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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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

alborotado
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Los niños alborotados llenaron la casa de ruido.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La taza de café tenía una astilla en su borde.
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 /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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

racionalizar
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Él trató de racionalizar su error culpando al sistema.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

pasas
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para mayor dulzura.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

repetidamente; una y otra vez
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Él pidió ayuda repetidamente con su tarea.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
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 /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

reflector
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
El ciclista colocó un reflector rojo en la parte trasera de su bicicleta para mayor seguridad.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

capaz de traer cambios fundamentales en oposición a las creencias o sistemas convencionales
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
El líder propuso reformas económicas radicales.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

parecerse a
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Ella se parece a su madre tanto en su apariencia como en sus gestos.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

restablecimiento de relaciones
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo que marcó un nuevo restablecimiento de relaciones.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

resucitar
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Los doctores intentaron resucitar al paciente después del ataque al corazón.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

respecto a
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
La decisión respecto a la reunión se tomará mañana.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

ruso
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Ella está estudiando el idioma ruso en la universidad.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

resolución, decisión
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La resolución del problema requiere una planificación y acción cuidadosa.
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 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

reputación, fama
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Una buena reputación es esencial para el éxito empresarial.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

racional; sensato; lógico
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Ella tomó una decisión racional basada en los hechos disponibles.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

rencor
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Hubo un rencor entre los dos rivales que nunca se desvaneció.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

vía férrea
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La vía férrea conecta la ciudad con varios pueblos cercanos.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reducir
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur ha reducido el uso de plástico significativamente.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

baya de rosa
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
La baya de rosa tiene un sabor floral delicado que me recuerda a las rosas.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

represión
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
La represión del gobierno contra la libertad de expresión provocó protestas generalizadas.
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.
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.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

robar
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
El ladrón trató de robar el banco anoche.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

agua de rosa
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Ella añadió unas gotas de agua de rosa al postre.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

felicidad
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

rectificar
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
La empresa tomó medidas para rectificar sus errores financieros.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

respectivamente; en el orden dado; separadamente y en el orden ya mencionado
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John y Mary tienen 25 y 30 años respectivamente.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

rigidez
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
La rigidez del antiguo sistema impidió cualquier innovación.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

enviar dinero / perdonar
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Él prometió remitir el pago antes del final de la semana.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

redondo
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
La mesa era redonda y tenía una superficie lisa.
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 /reɪp/

rape

violación
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La ley castiga estrictamente a aquellos que cometen violación.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Se volvió vengativo después de ser traicionado por su amigo.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

refractar
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
El agua refracta la luz, haciendo que la pajilla se vea doblada.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

restringir
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Por favor, controla a tu perro.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

limitado o controlado; sujeto a restricciones
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
El acceso a esta área está restringido solo a personal autorizado.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
El sol resplandeciente iluminó todo el valle.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Él se quejó contra la decisión injusta.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

alquiler
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
El alquiler del coche fue más caro de lo que esperábamos.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

arrepentimiento
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Su arrepentimiento genuino conmovió a todos en la sala del tribunal.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

recluso
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
El anciano vivió como un recluso en las montañas.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rabia
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
El perro fue vacunado contra la rabia.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

reemplazo
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Ella consiguió un reemplazo para su teléfono dañado.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

resto
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Solo queda un resto de la antigua muralla.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatorio
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La máquina usa un motor rotatorio para funcionar eficientemente.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raqueta / alboroto
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Él compró una nueva raqueta de tenis para el partido.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

felicidad
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

cuervo
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
El cuervo se posó en el viejo roble y graznó fuerte.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

respetable
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Ella trabaja para una firma de abogados de renombre en la ciudad.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Los centros regionales apoyan a las industrias locales.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

redundancia, exceso
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
La redundancia en la fuerza laboral de la empresa condujo a muchos despidos.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rodillo
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Extiende la masa con un rodillo.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

ritmo
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
El ritmo de la música hizo que todos quisieran bailar.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

lectura
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Leer es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

grosero; descortés; falto de civismo; áspero
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Fue grosero interrumpir la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

procedimientos asistidos por robot
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Los procedimientos asistidos por robot reducen el error humano.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Ella ató su cabello con una cinta roja.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La novia se veía resplandeciente con su vestido de boda.
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 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 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosado, optimista
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Ella miró al futuro con un optimismo rosado.
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.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

informe
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
El informe destaca los problemas críticos.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

atuendo
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
El rey usó atuendo real durante la ceremonia.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

confiar
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Yo confío en mis amigos para apoyo.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

innecesario
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
El informe contenía información innecesaria.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

áspero; rugoso; duro
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
La superficie rugosa de la roca me lastimó las manos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
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 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

redimir
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Él logró redimir su reputación después del escándalo.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

razonamiento
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Su razonamiento para irse fue claro y lógico.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referible
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
El problema es referible a los nuevos cambios de política.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

reverencia
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Los estudiantes mostraron reverencia hacia su maestro.
C1 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.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

refinado
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Él trabaja en el mundo refinado de la música clásica.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

recuperar
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Ella logró recuperar su teléfono perdido del taxi.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recomendar
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Recomiendo probar el nuevo restaurante en el centro.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

considerar
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Ella lo considera su mejor amigo.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

desgarrado; roto; raído
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
El hombre sin hogar llevaba ropa desgarrada.
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 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

contrademanda
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
El debate rápidamente descendió en recriminaciones mutuas.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

alboroto; ruido; escándalo
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Los niños causaron bastante alboroto en el patio de recreo.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

alivio; comodidad; asistencia
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Ella sintió un gran alivio cuando el examen terminó.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

solicitud
Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
Ella hizo una solicitud de tiempo adicional para completar el proyecto.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

reticencia; renuencia
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Mostró reticencia a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotar
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Ella frotó sus manos juntas para mantenerlas calientes.