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C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

sabroso (salado o picante)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
El restaurante sirve una variedad de platos sabrosos.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

estoico, imperturbable
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Ella permaneció estoica durante la crisis, sin mostrar miedo ni pánico.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

importante
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
La compañía hizo cambios importantes en su política.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sellar las grietas en las paredes puede evitar que las plagas entren.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

gran red
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Los pescadores echaron su gran red en el río.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

quemar
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
El fuego quemó las paredes del edificio.
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.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

la voz más alta femenina o de niño
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Ella cantó hermosamente en el rango soprano durante el concierto.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

inteligencia; astucia; apariencia ordenada y moderna
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Su inteligencia al resolver problemas impresionó a todos.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

supuesto
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
El supuesto experto no pudo responder la pregunta.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

raspar
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Se raspó la rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

estructuras
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
La región tiene estructuras antiguas.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

saludable
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
El accidente fue un recordatorio saludable de conducir con cuidado.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

paro
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
El tráfico llegó a un paro después del accidente.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

suavemente o tranquilamente
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Ella habló suavemente para no despertar al bebé.
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.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

circundante
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Las colinas circundantes estaban cubiertas de niebla.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

tartamudear
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
El estudiante nervioso comenzó a tartamudear durante su discurso.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habilidad
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su habilidad con las manos.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Ella se volvió sentimental al mirar las viejas fotografías de la familia.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilidad
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Su sensibilidad artística la hizo apreciar los detalles finos en las pinturas.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
El niño se puso malhumorado cuando no pudo conseguir su juguete favorito.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

saturar
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
La lluvia intensa saturó el suelo en minutos.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Las prácticas sostenibles mitigan el impacto ambiental.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

cortar
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Ella cortó el hilo suelto de su vestido.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

acera
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
Los niños estaban jugando en la acera.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
El doctor recetó una tableta sublingual para una absorción más rápida.
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 speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

tonto; estúpido
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
¡No seas tonto, por supuesto que puedes hacerlo!
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.
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.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

atractivo y refinado
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero refinado que impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
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 /ˈsætər/

satyr

felicidad
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

colador
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Ella usó un colador para colar la pasta.
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.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

experimentado / sazonado
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Ella es una maestra experimentada con más de 20 años de experiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

rápido; veloz; ágil;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
El servicio de entrega rápido llegó en una hora.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

selección
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
El proceso de selección se basa en el mérito.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

arreglar / un tipo de árbol
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Él arregló su habitación antes de que llegaran los invitados.
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.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

alrededores
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Ella se adaptó rápidamente a su nuevo entorno.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

trineo
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Los niños montaron un trineo por la colina nevada.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

moneda
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transacción se hizo en monedas.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

suficiente; adecuado para el propósito; satisfactorio
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Tenemos suficiente tiempo para completar el proyecto.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

ciencia
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
La ciencia sigue explorando lo desconocido.
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.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

santuario; templo; lugar sagrado
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Los peregrinos visitan el santuario para rezar por buena salud.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

estricto; que exige el cumplimiento exacto de las reglas
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
El maestro es muy estricto con las fechas límite de las tareas.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

suburbio
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Se mudaron a un suburbio tranquilo para criar a sus hijos lejos del ruido de la ciudad.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

inmersión
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La inmersión de los campos duró varios días después de la lluvia fuerte.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

hedor; mal olor
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La basura creó un terrible hedor en la cocina.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

sociopolítico
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Los factores sociopolíticos a menudo influyen en las decisiones de políticas públicas.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

colador
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Usa un colador para drenar el agua de la pasta.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

patrocinador
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
La empresa se convirtió en el principal patrocinador del evento.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

golpear con fuerza
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Él slaméo la puerta enojado después de la discusión.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

especie; tipo
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de miles de especies animales.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autosuficiente
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La granja es completamente autosuficiente en la producción de verduras.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbete
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
En los días calurosos, disfruta de un vaso de sorbete de limón.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

entrecerrar los ojos
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
Ella entrecerró los ojos por la luz brillante del sol.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

artificial, forzado
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Su discurso sonaba forzado y ensayado.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

secreto
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
Ella echó un vistazo secreto a sus notas.
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 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

severo, agudo
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
La fuerte diferencia entre la pobreza y la riqueza era evidente en la ciudad.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

apuesta
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Las apuestas eran altas para el éxito del proyecto.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

picar
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
La abeja lo picó en el brazo mientras él estaba jardineando.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

manzana de elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La manzana de elefante tiene un sabor único que muchas personas disfrutan.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

en posición supina
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Él estaba acostado en el césped, mirando las estrellas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

desorden total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Después de la tormenta, toda la ciudad estaba en desorden total.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egocéntrico
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Estaba demasiado egocéntrico para notar la angustia de su amigo.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

relacionado con un esquema o de forma resumida
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
El ingeniero proporcionó un diagrama esquemático del proyecto.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

trampa
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
El cazador puso una trampa para atrapar conejos.
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.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

subsistencia
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Muchos agricultores dependen de la agricultura de subsistencia.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

supremacía; autoridad o poder más alto
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
El país estableció supremacía naval en la región.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

triturar
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Ella trituró los viejos documentos antes de tirarlos.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manera similar
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De manera similar, podemos lograr el éxito con dedicación y trabajo arduo.
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 /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

subyugación
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Su subyugación a la autoridad molestó a sus colegas.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

moverse sigilosamente
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Intentó moverse sigilosamente entre las sombras para evitar ser visto.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

espíritu; alma; entusiasmo; coraje
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
El equipo mostró un gran espíritu a pesar de perder el partido.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

aguafiestas
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
No seas un aguafiestas y déjanos disfrutar de la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subacuático
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Los buzos exploraron el sistema de cavernas subacuáticas llenas de peces raros.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectario
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La región ha estado atormentada por la violencia sectaria durante décadas.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

separación; división; alejamiento
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La separación de los dos países fue pacífica.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

satisfactorio
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Los resultados de la prueba fueron satisfactorios.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sofisticado
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Los diseños sofisticados mejoran la estética.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solícito
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Ella siempre estaba solicitada por el bienestar de sus estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

carroñero / recolector de basura
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Los buitres son escavengers naturales que limpian el medio ambiente.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Él evita la atención pública y prefiere la privacidad.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de segunda categoría
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
La película fue entretenida, pero claramente de segunda categoría en comparación con la original.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristeza, pena, dolor
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Su tristeza era evidente después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
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.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

sonámbulo
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
El sonámbulo salió de la casa por la noche.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

muestra; espécimen; ejemplar
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
El científico recogió una muestra de sangre para su análisis.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada gruñona y se fue.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

seis
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Hay seis manzanas en la mesa.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

estampida
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
El fuerte ruido causó una estampida de la multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

de mala calidad, inmoral o barato
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Él evitó el club nocturno sórdido en el centro.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

saneamiento
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Las buenas prácticas de saneamiento son clave para prevenir infestaciones.