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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 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

inercia; falta de actividad
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
La inercia del equipo les impidió adaptarse a las condiciones de mercado en rápido cambio.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

asedio
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
El asedio del castillo duró tres meses.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

esquiar
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Fuimos a esquiar en los Alpes el invierno pasado.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marca registrada
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
El logo de la empresa es su marca registrada.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

fragancia
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
El aroma de las rosas llenó el jardín.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

embriaguez
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Su frecuente embriaguez le llevó a perder su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

persona molesta
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
El periodista era una persona molesta, constantemente cuestionando las políticas del gobierno.
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

derrochador
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
El hijo pródigo regresó a casa después de malgastar su herencia.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

aumentar
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
La esperanza de vida está aumentando con los avances en la atención sanitaria.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
El accidente causó daños irreparables en su columna vertebral.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relación privada, relación contractual
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
No había relación contractual entre el proveedor y el cliente.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

declaración
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
El CEO emitió una declaración sobre los planes futuros de la empresa.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potencialmente
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Este proyecto es potencialmente un gran éxito.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

relajarse
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Después de un largo día, le gusta relajarse con un buen libro.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

felicidad
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

teléfono
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Necesito hacer una llamada telefónica a mi amigo.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

cantante famosa
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
La diva del pop interpretó su último éxito frente a una multitud que aplaudía.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
El mosquito zumbaba alrededor de mi cabeza mientras leía.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Él no podía dejar de mirar las modelos en la pasarela.
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

despreocupado
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Él no se dio cuenta del ruido a su alrededor mientras leía.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proporcional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La pena debe ser proporcional al crimen.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

a ti mismo
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Debes cuidarte a ti mismo.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

de manera segura
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
Conduce de manera segura en la carretera helada.
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

deleite
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
Ella leyó la historia en voz alta para el deleite de sus amigos.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

conectar o vincular de cerca; torcer o combinar estrechamente
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Sus vidas se entrelazaron a lo largo de años de amistad.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriótico
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Los ciudadanos patrióticos celebraron el Día de la Independencia con gran entusiasmo.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volición
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Ella dejó el trabajo por su propia volición.
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

actor
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
El festival estuvo lleno de actores talentosos de todo el país.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

patriotismo extremo
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de jingoísmo.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

triada
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
El proyecto fue gestionado por una triada de expertos.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
El beneficiario debe presentar un informe de progreso cada seis meses.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

momento crítico
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
En este momento crítico, la empresa debe decidir si expandirse o reducirse.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

lubricación
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubricación de los ojos es esencial para el bienestar.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

arroz
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Comemos arroz con curry para la cena.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

derrochador, ocioso
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
El joven fue despedido como un derrochador por su familia.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

alfabeto
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Los niños suelen aprender el alfabeto antes de leer palabras.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privado; de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Ella habló con él en privado sobre el asunto.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

cien
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Hay cien estudiantes en el salón.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

carcinógeno
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La carne procesada contiene compuestos carcinógenos.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

prometer
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
Te prometo ayudar con tu tarea.
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

calmo
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
El ambiente tranquilo apoya la sanación.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

fuerza; potencia; fuerza física
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a desarrollar la fuerza muscular.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

castigar / someter
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
El entrenador castigó al equipo después de su pobre desempeño.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adyacente
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
El hotel está adyacente al centro comercial.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

símil
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Ella usó un símil para describir sus ojos tan brillantes como las estrellas.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

arriba; sobre
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
El avión voló por encima de las nubes.
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

satisfecho
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
Ella estaba satisfecha con los resultados de su examen.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

creativo
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Ella es muy creativa en su escritura.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

irrazonable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
El gerente hizo una exigencia irrazonable.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Virrey
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
El virrey gobernó la colonia en nombre del rey.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

intercambiable
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Estas piezas de la máquina son intercambiables, por lo que se pueden reemplazar fácilmente.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

ocasionalmente; de vez en cuando;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
A veces visito a mi abuela los fines de semana.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
El cambio climático es una preocupación perenne para los científicos.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

electrificar; emocionar
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
El discurso del orador emocionó intensamente a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

resultado; consecuencia;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
El resultado de las elecciones sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

desgarrado; roto; raído
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
El hombre sin hogar llevaba ropa desgarrada.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

amonestación
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Él recibió una amonestación por su trabajo descuidado.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sedentario
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un estilo de vida sedentario puede conducir a numerosos problemas de salud.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

anular
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
El tribunal anuló la decisión debido a la falta de pruebas.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

generaciones
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
El árbol genealógico abarca varias generaciones.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

gasto
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Su gasto en ropa fue mayor de lo esperado.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

inflamar
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Las declaraciones del político sirvieron para inflamar la opinión pública.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

sofocar
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Ella intentó sofocar una risa durante la reunión seria.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

felicidad
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

agotado y preocupado
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Su rostro agotado revelaba años de lucha.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

desaprobación / desagrado
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nueva política cayó en el descrédito con el público.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, enfermedad terminal
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Él esperó el autobús en la terminal central.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

impaciente
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Ella se impacientó mientras esperaba en la larga fila.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

gobierno de la multitud
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
La protesta se convirtió en mobocracia cuando la multitud comenzó a destruir propiedades.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalidad
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
La contaminación es una externalidad negativa de la industrialización.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

educación cívica
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
La educación cívica ayuda a los estudiantes a entender sus deberes como ciudadanos.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

régimen de tratamiento, dieta o estilo de vida prescrito para la promoción o restauración de la salud
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Un estricto régimen de ejercicios mejora el estado físico general.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

despojar
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
El bosque fue despojado de árboles por la tala ilegal.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

trabajo arduo
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Después de años de trabajo arduo, finalmente completó su título.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

felicidad
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apóstol, defensor
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Él se convirtió en un apóstol de la protección del medio ambiente.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalidad
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
El accidente resultó en una fatalidad.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

ordenar
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Por favor ordena los archivos por fecha.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

indeciso
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Él se quedó indeciso en el cruce de caminos, sin saber qué camino tomar.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

campeón
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Ella se convirtió en la campeona después de ganar el partido final.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

varios
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Varios personas asistieron a la reunión ayer.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

tela de yute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
El agricultor guardó grano en sacos de hessian.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inundación
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ciudad fue golpeada por una inundación de lluvia en solo unas pocas horas.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendigo
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
El mendigo estaba sentado junto al templo pidiendo limosna.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Imbuir con los principios del calvinismo
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
El predicador intentó calvinizar a la comunidad con enseñanzas estrictas.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

subvertir
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Los rebeldes intentaron subvertir el gobierno.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

paz global
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
La paz global requiere esfuerzos colectivos.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

oyente
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Ella es una buena oyente que siempre entiende los problemas de los demás.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

ensuciar y mojar algo arrastrándolo por el barro o el agua
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Los niños llegaron a casa empapados y sucios después de jugar bajo la lluvia.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exportar
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
La empresa exporta coches a muchos países.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La policía encontró un arma de fuego oculta durante la investigación.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvenil; menor
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
El tribunal juvenil maneja casos que involucran a jóvenes infractores menores de dieciocho años.