repercussions
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

repercusiones
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nueva política tuvo repercusiones no deseadas en la economía.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerar
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
El lagarto puede regenerar su cola perdida.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

receptividad
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Su receptividad a nuevas ideas ayudó a mejorar el proyecto.
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
Ella sintió repulsión al ver el acto cruel.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ración
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Durante la guerra, cada familia recibía una ración semanal de arroz.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

oler mal; dar una fuerte impresión de algo desagradable o no deseado
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
El cubo de basura huele a comida podrida.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

racionalizar
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Ella trató de racionalizar su retraso culpando al tráfico.
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 /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

refutación
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Su refutación fue clara y convincente.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

desordenar, molestar
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
El viento desordenó su cabello.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

resonancia
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Su discurso tuvo una profunda resonancia con la audiencia.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

amañar
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
Las elecciones fueron amañadas por funcionarios corruptos.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

retroceder
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Ella se encogió al ver la serpiente.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

empujón; multitud desordenada
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
Hubo un empujón en el partido de fútbol.
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 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

remunerar
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
La empresa remunerará a los empleados de manera justa por su tiempo extra.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
El olor de la basura era repugnante.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

regulador
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
El gobierno nombró un nuevo regulador para el sector financiero.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

reprender
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
El maestro tuvo que reprender al estudiante por hacer trampa.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrado
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
El político dio un discurso desde el estrado.
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.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

resonar
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Sus palabras resonaron con la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

razón subyacente
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
La razón detrás de su decisión fue claramente explicada.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

reprensible
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Sus acciones deshonestas fueron realmente reprensibles.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

recordar
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
No puedo recordar dónde dejé mis llaves.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

referidor
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
El referidor ganó un bono por recomendar un nuevo cliente.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

representacional
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
El artista prefería un estilo representacional de pintura.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

vengar
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
El ejército se vengó después del ataque enemigo.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubí
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
El anillo de rubí era su posesión más preciada.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

reticencia
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Su reticencia hizo que fuera difícil saber lo que estaba pensando.
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 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 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.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrar
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
El programa ayuda a los prisioneros a reintegrarse en la sociedad.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

reajuste
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, él pasó por un periodo de reajuste.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

rehabilitar
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clínica ayuda a rehabilitar a los atletas lesionados.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

recaída
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Después de meses de progreso, sufrió una recaída.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

registrar desordenadamente
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Él registró el cajón en busca de sus llaves.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

reconocimiento
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Los soldados realizaron un reconocimiento del campamento enemigo.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

reparación
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
El gobierno ofreció reparaciones a las víctimas del conflicto.
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.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

hablar de forma áspera o raspar con un sonido grueso
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
él raspó una advertencia antes de desmayarse.
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.
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 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registrador
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
El registrador supervisa todas las tareas administrativas.
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 /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

volver sobre un camino o ruta, recordar y repetir pasos anteriores
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Ella volvió sobre sus pasos para encontrar sus llaves perdidas.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

real
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reina entró al salón con una presencia real.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

áspero
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Su voz áspera reveló años de fumar.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

repeler / provocar desagrado
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
El ejército logró repeler el ataque enemigo.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiancia
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Su rostro se llenó de radiancia después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

éxtasis, rapto
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Ella escuchaba la música en éxtasis.
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 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

reprimir
Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Él intentó reprimir su ira durante la reunión.
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

foro regional
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
El foro regional discutió los impactos de la deforestación.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

recalibrar, ajustar nuevamente
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
La empresa tuvo que recalibrar sus estrategias para adaptarse al mercado.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

recesivo
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
El color de ojos azules es a menudo un rasgo recesivo.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

retroceder
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Sin una guía adecuada, el progreso del niño comenzó a retroceder.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

picante
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
La novela estaba llena de diálogos picantes.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriar
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
El gobierno trabajó para repatriar a los refugiados de manera segura.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

restitución
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
El tribunal ordenó la restitución a las víctimas del fraude.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidez
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidez del cambio tecnológico es asombroso.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
C1 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.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

cirugía robótica
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
La cirugía robótica mejora la precisión en procedimientos complejos.
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.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

racionalización
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Su racionalización del error no fue convincente.
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 /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.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
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.
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 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
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 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
El paciente experimentó dolor residual después de la cirugía.
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.
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.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

irritar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Sus comentarios descuidados realmente la irritaron.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

reafirmar
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
El presidente reafirmó su compromiso con la reforma educativa.
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 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

revocación, retractación
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
El periódico emitió una retractación del informe falso.
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.
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

reactivo; químicamente activo
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque reactivo hacia las quejas de los clientes.
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 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

el arte de hablar o escribir de manera efectiva o persuasiva
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
Los líderes políticos a menudo utilizan la retórica para influir en la gente.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

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

reel

tropezar / enrollar
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Se tropezó hacia atrás después de ser golpeado.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retocar
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
El fotógrafo retocó la imagen para eliminar manchas.
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.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

cisura
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Se desarrolló una cisura entre los dos amigos después de la discusión.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

radiante
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Ella se veía radiante con su vestido de novia.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

reputado; famoso
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Se le considera uno de los mejores médicos del país.
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 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

retraso temporal / perdón de castigo
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
El prisionero recibió un perdón de último minuto de la ejecución.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

reservado
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Ella estaba reservada sobre su vida personal.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

regocijarse
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ellos se regocijan en su éxito.
C1 adjective /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.
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 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.
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.
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 /rʌsk/

Rusk

bizcocho seco; pan tostado
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
El bebé disfrutó comer el rusk suave con leche.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

respiro
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
El fin de semana proporcionó un respiro bienvenido del trabajo.
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.
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.