.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

rápidamente
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
La empresa está expandiéndose rápidamente en nuevos mercados.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

recitador
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
El recitador presentó el poema con claridad y emoción.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

razones
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Las razones de la contaminación deben abordarse urgentemente.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

retroactivo
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nueva ley se hizo retroactiva para cubrir los casos pasados.
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 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

ruidoso, estridente
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La multitud se volvió ruidosa después de que el equipo anotó.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

canción exaltada/elogio
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La actuación del cantante fue una rapsodia de emociones.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

la condición de ser raro; algo poco común o escaso
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
El jarrón antiguo era una rareza que valía miles de dólares.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

relación
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Ellos tienen una relación muy cercana.
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 /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidez
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidez del cambio tecnológico es asombroso.
A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

rico; adinerado; valioso
Meaning
having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor
Example
The rich businessman donated money to the charity.
El rico empresario donó dinero a la caridad.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

elevar
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Ella sintió un impulso irresistible de reírse de la broma.
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

refrigerio
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Servimos refrigerios ligeros después de la reunión.