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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.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

reprender
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde otra vez.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

flanela
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
Él usó una camisa de flanela cálida en invierno.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

optimización
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
La optimización de SEO ayuda a los sitios web a obtener un rango más alto en los motores de búsqueda.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

encuestador
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
El encuestador predijo un resultado electoral reñido.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

mueca
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Él hizo una mueca cuando probó la fruta agria.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

pasar por alto
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Él trató de pasar por alto sus errores durante la reunión.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

calcetines
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Necesito comprar calcetines nuevos para el invierno.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadecuado
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
El financiamiento era inadecuado para completar el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

espectro
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
El festival atrajo a personas de todo el espectro político.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

icthyólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
El icthyólogo descubrió una nueva especie de pez en el río.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

comunidad
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
La comunidad trabajó junta para limpiar el parque.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilidosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Ella pintó el retrato hábilmente en solo dos horas.
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.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

fuente
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La fuente del río se encuentra alta en las montañas.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

negligente
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
El conductor negligente causó un accidente grave.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conferenciante
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
El conferenciante explicó la teoría con ejemplos claros.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

convertir en vidrio
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
La arena puede convertirse en vidrio con calor intenso.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

transporte público
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
Los sistemas de transporte público son esenciales para reducir la congestión del tráfico.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimizar
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Los funcionarios corruptos victimizaron a los pobres aldeanos.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

noticias
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Las noticias sobre la tormenta se extendieron rápidamente.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

malla, entrelazar
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Los dos engranajes encajan perfectamente para mantener la máquina funcionando sin problemas.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

extremadamente pobre
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
La familia extremadamente pobre luchaba por comprar comida.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
El conductor mantuvo un alto nivel de estado de alerta durante el viaje.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misantropo
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
El hombre viejo era considerado un misántropo que evitaba todas las reuniones sociales.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy inusual.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

virtuoso; recto; moralmente excelente;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Ella es conocida por su carácter virtuoso y sus tratos honestos.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulgar
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Ella se negó a divulgar la fuente de su información.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

examinador
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
El examinador revisó cuidadosamente la hoja de respuestas de cada estudiante.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplicidad
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
El diseño muestra una triplicidad de formas combinadas armoniosamente.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Su ropa estaba embarrada con barro.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

predicado / basar en
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Su teoría está basada en una investigación sólida.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

vítreo
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
El mineral tiene un brillo vítreo.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

viga (de acero)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Las vigas de acero sostuvieron el peso del puente.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

fingir
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Los niños fingieron ser superhéroes.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpetuo
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Ella tenía un amor perpetuo por su ciudad natal.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

sala
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ella fue admitida en la sala de niños.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

autenticar
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
El banco utiliza tecnología avanzada para autenticar las transacciones en línea.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

divisivo
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Sus comentarios divisivos dividieron aún más al grupo.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Él no quería obstruir su conversación privada.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostracizar
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Después del escándalo, fue ostracizado por sus antiguos compañeros de trabajo.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protesta
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Su protesta contra las reglas injustas fue ignorada.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

gruñir
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
El perro gruñó al extraño.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

ilusión
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
El mago creó una espectacular ilusión que hizo que el elefante pareciera desvanecerse.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

baluarte, fortaleza
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
El castillo se erguía como un baluarte contra los ataques enemigos.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

broche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Llevó un hermoso broche de plata en su chaqueta.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilateral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
El país tomó una decisión unilateral de retirarse del tratado.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
El jardín estaba lleno de colores y fragancias sensuales.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

pensión alimenticia
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
El tribunal le ordenó pagar una pensión mensual a su exesposa.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

sofocar
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
La policía fue llamada para sofocar la protesta violenta.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

deliberado y no provocado; sexualmente indecente o promiscuo
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Los vándalos causaron destrucción irresponsable en la propiedad pública.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

abreviatura
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
El editor lanzó una abreviatura de la larga novela para los estudiantes.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraer
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
El dentista tuvo que extraer el diente dañado.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

asegurar
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
Necesito asegurar mi coche nuevo.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
El gruñón anciano se negó a dejar su silla.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

aburrir
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
La conferencia comenzó a aburrir a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

mensajero
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
El mensajero entregó los documentos a tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

mensajero
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
El mensajero entregó planes de batalla importantes al comandante.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

pesado y lento
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
La conferencia pesada y lenta hizo que fuera difícil para los estudiantes mantenerse despiertos.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certeza
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Ella habló con certeza sobre el resultado del caso.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

defensa; protección
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
El país reforzó su sistema de defensa contra amenazas potenciales.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

habitante
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Los habitantes del pueblo dependen de la agricultura para su sustento.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

mutilar
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
El accidente dejó a varios pasajeros malheridos.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

corrección
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
El profesor hizo una corrección en el ensayo del estudiante.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

aterrizaje
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
El piloto realizó un aterrizaje suave a pesar de las condiciones meteorológicas tormentosas.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeja
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
La abeja recogió néctar de la flor.
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

negligencia
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
El oficial fue acusado de negligencia en el cumplimiento de su deber.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

flamboyán
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
El árbol Goldmohur floreció hermosamente en el calor del verano.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Su comentario insensible la lastimó profundamente.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

casi; casi;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Casi perdí el autobús esta mañana.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

eh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Eh, no estoy seguro de si esa es la respuesta correcta.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

incienso / enfurecer
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
El olor del incienso llenó el templo, pero sus palabras groseras la enfurecieron.
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 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

además
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
El plan es sencillo y, además, es asequible.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

incomprensible
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
El concepto era tan abstracto que parecía incomprensible para la mayoría de los estudiantes.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalidad
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Los avances en medicina han reducido significativamente la mortalidad infantil.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorio
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Muchos pájaros son migratorios y viajan miles de millas cada temporada.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

tesorero
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
El tesorero presentó el informe financiero anual.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

excluir
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Fue expulsado del club después de la controversia.
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

justicia
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
La justicia es buscada por los personajes oprimidos en la historia.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

crueldad; trato inhumano; comportamiento que causa dolor
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
El documental expuso la crueldad de la ganadería industrial hacia los animales.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

mezcla de flores secas
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
La sala de estar estaba llena con el aroma del potpourri.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

peligro
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Los excursionistas estaban en gran peligro durante la tormenta.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dependiente; a cargo
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Como dependiente de impuestos, ella no pudo presentar su propia declaración de impuestos por separado.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

esperar
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Espero que no llueva mañana.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

tubería
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
La empresa está construyendo una nueva tubería para transportar gas natural.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

brote
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
El brote de gripe afectó a muchos estudiantes en la escuela.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tembloroso / débil
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
El profesor doddering luchaba por subir las escaleras.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

relleno / acolchonado
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La silla tenía almohadillas extra para comodidad.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

mirar fijamente
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Ella miró fijamente la pintura durante horas.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

de corazón abierto; generoso y sincero; cálidamente receptivo;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
Ella dio la bienvenida a los extraños con una sonrisa de corazón abierto e invitó a cenar.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

niño
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
El niño jugó felizmente en el parque.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

llama brillante
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
El fuego ardió durante horas antes de que se controlara.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilidad social
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilidad social debe ser parte del currículo educativo.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

pasillo
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Los niños dejaron sus zapatos en el pasillo.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

indistinguible
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
La diferencia entre los dos tonos era casi indistinguible.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

deslumbrar
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Los trucos del mago deslumbraron a la audiencia.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruir
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ciudad fue reconstruida después del terremoto.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibila
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La anciana dio una advertencia sibila sobre el futuro.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hipotecar
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
La empresa hipotecó sus activos para asegurar el préstamo.