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B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
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 /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirar
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
La empresa retractó su declaración anterior después de darse cuenta del error.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relación
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
La maestra construyó un fuerte rapport con sus estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

rudimentos
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Él aprendió los rudimentos de la música antes de unirse a la banda.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

justicia
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Su vida estuvo dedicada a la justicia y la verdad.
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.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

montar/montar en
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
A ella le gusta montar su bicicleta al trabajo.
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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

renovable
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Los recursos renovables minimizan los daños al medio ambiente.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

restos
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
El proceso de combustión no deja residuos dañinos.
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 /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

recurrencia
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
El doctor estaba preocupado por la recurrencia de los síntomas del paciente.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

turba
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
El político desestimó a los manifestantes como una simple turba.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

demoler
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
La vieja fábrica fue demolida para dar paso a nuevos apartamentos.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

repeler
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Los protones se repelen entre sí.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

rampante
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
La corrupción estaba rampante en la administración de la ciudad.
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.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

basura; cosas inútiles; tonterías
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Por favor, tira la basura en el contenedor.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

repartee
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
La cena estuvo llena de brillantes réplicas entre los invitados.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

saqueo
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerra estuvo marcada por el saqueo y la destrucción.
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.
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 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

lluvia
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
La lluvia intensa nos obligó a quedarnos adentro.
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

responsable; responsable de; digno de confianza y confiable
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
Los padres son responsables de la educación y el bienestar de sus hijos.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

rango
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Ella rápidamente ascendió a un rango superior en la empresa.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

rechazar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
El comité decidió rechazar la propuesta.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

lamentoso
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Él dio una sonrisa lamentosa después de perder el partido.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

recreo
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Los niños jugaron afuera durante el recreo.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

revisión
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
La revisión del contrato tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
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.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

compasión
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Él no sintió ninguna compasión por las personas a las que había traicionado.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

podrir
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
La fruta se pudrirá si se deja al sol.
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 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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurante
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Fuimos al restaurante para la cena.
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 /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 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 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.
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

reciclar
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
Debemos reciclar papel y plástico para reducir los residuos.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

abstenerse
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Por favor absténgase de fumar en esta área.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

resort / último recurso
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ellos se quedaron en un resort en la playa durante sus vacaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

comedor
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
Los estudiantes almorzaron en el comedor.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

responder
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Por favor responde a mi correo electrónico lo antes posible.
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.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumor
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa se fusionará el próximo año.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

proporción
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
La proporción de niños a niñas en la clase es 2:1.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

remisión
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
El cáncer del paciente está en remisión después del tratamiento.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

recuperándose
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Ella todavía se está recuperando de la gripe.
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 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

reticulado
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
La hoja tenía un patrón reticulado de venas.
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 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.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

maduro; maduro para comer
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Los plátanos están maduros y listos para comer.
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 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

romano / ciudadano romano
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
El Imperio Romano influyó en gran parte de la civilización moderna.
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 /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.
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 /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
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.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

reproche / crítica
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Ella le reprochó por llegar tarde a la reunión.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

reiterar
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
El maestro reiteró la importancia de la honestidad.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

listo
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Ella estaba lista para ir al aeropuerto.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

realización
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Su realización del problema ayudó a resolver el asunto.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

escombros
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
El equipo de rescate buscó entre los escombros después del terremoto.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

balsa
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ellos construyeron una balsa para cruzar el río.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

suponer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Yo calculo que lloverá más tarde hoy.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

comida / refección
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Los monjes se reunieron para su refección nocturna.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

regreso
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
El grupo está regresando al puerto el 25 de diciembre.
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 /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

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

retreat

retirarse
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Los soldados tuvieron que retirarse después de perder la batalla.
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.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococó
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
El palacio fue decorado en un estilo rococó lujoso.
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 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 /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.
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 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

ruptura; quiebre de relaciones
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
La ruptura en la tubería causó un gran derrame de petróleo.
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.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lugar de descanso
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
El lugar de descanso de los mártires está cerca del río.
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.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

reflexión
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La reflexión del pasado llenó su corazón de tristeza.
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.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

levantar / aumentar
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Ella levantó su mano para hacer una pregunta.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

rancio
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
La mantequilla se puso rancia después de estar demasiado tiempo fuera.
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 ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

selva tropical
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La selva tropical del Amazonas es hogar de millones de especies.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lucha implacable de los luchadores por la libertad condujo a la victoria.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
El estilo repertorial del periodista capturó cada detalle de la historia en desarrollo.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

poco conocido o difícil de entender
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de teorías reconditas.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

recto; justo; virtuoso
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Ella sintió ira justa por el trato injusto hacia los trabajadores.
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.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

burlas amistosas
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Su amistad estaba llena de bromas ligeras.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

necesitar
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Este trabajo requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

resurgente
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
La economía resurgente dio esperanza a muchos negocios.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

felicidad
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

región; área; zona
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Esta región es famosa por su producción de vino.