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C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

flaco
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
El chico flaco apenas podía levantar la bolsa pesada.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

separado
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Han estado viviendo en casas separadas desde el divorcio.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

cumbre
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
La cumbre abordó cuestiones globales urgentes.
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.
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.
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 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

saliva
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
El dentista le pidió que enjuagara la saliva de su boca.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

buscar
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
La policía registró la casa en busca de pruebas.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

zapato
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Ella compró un par de zapatos para correr para hacer ejercicio.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

barco
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
El barco de carga zarpó del puerto al amanecer.
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.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

gastar
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Gasto demasiado dinero en libros.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

sincronizar
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Los bailarines necesitan sincronizar sus movimientos.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

simbólico
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La paloma es simbólica de la paz y la libertad.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

pretendiente
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Ella tenía muchos pretendientes compitiendo por su atención.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

tema
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
El maestro presentó una nueva asignatura en la clase.
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 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

único
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Ella compró un boleto sencillo para el concierto.
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.
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 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.
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 /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

celestial
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
La pintura capturó una belleza celestial que se sentía de otro mundo.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

generar
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
El videojuego ha generado muchas secuelas.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

partidario
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Ella es una gran partidaria del refugio local de animales.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
El portavoz dirigió a la multitud durante la manifestación.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
El gobierno proporciona un subsidio de combustible para controlar los precios.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

quemar ligeramente
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
El fuego le quemó las cejas.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

asiento de caballo; cargar a alguien con responsabilidad
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
Él saddló el caballo antes de ir a montar.
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.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satanás
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Según los textos religiosos, Satanás tienta a las personas a pecar.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

fútbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
A él le gusta jugar al fútbol con sus amigos.
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 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

cortar
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
El agricultor sheará la oveja en la primavera.
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 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversivo
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
El grupo fue prohibido por sus actividades subversivas.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

estriar
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
La superficie de la roca fue estriada por el movimiento glaciar.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

azafrán
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
La tela de azafrán se veía hermosa a la luz del sol.
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.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

ahorro
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Los hábitos regulares de ahorro aseguran la seguridad financiera.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

algo
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Creo que algo está mal con mi teléfono.
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 /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

modesto
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
A pesar de su éxito, él se mantuvo modesto y humilde.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

ordenar
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Por favor ordena los archivos por fecha.
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.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

firmar
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Por favor firme el contrato en la parte inferior de la página.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Su apariencia desordenada causó una mala impresión en la entrevista.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

sesión espiritista
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Celebraron una sesión espiritista para contactar a su abuela fallecida.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

estancado; inmóvil; sin desarrollo
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
El agua estancada en el estanque estaba cubierta de algas.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

dirigir
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Él dirigió el coche cuidadosamente por la calle estrecha.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

verano
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Nos encanta ir a la playa durante el verano.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrapa
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
El rey nombró a un satrapa para supervisar la provincia distante.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

estepa
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Los nómadas viajaban por la vasta estepa con sus rebaños.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
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.
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.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

septiembre
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mi cumpleaños es en septiembre, y siempre lo celebro con amigos.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

reprimir
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Las autoridades deben reprimir las actividades criminales en los campus.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

examen minucioso
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
La nueva ley está bajo examen minucioso por el cuerpo legislativo.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

sinistro
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
La casa abandonada tenía una atmósfera siniestra.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

espectáculo
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales crearon un espectáculo impresionante en el cielo nocturno.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musculoso y fuerte
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
El atleta tenía una constitución musculosa que mostraba su fuerza.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

aserrín
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
El suelo estaba cubierto con aserrín del trabajo de carpintería.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

brillar tenuemente
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
El lago brillaba bajo la luz de la luna.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

siete
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Ella tiene siete manzanas en su cesta.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

español
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
Ella es fluida en español y francés.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

poner fin / whisky escocés
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
El informe puso fin a los rumores sobre una fusión.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

sexualidad
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Ella habló abiertamente sobre su sexualidad e identidad.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

estrategia
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La estrategia aseguró el éxito.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

suntuoso
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Los invitados fueron tratados con un banquete suntuoso.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

caluroso y húmedo, atractivo
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
El clima caluroso y húmedo dificultaba concentrarse en el trabajo.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

escasez
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La escasez de agua amenaza la agricultura.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

sincronizado, energizado, coordinado
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Los equipos fueron sincronizados para maximizar la productividad.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfecho
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Se sintió satisfecho después de terminar su proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

suplicante
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
El hombre suplicante pidió misericordia a los pies del rey.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; embarazoso
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso avergonzó a toda la familia.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

escatimar
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
No escatimes en calidad al comprar una nueva laptop.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

suma, resumen
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
El abogado dio un poderoso resumen del caso.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

sistema
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
El sistema educativo necesita reformas importantes.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

disfrutar completamente
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Él saboreó cada bocado del delicioso pastel.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

empapado
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Su ropa estaba empapada después de la lluvia intensa.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discusiones secundarias
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Las discusiones secundarias a menudo conducen a acuerdos.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuficiencia
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La granja logró la autosuficiencia completa en la producción de alimentos.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

sesión
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La sesión se celebró el 25 de febrero.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

chupar
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
El bebé empezó a chuparse el dedo.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigidez
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
La rigidez de las nuevas reglas sorprendió a todos.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

cambiar
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Cambié de café a té.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

colgar, lanzar
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Él colgó su bolso sobre su hombro antes de salir.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habilidad social
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Ella manejó la situación delicada con un remarquable savoir-faire.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

sarna
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
El doctor le diagnosticó sarna después de examinar la erupción.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

sargento-mayor
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
El sargento-mayor inspeccionó a las tropas antes del desfile.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

firme; resuelto; inquebrantable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Ella permaneció firme en su compromiso de ayudar a los pobres.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

escándalo
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
El asunto del político se convirtió en un escándalo público.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

chivo expiatorio
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Se convirtió en el chivo expiatorio del pobre rendimiento del equipo.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

caramelo de azúcar
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron comer dulces de azúcar coloridos en el festival.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sin palabras
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Ella se quedó sin palabras cuando recibió el premio.
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.
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.