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C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
El rover aterrizó en Marte para comenzar su exploración.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

oriental
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Ella estudió filosofía oriental en la universidad.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontera o nuevo campo
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La cirugía robótica está explorando una nueva frontera en la medicina.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apoteosis, el punto más alto
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Muchos ven el Renacimiento como la apoteosis del arte y la cultura en Europa.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

enfermedad; malestar; dolencia
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
El doctor diagnosticó una enfermedad rara que afectó su sistema nervioso.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

desear intensamente, ansiar
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Ella anhela aventura y a menudo viaja a lugares remotos.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

viaje; travesía por mar
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
El viaje del barco a través del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

metafísico
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
El metafísico debatió la esencia de la realidad con sus compañeros.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangencial
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Sus comentarios fueron tangenciales al tema principal de la discusión.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

buscar
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Decidió buscar consejo de su mentor.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirar
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mi pasaporte expirará el próximo mes.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

unir
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
La crisis ayudó a unir a la comunidad.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

cotidiano
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Estos zapatos son perfectos para uso diario.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

víctima; herido; casualidad
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
El hospital trató muchas víctimas del accidente de coche.
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

felicidad
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carruaje
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La familia real viajó en un hermoso carruaje durante los desfiles.
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

temporal
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
Ella encontró un trabajo temporal durante las vacaciones de verano.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

molestar
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
El ruido constante de la construcción molesta a los residentes.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

azúcar
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Por favor, agrega dos cucharaditas de azúcar a mi café.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

ilegal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Es ilegal conducir sin una licencia válida.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

tinta
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
El viejo bolígrafo perdió tinta por toda su camisa blanca durante la reunión.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

cochecito de bebé
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Ella empujaba el perambulator por el parque mientras el bebé dormía tranquilamente.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consecutivo
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Ella ganó tres partidos consecutivos en el torneo.
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.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

limpiar
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Por favor, limpia la mesa después de la cena.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
La serie de detectives tuvo cinco temporadas exitosas.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

acumulación de gas en el sistema digestivo
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Comer frijoles a veces puede causar flatulencia.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remolcador
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
El remolcador guió el enorme barco de forma segura hacia el puerto.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

meritorio
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Su servicio meritorio a la comunidad fue reconocido.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

movimiento ambiental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
El movimiento ambiental se enfoca en reducir la contaminación y proteger los ecosistemas.
C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

timón; patrón de barco
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
El experimentado timonel guió hábilmente el yate a través del estrecho canal durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quietud
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Ella disfruta de la quietud del campo.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

faccionado
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
El debate se volvió faccioso, dividiendo al comité en campos rivales.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

carbohidratos
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Los granos enteros son una excelente fuente de carbohidratos saludables.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

verso vulgar
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
El trabajo del poeta fue descartado como mero verso vulgar por los críticos.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cineasta
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Como una verdadera cineasta, pasa la mayoría de los fines de semana viendo películas clásicas.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

atención plena
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Las prácticas de mindfulness mejoran el enfoque y el equilibrio emocional.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialmente
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Estás cordialmente invitado a nuestra ceremonia de boda.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

parónimos
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Las palabras ‘effect’ y ‘effective’ son parónimas.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situación complicada
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
El proyecto quedó atrapado en un embrollo burocrático.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

notable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Ella hizo una contribución notable al proyecto.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

yuxtaposición
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
La yuxtaposición de los colores claros y oscuros creó un efecto dramático.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superfluo
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Su discurso contenía demasiados detalles superfluos.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

amarillo pálido
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Su complexión amarilla pálida lo hacía parecer cansado y enfermo.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

egreso
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La puerta de emergencia proporcionó un egreso para los trabajadores atrapados.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Los humanos son seres terrestres que viven en la tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

condescendiente
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
Su tono condescendiente ofendió al público.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

tapón para los oídos
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Él usó tapones para los oídos para dormir durante la noche ruidosa.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordinación
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
El soldado fue castigado por insubordinación durante la misión.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Los niños son libres para jugar afuera.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

neblina
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
La neblina matutina se levantó gradualmente a medida que el sol se elevaba más alto en el cielo.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

alcohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Demasiado alcohol puede dañar tu hígado.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

letra; carta
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Ella escribió una carta a su abuela.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

filatelia
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
La filatelia es un pasatiempo que disfrutan personas de todas las edades.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

coreano
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Fuimos a un restaurante coreano para cenar.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
Fue irresponsable de su parte irse sin decirle a nadie.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

profesional
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Ella es una bailarina profesional que se presenta internacionalmente.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

esponjoso
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
El pastel tenía una textura ligera y esponjosa.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

libra
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
El precio del libro es cinco libras.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minucias
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
El abogado se centró en las minucias del contrato.
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

municipal
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
La autoridad municipal es responsable de mantener el parque.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactivo; durmiendo; temporalmente suspendido; no actualmente activo
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo por más de un siglo.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

suelo
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Los niños jugaron en el suelo cerca de la casa.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

televisión
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Mi familia ve la televisión junta todas las noches.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

golpear con un garrote
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
El guardia fue golpeado con un garrote por el atacante en el callejón.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

cultural
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
Las escuelas organizan programas culturales para honrar el Día de la Victoria.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

sobrina
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Mi sobrina está estudiando en la universidad este año.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

aprobación
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
El proyecto recibió la aprobación del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jerga
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
La explicación del abogado estaba llena de jerga legal.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

actualidad
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
La película estaba basada en la actualidad histórica.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

perdonable; no gravemente malo; menor
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Su llegada tarde fue considerada una ofensa venial.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

especificar
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Por favor, especifique la hora y el lugar de la reunión.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

apresurarse
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Él se apresuró a la estación para tomar el tren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inseparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Los dos amigos han sido inseparables desde la infancia.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Ella cambió su avatar en las redes sociales por una nueva imagen de dibujo animado.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabricar
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
La empresa fabrica dispositivos electrónicos para mercados globales.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

elogiar
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Ellos se reunieron para elogiar a su querido maestro.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

poco frecuente
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Él hacía visitas poco frecuentes a su ciudad natal después de mudarse al extranjero.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillaje
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Ella aplicó maquillaje antes de la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sargento
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
El sargento dio órdenes a los soldados antes de la misión.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Por favor, familiarícese con las pautas de seguridad antes de operar la máquina.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La enredadera de malati cubrió la pared del jardín con flores de olor dulce.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigüeña
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigüeña construyó su nido en la cima de la chimenea alta.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idea trillada
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Su discurso estaba lleno de viejas ideas trilladas sobre el trabajo duro.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

plataforma
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Las cajas fueron apiladas en una plataforma de madera para un fácil transporte.
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

reprensión severa
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
Su mala conducta le valió una severa reprensión por parte del gerente.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percibir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Percibo un cambio en su actitud.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Remaron el bote de remos de vuelta al yate.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

encantación
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
El mago recitó una encantación para invocar los espíritus.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

tacaño
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Todos lo llaman tacaño porque nunca compra regalos.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

ausente
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Ella estuvo ausente de la reunión ayer.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilema, conflicto difícil
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral en el trabajo.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

aprovechar
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Deberías aprovechar esta oportunidad.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drástico; severo; de gran alcance
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
La empresa tomó medidas drásticas para reducir costos.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

reactante
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
El oxígeno es un reactante en el proceso de combustión.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

arroz secado al sol
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Los agricultores extendieron el arroz secado al sol sobre alfombras para que se secara completamente.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

estuario
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
La ciudad está ubicada cerca del estuario del río.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
La artista grabó sus iniciales en el vidrio.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

madera
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
La madera se está probando por su resistencia en el espacio.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

mejor esfuerzo
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Él dio su mejor esfuerzo para completar la tarea a tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

cántico de alabanza
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
El artículo fue un cántico de alabanza a la belleza de la naturaleza.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuchara
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Él usó una cuchara para comer su sopa.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

titular
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
El escándalo hizo titulares de primera página.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partidario
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
El debate rápidamente se volvió partidista, con cada lado defendiendo su propia agenda.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

conmemorativo
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Emitieron una moneda conmemorativa para el aniversario de la independencia.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sideral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Los astrónomos usan el tiempo sideral para rastrear las posiciones de las estrellas.