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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 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.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

recordar
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
No puedo recordar la última vez que nos encontramos.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

rumiante
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Las vacas son rumiantes que mastican bolo alimenticio.
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

regla
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
Hay reglas estrictas sobre la seguridad en el laboratorio.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

restos
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Los restos de la comida quedaron en la mesa.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

reverente
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Escucharon el discurso en un silencio reverente.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflejable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La superficie del lago es altamente reflejable en el sol de la mañana.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

reinar
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reina reinó durante más de sesenta años.
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.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
El Rangoon creeper cubrió toda la cerca con sus flores de fragancia dulce.
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.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

revocación
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
El tribunal ordenó la revocación de su licencia.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

reparador
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
El reparador arregló la lavadora rota rápidamente.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

venta al por menor
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
La empresa se especializa en la venta al por menor de ropa y accesorios.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

remuneración; compensación; recompensa
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
El trabajo ofrece una excelente remuneración y beneficios.
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.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

recital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Ella dio un recital de piano en la sala de conciertos.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

revólver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
El detective sacó su revólver de su funda.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arco iris
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Después de la tormenta, apareció un hermoso arco iris en el cielo.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

recuerdo
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Se celebró un servicio en recuerdo de los soldados caídos.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

recapitular
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
El maestro pidió al estudiante que recapitulara la lección.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

venganza
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Ella buscó venganza contra aquellos que traicionaron su confianza.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

raro
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es raro encontrar joyas hechas a mano tan hermosas en estos días.
C1 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.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

papel
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Su rol en el proyecto fue crucial.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reservado; introvertido
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Ella es bastante reservada y no habla mucho en las reuniones.
A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

lluvioso
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
Era un día lluvioso, así que nos quedamos adentro.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
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 /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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

viga
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Las vigas del viejo granero estaban expuestas.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

basura; rechazo
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Por favor, ponga la basura en los cubos designados.
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 /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

liberación
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Su partida fue considerada una bienvenida liberación por el equipo.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

coordinador residente
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
El coordinador residente dio la bienvenida a todos los representantes.
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.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

investigadores
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Los investigadores están trabajando en soluciones innovadoras.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsivo
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
El sitio web es muy responsivo y carga rápidamente en todos los dispositivos.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

responder
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Ella responde a los correos electrónicos rápidamente.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

comentario
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Ella hizo un comentario sobre el clima.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

fila / discusión
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Tuvieron una fuerte discusión sobre el dinero.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

rebelarse
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
La gente se rebeló contra el gobierno corrupto.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

reprender
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

espacioso; con mucho espacio
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
El apartamento es muy espacioso con habitaciones grandes.
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.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

redondez
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
La redondez del globo lo hizo flotar elegantemente.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

lamentar
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Ella lamentará el día que le dio su confianza.
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.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

estante
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Ella colgó su abrigo en el estante junto a la puerta.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

religioso; devoto; espiritual; relacionado con la religión;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
Él proviene de una familia muy religiosa.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
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.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

rubrica / directriz
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
El maestro proporcionó una rúbrica de calificación para la tarea.
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

recrear
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
El equipo recreó el conjunto de datos perdido desde las copias de seguridad.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

rememorativo
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
El olor a lluvia es rememorativo de mi infancia en el pueblo.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

carrera
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La carrera fue muy emocionante, con muchos competidores.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

extraíble
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Este teléfono tiene una batería extraíble.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
A los niños les encantaba resolver los rompecabezas de rebus en la revista.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

repetición
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
El actor repitió su papel en la secuela.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

recuperar
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
El mundo está luchando por recuperarse de la pandemia.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

seguidores
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
El rey entró al salón seguido por sus seguidores.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

refutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Su teoría era refutable porque podía ser probada experimentalmente.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
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.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

rutina, hábito, secuencia fija
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Una rutina bien estructurada mejora la productividad.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

bribón; persona violenta;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
El bribón amenazó al tendero por dinero.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

refutar
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
El abogado refutó las falsas acusaciones con pruebas contundentes.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

alcanzar
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Llegaremos a la estación en diez minutos.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

reclutamiento
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
El reclutamiento fortalece la fuerza laboral.
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.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

protestante
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Él fue una voz de protesta en la asamblea.
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.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

arroz
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Comemos arroz con curry para la cena.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalizar
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo revitalizar la economía.
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

repetición
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
La repetición constante ayuda a los estudiantes a memorizar vocabulario de manera efectiva.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
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.
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.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

materias primas
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
La fábrica importa materias primas para la producción.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

encuentro
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Arreglaron un encuentro secreto en el café.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

específico de la región
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Los impactos del cambio climático son específicos de la región.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

arriesgado
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Invertir en esa startup es arriesgado, pero podria traer grandes recompensas.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaban felices en el jardín.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

parte trasera / criar
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
La madre gata crió a sus gatitos en una esquina tranquila.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

rebelde
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
El joven rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

reprobación, censura
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Sus palabras descuidadas provocaron una fuerte reprobación de su madre.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

lector
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Ella es una lectora rápida, termina libros en un día.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

sonar
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
La campana suena cada hora.
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.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrar
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Debes registrarte para la conferencia antes de la fecha límite.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistente
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Los materiales resistentes aseguran durabilidad.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

derrota
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
El ejército derrotó completamente a las fuerzas enemigas en la batalla.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

jinete
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
El jinete cayó del caballo.
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.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regular
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
El gobierno regula la seguridad alimentaria.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
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 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.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

leer
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Yo leo libros antes de acostarme.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.