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B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

horario; plan de eventos;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Por favor, verifica tu horario antes de confirmar la hora de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

socialismo
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
En el socialismo, los recursos se distribuyen de manera equitativa entre los ciudadanos.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

canciones
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Escucha canciones para aprender pronunciación.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

pequeña chispa
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
No había ni una chispa de duda en su mente.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

estándar
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Este coche cumple con todos los estándares de seguridad.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilidad
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilidad de la sal en agua es alta.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

simultáneamente
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Trabajó en dos proyectos simultáneamente.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

camarón
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Pedimos camarones a la parrilla con mantequilla de ajo para la cena.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
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 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

estereotipado
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Sus chistes estereotipados no lograron impresionar a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

escamoso
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
El pez tiene la piel escamosa.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salario
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Ella recibe un buen salario por su trabajo como profesora.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

desplazamiento
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Desplazar por los feeds pierde mucho tiempo.
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.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personal
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
El personal en el hospital es muy servicial.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

sustancialmente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nueva política ha mejorado sustancialmente las condiciones laborales.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

satisfacción
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Los alimentos ricos en fibra proporcionan mayor satisfacción.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

cráneo
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la radiografía del cráneo.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

subconsciente
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Los miedos a menudo provienen de la mente subconsciente.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Los estudiantes realizaron un divertido sketch en el evento.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

sincronía
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La sincronía de sus pensamientos asombró a todos.
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

más rápido que la velocidad del sonido; relacionado con velocidades mayores que la del sonido
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
El avión supersónico rompió la barrera del sonido.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

vista
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
La vista del atardecer le quitó el aliento.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

suficientemente
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Ella estudió suficientemente para aprobar el examen.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

deportista
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Él es un verdadero deportista, siempre justo y respetuoso con sus oponentes.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

supresión
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La supresión de la libertad de expresión llevó a protestas.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
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.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

escribir rápidamente y de manera desordenada
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Él scrawle su firma en la parte inferior de la página.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

pez cabeza de serpiente moteada
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
El pez cabeza de serpiente moteada es popular para la acuicultura en el sur de Asia.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un pasador metálico con una hélice; fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Él atornilló la estantería a la pared firmemente.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

alisar
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Ella se alisó el cabello antes de la reunión.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

detener
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
El barco está deteniéndose en las Islas Malvinas.
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

subtexto
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
El subtexto de su discurso sugirió desacuerdo.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

estrato
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
La capa superior de la sociedad disfrutaba de privilegios que no estaban disponibles para los demás.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

razón; motivo;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Ella trabajó horas extras por el bien del futuro de su familia.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

sermón
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
El pastor dio un sermón conmovedor sobre la compasión y el perdón.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

cortar con tijeras
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
El sastre cortó la tela de manera ordenada.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

despreciar
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Él se sintió herido cuando su invitación fue despreciada.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

hincharse
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Su tobillo comenzó a hincharse después de la lesión.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolerancia
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Vivió en la pobreza con tolerancia silenciosa.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

empate
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un empate.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

santuario
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
El bosque es un santuario para los animales en peligro de extinción.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simulado
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
El piloto entrenó en un ambiente de vuelo simulado.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

inventario
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
La tienda tiene una amplia variedad de productos.
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

sistemas
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
Los sistemas efectivos mejoran la productividad.
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 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

tecnología sostenible
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
La tecnología sostenible garantiza un futuro más limpio.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

sacrilegio
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Robar del templo se consideraba un acto de sacrilegio.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

sustituto
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
La madre sustituta dio a luz al niño tras llevarlo durante nueve meses.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

simplificar o aumentar la eficiencia
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
La compañía tiene como objetivo optimizar la producción para reducir los costos.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

estibador
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Los estibadores trabajaron incansablemente para descargar la carga antes del amanecer.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

resumir
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Ella resumió el informe en solo unos minutos.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

significativamente
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
La economía ha mejorado significativamente en la última década.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selectivo
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
La universidad tiene un proceso selectivo de admisión para los nuevos estudiantes.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

aterrador
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Esa película de terror realmente fue aterradora.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

persuasión
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
El líder usó una suave persuasión para ganar apoyo para el plan.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

corto; breve
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
La reunión fue muy corta, duró solo diez minutos.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

escéptico; desconfiado; que cuestiona la verdad de algo
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Muchos científicos siguen siendo escépticos sobre la nueva teoría.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

esguince
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Ella se torció el tobillo mientras corría en el parque.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

escrúpulo
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Él no tenía escrúpulos para mentir y avanzar.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

encogerse de hombros
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Él se encogió de hombros cuando le preguntaron sobre el archivo perdido.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

síntoma
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
La fiebre es un síntoma común de la gripe.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinidad, concentración de sal
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinidad del océano varía dependiendo de la profundidad y la ubicación.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

automenos
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Su constante automenos lo hacía sentir incómodo frente a los demás.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
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 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

persona o cosa que inicia algo; el primer plato de una comida
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
El primer plato de la comida era una ensalada fresca.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

arroz secado al sol
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Los agricultores extendieron el arroz secado al sol sobre alfombras para que se secara completamente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

síndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
El síndrome de Down afecta el desarrollo físico y mental de una persona.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
El pueblo fue construido cerca de un pantano.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

citación judicial
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
El testigo recibió una citación judicial para comparecer en la corte la próxima semana.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

superabundancia
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de una superabundancia de flores.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

ensalada
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Ella preparó una ensalada fresca con lechuga, tomates y pepinos.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restos
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
El perro comió los restos de la mesa.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

simbolizar
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La paloma simboliza la paz a través de las culturas.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

tormenta
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
La tormenta causó apagones en toda la ciudad.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

seguridad
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La seguridad alimentaria es esencial para la supervivencia humana.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

separatista
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
El grupo separatista exigió la independencia del gobierno central.
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.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
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.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

abrasador
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
El calor abrasador hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue sostenida.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

repentino; abrupto; inesperado;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Hubo un cambio repentino en el clima.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

supervivencia
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La supervivencia en la naturaleza puede ser una experiencia desafiante.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

autocontrol
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Su autocontrol durante la crisis fue notable.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

jabonoso
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La planta tiene hojas jabonosas que producen espuma cuando se frotan en agua.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

irritable, malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios iracundos ofendieron a todos en la sala.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fundir
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Los trabajadores funden hierro de su mineral en la fábrica.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

sinérgico
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Los dos departamentos tienen una relación sinérgica que aumenta la productividad.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

tienda
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Necesito ir a la tienda para comprar algunos víveres.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
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.