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C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

repetición
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
El actor repitió su papel en la secuela.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

represalia
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
El país amenazó con represalias contra cualquier acto de agresión.
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.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

redención
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
La historia destaca el tema de la redención.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

reputación
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Él es un académico de gran reputación en su campo.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurar
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es necesario restaurar la tradición de la política estudiantil.
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

confiable
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
Los sistemas confiables garantizan la eficiencia.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

reconstituir
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
El grupo fue reconstituido después de que el líder regresó.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

real
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La familia real asistió a la ceremonia.
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.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservar
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Quiero reservar una mesa para la cena.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

lamentarse
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Ella no lamentó su desgracia, sino que trabajó más duro para mejorar su vida.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la práctica de intercambiar cosas con otros para beneficio mutuo
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Las relaciones comerciales prosperan gracias a la reciprocidad.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

rehacer
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
La empresa decidió renovar su sitio web para darle un aspecto moderno.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residencia
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Recientemente se mudó a una nueva residencia cerca del centro de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

ensayo; práctica de una actuación
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
El ensayo final antes de la noche de apertura fue perfecto.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

jubilado
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mi abuelo jubilado disfruta de la jardinería en su tiempo libre.
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.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

raro
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es raro encontrar joyas hechas a mano tan hermosas en estos días.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

respuesta; reacción
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
La respuesta del gobierno a la crisis fue rápida y decisiva.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relatar
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Ella relata su experiencia a la audiencia.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

de mala gana
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Ella aceptó ayudar con el proyecto de mala gana.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

preferentemente; en lugar de;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
Preferiría quedarme en casa que ir a la fiesta.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

sin importar la situación
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Ella irá a la fiesta sin importar el clima.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

resuelto; firme; decidido
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Ella permaneció resuelta en su decisión de seguir sus sueños.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

cuerda
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Los escaladores usaron una cuerda para escalar la montaña.
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 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.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

elevar
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

investigación
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
La investigación sobre las ondas de radio comenzó antes en India.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

felicidad
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolucionar
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
La inteligencia artificial está lista para revolucionar el sector de la salud.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romántico
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Disfrutaron de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

refutación
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Su ensayo fue una fuerte refutación de la teoría opuesta.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

felicidad
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

recepción; recepción formal; bienvenida;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un hermoso hotel.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En matemáticas, el sistema decimal tiene una base de diez.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

tren de alivio
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
el tren de alivio llegó con alimentos y suministros médicos para las víctimas de la inundación.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

repelente
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Esta crema es muy efectiva como repelente de mosquitos.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

rural
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Ella creció en una zona rural, lejos de la ciudad.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

rectitud
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Su rectitud le ganó el respeto en la sociedad.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

refutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Su argumento era débil y fácilmente refutable.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalización
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
El descanso adecuado y la nutrición conducen a la revitalización del cuerpo.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

poco convencional y algo desacreditado pero atractivo
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Él tenía un encanto raffish que lo hizo popular en la ciudad.
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 /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.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

relatar
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Ella relató sus aventuras durante el viaje de verano.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

básico; elemental; subdesarrollado; en la etapa más temprana del desarrollo
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Ella solo tiene conocimiento rudimentario del francés.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

cosechar
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Los agricultores cosechan trigo a fines del verano.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

reunirse / recobrar fuerza
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
El equipo se recuperó después del descanso y ganó el partido.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

respirar
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Las plantas también respiran para liberar energía.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

registro
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Guardé un registro de todas las reuniones.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
La película era tan fascinante que nadie apartó la vista.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insultador
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Era conocido como un insultador de todos los que se le oponían.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Tomar responsabilidad por las propias acciones es un signo de madurez.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsiderar
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Ella decidió reconsiderar su decisión sobre mudarse al extranjero.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republicano
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
El candidato republicano ganó las elecciones.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

requisito
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
El trabajo tiene requisitos educativos específicos.
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

recrudecer
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
Después de meses de calma, la violencia recrudeció en la región.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

reanudar
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
La reanudación de las clases será anunciada la próxima semana.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensación
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La compañía ofreció una compensación financiera al trabajador herido.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

radiación
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
La radiación del sol puede ser perjudicial sin protección.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

dependiente
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
El país depende demasiado de los bienes importados.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

residente
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Ella ha sido residente de esta ciudad durante más de diez años.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismo
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Sus pinturas son admiradas por su realismo.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remordimiento
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Él sintió un profundo remordimiento por sus acciones.
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.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

regularidad
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La regularidad de su rutina de ejercicios lo ayudó a mantenerse saludable.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

novato
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
El policía novato cometió algunos errores en su primer día.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativamente
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
El clima está relativamente cálido hoy.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
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 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigor
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
El entrenamiento se llevó a cabo con gran rigor.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

riguroso
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
Un plan de estudio riguroso ayuda a los estudiantes a obtener mejores resultados.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformista
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
La reformista social dedicó su vida a mejorar la educación para todos los niños.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

retentivo
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
Los estudiantes con una memoria retentiva sobresalen en los estudios.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

volver
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Volveré a casa mañana.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

revelar
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
La investigación reveló la verdad.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

referir
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Por favor, consulte la página 45 para más detalles.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
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.