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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 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

currículum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae junto con la solicitud de empleo.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

helicóptero
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
El helicóptero aterrizó de manera segura en el techo del hospital.
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

desuso
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
La vieja ley ha caído en desuso.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

ventajoso; favorable; lucrativo
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Esta posición ofrece oportunidades ventajosas para el crecimiento profesional.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

comido por polillas
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Llevaba un suéter comido por polillas en el día frío.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

indeciso
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orquestado
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Los ataques fueron orquestados con precisión.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

obstetricia
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Ella está estudiando obstetricia para convertirse en especialista en partos.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

revelación repentina o insight
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
Él tuvo una epifanía sobre su verdadero propósito en la vida.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

querido
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Ella era la querida reina del reino.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

poco atractivo
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
A pesar de sus poco atractivos rasgos, era muy amable e inteligente.
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
Él trató de expiar su crimen ayudando a los pobres.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

invisible; no visto ni notado anteriormente
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Las fuerzas invisibles de la naturaleza pueden ser muy poderosas.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

el núcleo de algo; la parte comestible de una nuez o semilla
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
El núcleo del argumento era sobre la equidad.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

agradablemente
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Ella explicó el problema agradablemente para que todos entendieran.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

aguafiestas
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
No seas un aguafiestas y déjanos disfrutar de la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable o poco probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Su explicación para llegar tarde sonaba inverosímil.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

satisfacer
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
La comida deliciosa satisfizo nuestro hambre completamente.
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 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

criticar cosas pequeñas
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Ella tiende a criticar cada pequeño detalle.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

aluvión
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
El aluvión del río añadió nueva tierra fértil a los campos del pueblo.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquilidad
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Ella disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo después de años en la ciudad.
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

ganador
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Ella tiene una actitud ganadora que inspira a todo el equipo.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

proteccionismo
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
El proteccionismo del gobierno ayudó a las empresas locales a crecer.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorio
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
El gobierno aplica políticas regulatorias para la estabilidad financiera.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

prueba
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
El detective presentó prueba de la culpabilidad del sospechoso.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natación
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natación es una excelente manera de mantenerse en forma y saludable.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

declarativo
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Una oración declarativa simplemente establece un hecho u opinión.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

divulgar
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
La compañía debe divulgar toda la información financiera.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

ilícito
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
La policía cerró la operación de drogas ilícitas.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

enamorar
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Ella estaba enamorada con el hermoso paisaje.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

refutar
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
El abogado refutó el testimonio del testigo con pruebas sólidas.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circunferencia
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circunferencia del árbol medía casi cinco pies.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

moneda
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transacción se hizo en monedas.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

soleado; optimista
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es un hermoso día soleado, perfecto para un picnic.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

irrefutable
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
El abogado presentó pruebas irrefutables que demostraron la inocencia de su cliente.
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

tiempo
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
No tengo suficiente tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

educadamente;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
Ella declinó educadamente la invitación porque tenía otros compromisos.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblinoso
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
La carretera de la montaña era peligrosa en la mañana neblinosa.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
La escala de la destrucción era inimaginable hasta que lo vimos de primera mano.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

guayaba
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Me encanta comer guayaba fresca del árbol en nuestro jardín.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hola
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
¡Hola, es un placer conocerte!
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

una norma o directriz hecha y mantenida por una autoridad
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La regulación gubernamental asegura prácticas comerciales justas.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

hoja de laurel
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Añade una hoja de laurel a la sopa para un sabor extra.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

gruñido, atasco
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
El perro gruñó al extraño cerca de la puerta.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

incontrolable
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
El conflicto se ha convertido en un problema incontrolable.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

cubo
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Ella puso un cubo de azúcar en su té.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

bacterias saludables
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
El yogur es una fuente natural de probióticos que ayudan a la digestión.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

maternal
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Ella mostró cuidado y afecto maternal hacia todos los niños.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

caza
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La caza está estrictamente regulada en muchos países.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

convención
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
La convención anual de escritores se celebró en Dhaka.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

margen
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
El gerente le dio al equipo algo de margen para terminar el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

incrédulo
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Le lanzó una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó que podría volar.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, ritmo
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
La banda tocó la canción a un tempo más rápido de lo habitual.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

huir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Los aldeanos tuvieron que huir durante la inundación.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

paleta
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
La artista mezcló tonos vibrantes en su paleta antes de comenzar la pintura.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

biografía
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
La biblioteca tiene una biografía antigua del poeta.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinoso
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
El templo tenía una atmósfera numinosa que inspiraba asombro.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

posdata
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Ella añadió una breve posdata para darle las gracias nuevamente.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

modernidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
La arquitectura de la ciudad refleja tanto la tradición como la modernidad.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

anual
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
La empresa realiza una reunión anual para todos sus accionistas.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

estridente, ruidoso
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Su voz estridente hizo que el debate fuera incómodo.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruta del dragón
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya tiene un sabor suave y dulce y una apariencia única.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

pimienta cubeba
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
La pimienta cubeba se usa en la cocina tradicional indonesia.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

ampolla
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Los nuevos zapatos le dieron una dolorosa ampolla en el talón.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

resolver
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
El gerente resuelve el conflicto entre los empleados.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

consecuencia
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
La nueva ley tiene graves consecuencias sociales.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

prohibitivo
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
Las leyes prohibitivas fueron estrictamente aplicadas en la región.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

patrocinio
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
El evento fue posible gracias al patrocinio de varias grandes empresas.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

puntualmente
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Ella siempre llega puntualmente a las reuniones.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

cuadrado
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Las baldosas tenían una forma cuadrada ordenada que hacía que el piso se viera ordenado.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

transformarse
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
La oruga se transformará en una mariposa.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

curvatura
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Los marineros anclaron en las aguas tranquilas de la curvatura.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

inflamar
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Las declaraciones del político sirvieron para inflamar la opinión pública.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

submundo
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
El detective pasó años estudiando los secretos del submundo.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

rodilla
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
Se cayó y se raspó la rodilla en la acera.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitación del comercio
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitación del comercio impulsa el crecimiento económico.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punyabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Él usó un punyabi blanco para la celebración del festival.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerra
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerra moderna involucra tecnología avanzada y planificación estratégica.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bondad
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Su bondad era evidente en la forma en que trataba a los demás.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

peligroso
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Los contaminantes peligrosos aumentan los riesgos para la salud.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

traición
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Él fue acusado de traición contra el estado.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

adicción al desplazamiento
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La adicción al desplazamiento es una preocupación creciente entre los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

sospechoso; cuestionable; poco confiable; arriesgado o peligroso
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Ese trato me suena sospechoso.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

embarazada; significativa
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
Ella anunció que estaba embarazada de tres meses.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Los dos productos son comparables en calidad pero difieren en precio.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernería, lugar donde se cultivan helechos
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La jardinera estaba llena de plantas exóticas en la fernería.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Ella estaba muy vocal sobre su insatisfacción.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

agradecido; agradecida
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Estoy agradecido por toda tu ayuda y apoyo.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recibir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Ella recibe un regalo de su amiga.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Él fue engañado para comprar un reloj falso.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

educado; respetuoso; cortés
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Él fue muy educado y respetuoso con todos.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

atención plena
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Las prácticas de mindfulness mejoran el enfoque y el equilibrio emocional.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

dominio
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Las matemáticas son su principal dominio de experiencia.