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B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

ahorros
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Muchas personas invierten sus ahorros en bienes raíces.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrol
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Practicar el autocontrol ayuda a evitar decisiones impulsivas.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

felicidad
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

sorprendente; asombroso
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es sorprendente lo rápido que los niños aprenden nuevos idiomas.
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 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

exquisito
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Ella horneó un exquisito pastel de chocolate para la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-consciente
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Él estaba semi-consciente después del accidente y apenas podía responder.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

cirujano
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
El cirujano realizó una operación compleja de corazón.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

refugio
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Los excursionistas encontraron refugio en una cueva durante la fuerte lluvia.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

puesta del sol
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
El romántico atardecer pintó el cielo con colores dorados.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

asiento
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Reservé un asiento para ti en el concierto.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

burlarse
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Él se burló de la idea de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

simplicidad; claridad
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
La belleza del diseño radica en su simplicidad.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

sugerencia; consejo
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
¿Tienes alguna sugerencia para mejorar la productividad de nuestro equipo?
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

una persona que sobrevive, especialmente una persona que sigue viva después de un evento en el que otras personas han muerto
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Ella es una sobreviviente de cáncer que ahora ayuda a otros pacientes.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumador
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Él es un fumador y trata de dejarlo cada año.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

adulador / falsa cortesía
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
El vendedor dio una charla aduladora que se sintió falsa.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

manchado; marcado; visto
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
El leopardo manchado se movió silenciosamente a través de la selva.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

rendición, presentación
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Su presentación del informe fue apreciada por el gerente.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitación humorística
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
El comediante parodió el discurso del político para entretener al público.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

mujer descuidada
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
La casa parecía como si una mujer descuidada viviera allí.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

compadecer
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Siento compasión por tu pérdida.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

nivel alto de complejidad o refinamiento
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
La sofisticación de la tecnología moderna de IA es notable.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

gastado, agotado
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Ella gastó toda su energía preparándose para el examen.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

enfoque sostenible y colaborativo
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Un enfoque sostenible y colaborativo es crucial para resolver los problemas ambientales.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Decidió hacer un baile solo en el show de talentos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
El camarero nos miró de forma gruñona cuando pedimos más agua.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

almacenamiento
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
El almacén ofrece mucho espacio de almacenamiento.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

espinoso
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
El cactus espinoso era difícil de manejar sin guantes.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

verduras de temporada
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Las verduras de temporada crecen abundantemente en invierno.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

boscosa
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
La cabaña estaba situada en un paisaje boscosa lleno de árboles altos.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

concesión
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
El gerente ofreció un bono como un obsequio a los empleados descontentos.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

sirviente
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
El sirviente abrió la puerta para los invitados.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

cosas
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Ella empacó todas sus cosas en la maleta.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

sigilo, moverse en secreto
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
El gato se movió sigilosamente hacia su presa.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

felicidad
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

discurso de saludo
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Ella pronunció un discurso de saludo en la ceremonia de graduación.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
El shádok es la fruta cítrica más grande del mundo.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativo
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Su desempeño fue superlativo, ganándose una ovación de pie.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

escritural
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
El sacerdote dio una referencia escritural durante el sermón.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

estructural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
La integridad estructural del puente fue probada después de la tormenta.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

simétrico
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
El artista diseñó un patrón simétrico en el suelo.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

existente o que opera por debajo del umbral de conciencia, percibido o que afecta la mente de alguien sin que lo sepa
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Los anuncios a menudo contienen mensajes subliminales.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

impactante
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Su belleza impactante atrajo la atención de todos.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedar
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
La enfermera sedó al paciente antes de la operación.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

seriedad; importancia
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La seriedad de la situación quedó clara cuando el doctor habló.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

bruscamente
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Los precios subieron bruscamente después del anuncio.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

secreción
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
El páncreas secreta insulina para regular los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

inmersión
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
La inmersión de las áreas costeras es una preocupación importante debido al aumento del nivel del mar.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

brillar
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
El anillo de diamantes brilló bajo las luces brillantes.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

científico
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Los descubrimientos científicos siguen dando forma a nuestra comprensión del mundo.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

sistemático
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque sistemático para resolver el problema.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

sudor
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Después de correr una hora, estaba cubierto de sudor.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

cantar
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
ella canta bellamente en el coro
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

lugar
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
Encontré un gran lugar para hacer un picnic en el parque.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

atónito, desconcertado
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La noticia de su renuncia repentina dejó a todos atónitos.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplicar
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
En dos trimestres, la campaña sextuplicó sus registros diarios.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

sustitución
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
La sustitución del antiguo sistema por el nuevo fue difícil.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

senador
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
El senador habló con pasión sobre las políticas ambientales.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

simplificación
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
La simplificación de procesos puede reducir significativamente los costos operacionales.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

sedicioso
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
El activista distribuyó folletos sediciosos entre la multitud.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

fácil; simple; sin complicaciones
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Esta es una receta fácil que cualquiera puede seguir.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

supervisar
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
El maestro supervisa a los estudiantes durante el examen.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

solución; respuesta; mezcla líquida
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Necesitamos encontrar una solución a este problema.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

hechizado; cautivado
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Los niños se quedaron hechizados mientras el mago hacía sus trucos.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

entrega
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
El contratista envió la entrega al cliente para su aprobación.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

incluir
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Los detalles menores fueron subsumidos bajo el tema principal.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristeza; dolor;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Su corazón estaba lleno de tristeza después de la tragedia.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

tropezar
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Él tropezó en el pavimento desigual.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

despectivo
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desdeñosa cuando hizo el comentario grosero.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

estupor
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Él permaneció en un estupor después de escuchar la noticia impactante.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

estímulo
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Las plantas responden al estímulo externo.
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

comenzar
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
Ella está comenzando un nuevo trabajo la próxima semana.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

escenario
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
El escenario de la película era una playa hermosa.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodisciplina
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
La autodisciplina es crucial para alcanzar el éxito a largo plazo.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

habilidoso
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Él es un carpintero habilidoso que puede construir hermosos muebles.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

estancarse
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
sin innovación, el negocio se estancará.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

especificación
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
La especificación del producto incluye todos los detalles necesarios.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

luchar
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Muchas regiones están luchando con la recuperación económica.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extremadamente sucio
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Vivía en una habitación sucia con muebles rotos.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

sur
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el sur.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

rodaje
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
El rodaje de la película tomó varios meses.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

restricción, crítica
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
La nueva ley impuso una restricción severa a la libertad de expresión.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servidumbre
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Muchos campesinos en la Europa medieval vivían bajo la servidumbre.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

sofistería
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofistería.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

configuración
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
La configuración del evento tomó horas para completar.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

estornudar
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Tuve que estornudar durante la reunión.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventas
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
La empresa vio un aumento significativo en las ventas durante la temporada navideña.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

esforzarse
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Ella se esfuerza por ser la mejor estudiante en su clase.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espía
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Lo atraparon espiando a su vecino a través de la ventana.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mi bandeja de entrada está llena de correos electrónicos de spam que necesito eliminar.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

dulce; amable; agradable
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Ella tiene una dulce voz que a todos les encanta escuchar.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

tenebroso
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Caminaban a través de la cueva tenebrosa con antorchas.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

súper
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Hizo un trabajo súper en el proyecto.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

brillante; reluciente;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
El coche nuevo brillante llamó la atención de todos.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

parecer
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Parece cansado después del largo viaje.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

hechicería
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Los aldeanos creían que la enfermedad fue causada por hechicería.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

estabilidad
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La estabilidad política es esencial para el crecimiento económico.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

jugoso
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que todos lo disfrutaron.