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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.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ensordecedor
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
El ensordecedor ruido de la alarma contra incendios sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

ideología
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
La democracia se basa en la ideología de la libertad y la igualdad.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modesto
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Ella vive en una casa modesta pero es muy feliz.
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.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

hipotenusa
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
En un triángulo rectángulo, la hipotenusa siempre es más larga que los otros dos lados.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

brillo
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
El diamante tenía un brillo brillante.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

inversor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
El inversor financió la startup con una gran suma de dinero.
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

ataque contundente
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
El político lanzó un ataque contundente contra su oponente.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

micronutriente
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
El hierro y el zinc son micronutrientes esenciales para el crecimiento.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

morir
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Muchos soldados murieron en la guerra.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

bordar
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Ella bordó flores en la funda de almohada.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutrimento
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
El suelo proporciona nutrimento a las plantas.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

prerrogativa
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
Es prerrogativa del gerente tomar la decisión final.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

soñar
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
A menudo sueño con volar en el cielo.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

micrófono
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Ella habló en el micrófono durante la presentación.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomía
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
La agronomía se enfoca en la gestión del suelo y la producción de cultivos.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martirio
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Su martirio inspiró a innumerables otros a unirse al movimiento por la libertad.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
El pequeño pueblo es un microcosmos de toda la nación.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

chef
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
El chef se especializa en platos de vanguardia.
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

feto
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
El doctor explicó el desarrollo del feto durante el embarazo.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

estadístico
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
El estadístico presentó los resultados de la encuesta con gran claridad.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

alojamiento temporal
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Los soldados encontraron alojamiento temporal en la casa abandonada.
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

pronóstico
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
El pronóstico del astrólogo fascinó a la audiencia.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

acuerdo
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
El acuerdo fue aceptado por todos los países.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

flor de cerezo
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Las flores de cerezo florecen hermosamente en abril.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumiblemente
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Presumiblemente, olvidó enviar el correo electrónico.
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.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpar
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
El general intentó usurpar el trono del rey.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

pecho
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Ella guardó el secreto cerca de su pecho.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

burocrático
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
La burocracia a menudo retrasa la aprobación de proyectos.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

comunal
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
Los aldeanos trabajaron juntos en el jardín comunal.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

incitar
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Fue acusado de incitar el motín.
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

parlamento
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
Los generales se reunieron para hablar sobre los términos de la rendición.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

combate; lucha; sesión;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Después de un episodio de enfermedad, finalmente se recuperó y volvió al trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

astuto, prudente
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Fue astuto de su parte permanecer en silencio durante la discusión.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

semana
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Terminaré el proyecto para el final de la semana.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

desacuerdo inesperado
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
Hubo un pequeño desacuerdo entre los dos colegas durante la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

beneficioso
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
Frotarse los ojos puede ser beneficioso con moderación.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Los quarks forman protones y neutrones.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

felicidad
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

despliegue
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
El despliegue del nuevo software se completó con éxito.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

mostrar
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
¿Puedes mostrarme el camino a la estación?
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nos sentamos en el porche y disfrutamos de la brisa de la tarde.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

deleite; placer
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
La risa de los niños llenó su corazón de puro deleite.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

objetos decorativos pequeños
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Las estanterías estaban llenas de pequeños objetos decorativos de sus viajes.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

manta
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Ella se envolvió en una manta cálida en la fría noche.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

señor
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Los campesinos fueron obligados a pagar impuestos a su señor.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

voluntad
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ella asistirá a la reunión mañana.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

celebrar
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Celebrar los días de concienciación ayuda a difundir mensajes importantes.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

empalar
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
El caballero fue empalado por la lanza del enemigo.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

alentar
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Los maestros deben alentar a los estudiantes a hacer preguntas.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juez; árbitro
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
El juez revisó cuidadosamente todas las pruebas antes de tomar una decisión.
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

pelea
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
Una pelea estalló afuera del bar tarde en la noche.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su irresistible deseo de reír durante el discurso.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poético
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Su discurso tenía un ritmo poético que cautivó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

temperamento; disposición natural; estado de ánimo
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Ella tiene un temperamento tranquilo que le ayuda a manejar el estrés bien.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

hoy en día
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
Hoy en día, muchas personas prefieren comprar en línea.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

poco cooperativo
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
El testigo fue poco cooperativo y se negó a responder preguntas.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitrario
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La calificación arbitraria del profesor molestó a muchos estudiantes.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

revolución
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
La historia está ambientada durante la Revolución Francesa.
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

felicidad
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

suponer
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Supongo que ella estará aquí pronto.
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

cumplir
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
Yo cumpliré con las reglas de la empresa.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

impacto sustancial
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
El impacto sustancial es posible incluso con unas pocas horas de voluntariado.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

protocolo
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
El equipo de seguridad siguió un estricto protocolo durante el evento.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibración
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La precisión de una balanza depende de una calibración regular.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

comida
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida en el restaurante.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitucional
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
El tribunal declaró que la nueva ley era inconstitucional.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

caja de jabón
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Ella compró una hermosa caja de jabón para el baño.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

deslumbrante
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
Su conversación deslumbrante mantuvo a todos entretenidos.
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

año
Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
Este año, estamos planeando un viaje a las montañas.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

trascender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Su esfuerzo por trascender los métodos tradicionales fue encomiable.
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

Idealismo
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
Su idealismo juvenil lo motivó a unirse a varios movimientos de justicia social.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

vestíbulo
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Nos encontramos con el gerente en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de la reunión.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arrancar
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
El cirujano tuvo que arrancar el tejido dañado durante la operación.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

intermedio
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
La obra tuvo un intermedio de veinte minutos.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

pedir
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
El niño pidió un juguete nuevo.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

rubio
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Ella tiene el cabello largo y rubio que brilla al sol.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aerodinámica
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
La aerodinámica de una aeronave determina su velocidad y eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

vegetación inferior
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
La vegetación inferior de un bosque tropical es hogar de pequeños mamíferos e insectos.
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 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

Ilógico
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
Sería ilógico nadar en un clima tan frío.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

adorno pequeño
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Compró un pequeño adorno en el mercado de la playa como recuerdo.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hambriento
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Después de la larga caminata, ella estaba famélica y comió rápidamente.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

desnudo
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
El artista pintó un modelo desnudo.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

cincel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
El carpintero usó un cincel para tallar la madera.
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 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inherente
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Existen riesgos inherentes en los deportes extremos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

incongruente
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Sus chistes fueron incongruentes durante la reunión seria.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

competir
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Varias empresas están compitiendo por el contrato.
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

cibernética
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
La cibernética juega un papel crucial en la inteligencia artificial.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

inadecuado
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Su comportamiento grosero era inadecuado para un líder.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

según se dice
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
La empresa ha acordado reportedly los nuevos términos.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

ominoso; amenazante
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían ominosas antes de la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

mercader
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
El mercader vendió especias de tierras lejanas.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

lleno
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
El vaso está lleno de agua.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

directamente; completamente; sin reservas
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Ella rechazó la propuesta directamente.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

preludio
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
La pequeña pelea fue solo un preludio de un conflicto mayor.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

amueblar, proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ellos amueblaron la nueva casa con muebles modernos.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

aumentar
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
La empresa planea aumentar su producción este año.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

árido; estéril; desolado; improductivo
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
El desierto árido se extendía por millas sin vegetación.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hiena
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
La hiena rió en la oscuridad de la noche.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

tela de algodón
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
La tela de algodón es perfecta para la ropa de verano.