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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 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

saquear
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Los ladrones saquearon la casa mientras la familia estaba fuera.
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 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 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

remesa
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
La economía del país se beneficia de las remesas de los expatriados.
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 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

reinstaurar
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
La empresa decidió reinstaurar al empleado suspendido.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

repercusión
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
La crisis económica tuvo severas repercusiones en el comercio global.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
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 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

desfiladero
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
El río formó un profundo desfiladero a través de las montañas.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
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 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

asegurar con remache / captar la atención
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
El artesano riveteó las placas de metal juntas.
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 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 /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 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 /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 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.
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Tigre Real de Bengala
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
El Tigre Real de Bengala es una especie icónica de los Sundarbans.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

reprensión
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
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 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

reembolsar
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
La empresa le reembolsó los gastos de viaje.
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 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

resucitar
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
El director decidió resucitar la obra antigua para una nueva audiencia.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

refinería
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La refinería de petróleo procesa miles de barriles a diario.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctivo; remedial; curativo;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Los estudiantes necesitan clases remediales para mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
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 /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 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

rebelde; desobediente; que resiste la autoridad;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
El adolescente rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de sus padres.
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 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 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

recurso, ayuda
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
Los estudiantes no tenían otro recurso que apelar al director.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
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 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

reverendo, honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
El reverendo dio un sermón inspirador en la iglesia.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospectivo
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
El museo organizó una exposición retrospectiva de la obra del artista.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

remotado
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
El sistema fue remotado a una ubicación segura.
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

reunirse de nuevo
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
Después de una breve pausa, decidió reunirse de nuevo con el equipo.
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 /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 rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

redundancia, exceso
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
La redundancia en la fuerza laboral de la empresa condujo a muchos despidos.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

reunirse de nuevo
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
El comité se reunirá después del almuerzo.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

mesa de amasar
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Ella colocó la masa sobre la mesa de amasar.
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 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
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 /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 /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

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

reciprocate

reciprocidad
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Ella sonrió, y él reciprocó con un abrazo cálido.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatorio
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La máquina usa un motor rotatorio para funcionar eficientemente.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

liberación
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Su partida fue considerada una bienvenida liberación por el equipo.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

receptivo
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Ella estaba receptiva a los comentarios de sus colegas.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

artimaña; truco
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
El ladrón usó una artimaña astuta para distraer al guardia.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

reverberar
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
El sonido de la explosión reverberó a través del valle.
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.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

reestructuración
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
La compañía pasó por un proceso de reestructuración para mejorar la eficiencia.
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 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

retroactivo
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nueva ley se hizo retroactiva para cubrir los casos pasados.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

derogar
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
El gobierno decidió derogar la ley obsoleta.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
El huracán devastó las aldeas costeras.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

rito
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
El rito de la boda se realizó con gran solemnidad.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

respuesta rápida
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Él rápidamente respondió que no era su culpa.
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 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

resistivo
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
El material tiene propiedades resistivas que desaceleran el flujo de corriente.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agricultura regenerativa
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la fertilidad del suelo y la biodiversidad.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
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 ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

repertorio
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
El repertorio del actor incluye tanto comedia como drama.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativo
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la salud del suelo y la biodiversidad.
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 /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rehacer
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
La empresa decidió renovar su oficina antigua.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

repertorio
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
El teatro tiene un repertorio de obras clásicas.
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
El rejuvenecimiento del suelo es necesario para la agricultura sostenible.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplica
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
El museo exhibió una réplica perfecta de la estatua antigua.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

emocionante
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
El orador dio un discurso emocionante que movió a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

venganza, castigo
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Los aldeanos exigieron venganza por el crimen cometido.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

resucitar
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
Los doctores intentaron resucitar al paciente después del ataque al corazón.
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 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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

repulsión
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Ella sintió una fuerte repulsión hacia la idea de comer insectos.
C1 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 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

resurgimiento
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
La ciudad vio un resurgimiento en el turismo después de la pandemia.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

reversión
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nueva política marcó una reversión a los métodos tradicionales.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportaje
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
La revista es conocida por su detallado reportaje de temas políticos.
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.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restos
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Los restos de la pared aún son visibles.
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 /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratificar
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
El gobierno ratificó el acuerdo comercial.
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 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 rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

recesivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Los gobiernos introducen políticas para contrarrestar los efectos recesivos.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

recíproco; mutuo; compartido por ambas partes;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Los dos países tienen un acuerdo comercial recíproco.
C1 noun /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 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 /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

recitador
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
El recitador presentó el poema con claridad y emoción.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

reposo
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Después del largo viaje, ella buscó reposo en el jardín tranquilo.
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 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 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

rigidez
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
La rigidez del antiguo sistema impidió cualquier innovación.
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 /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

renegado
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Fue etiquetado como un renegado después de dejar el partido y criticar sus políticas.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

cima o cresta de una montaña
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Caminamos a lo largo de la cresta de la montaña.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

anticipo / retenedor
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
El abogado pidió un anticipo antes de tomar el caso.
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 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

cúrcuma cruda
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Ralla la cúrcuma cruda en el curry para un sabor auténtico.
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 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrepentida mientras se alejaba.
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 /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

represivo
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
El gobierno represivo prohibió todas las formas de protesta.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculizar
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Fue ridiculizado por sus ideas extrañas.