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C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

buscadoramente
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Ella lo miró buscando, esperando una respuesta honesta.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envolver
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
La cima de la montaña estaba envuelta en niebla.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

demandar
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Ella decidió demandar a la empresa por daños.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

relacionado con sangre
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
El cirujano examinó la secreción sanguínea de la herida.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

escad pescado
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
El pescador atrapó un escad en la red.
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

romper
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
La cuerda se rompió bajo el peso.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

configuración
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
La empresa presentó un nuevo set-up para la disposición de la oficina.
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 /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

astuto; inteligente; perspicaz
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
El astuto hombre de negocios hizo un trato rentable en el mercado competitivo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

escéptico
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
El científico era escéptico de las teorías sin evidencia sólida.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

salsa
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Ella agregó salsa de tomate a su pasta.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

sumergir
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Las aguas de la inundación amenazaron con sumergir el pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

síntesis, combinación
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La síntesis de ideas desde múltiples perspectivas condujo a la innovación.
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.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

relacionado con el significado en el lenguaje
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Los modelos de IA utilizan análisis semántico para entender el contexto.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

declaración
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
El CEO emitió una declaración sobre los planes futuros de la empresa.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Instaló el software para mejorar el rendimiento de su computadora.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

espada
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
El caballero sacó su espada para defender el castillo.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

santificar
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
El sacerdote santificará la ceremonia de matrimonio.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

escaso
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
La vegetación era escasa en el desierto.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

soltera
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
La novela presentó a una soltera de buen corazón que cuidaba a los niños del pueblo.
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.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

lucha
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
La lucha por la independencia unió a la nación.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

simplificar
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
El profesor simplificó la ecuación compleja para los estudiantes.
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.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
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 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

caja de jabón
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Ella compró una hermosa caja de jabón para el baño.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

arroyo
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Un arroyo fluía a través del prado.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

especializado
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Él tiene un conocimiento especializado de las civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulación
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulación ayudó a los estudiantes a comprender la teoría compleja.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

enfermedad; dolencia
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Ella tomó tiempo libre del trabajo debido a la enfermedad.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situación posible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
La empresa se preparó para el peor de los casos.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Él es el gerente senior en el departamento.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
El sol brillará intensamente mañana.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

adulación; halagos falsos
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Su adulación no pudo convencer a nadie de su sinceridad.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extremadamente limpio y ordenado; inmaculado
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La casa estaba completamente limpia y ordenada después de la limpieza.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó el comentario injusto.
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.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truco, hazaña, obstaculizar el crecimiento
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
El actor realizó un stunt peligroso en la película.
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

deportivo
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
Los niños estaban en un estado de ánimo deportivo durante el picnic.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paja o caña
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Ella bebió el jugo a través de una paja.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

alguien
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
Alguien está tocando la puerta.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

pronunciar con silbido
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
El actor pronunció sus líneas con un silbido para un efecto dramático.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

alma
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Ella vertió su corazón y alma en su obra de arte.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

estigmatizar
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Las personas con ciertas enfermedades a menudo son estigmatizadas de manera injusta.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

muestra
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
El doctor tomó una muestra de sangre para la prueba.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

especial
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Este regalo es muy especial para mí.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

estabilización
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
La estabilización de la estructura fue esencial después del terremoto.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

crítica mordaz
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una crítica mordaz de la película.
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

pequeño en tamaño o cantidad; insuficiente; apenas adecuado
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
El campo de refugiados tenía suministros de comida escasos.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

rasguñar
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Él rasguñó sus zapatos en la acera.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

autoindulgencia
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Su fin de semana de autoindulgencia incluyó comer dulces y ver películas sin parar.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

firme, leal
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Ella es una firme defensora de la protección del medio ambiente.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

a prueba de sonido; que evita que el sonido entre o salga
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
El estudio de grabación tiene paredes a prueba de sonido.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

confiscar
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
El tribunal decidió confiscar la propiedad de la empresa.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

tamaño
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Esta camisa es demasiado pequeña en tamaño para mí.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

pedazo / descartar
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Usó un trozo de papel para anotar el número.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

secreción
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La secreción de insulina es crucial para la regulación del azúcar en sangre.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

hedor
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
El hedor de la basura llenó el callejón.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

paisaje marino
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
El artista pintó un hermoso paisaje marino al atardecer.
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.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

América del Sur
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasil es el país más grande de América del Sur.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superfluo
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Su discurso contenía demasiados detalles superfluos.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

supervisar
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Ella fue contratada para supervisar el proyecto de construcción.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

sufragista
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Los sufragistas organizaron manifestaciones para exigir los derechos de voto para las mujeres.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

flexible
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
El cuerpo de la gimnasta era notablemente flexible.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

amamantar
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
La madre gata amamantó a sus gatitos en la cesta.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

santidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La santidad de la vida nunca debe ser comprometida.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Los niños son altamente sugestionables y pueden creer lo que se les dice.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

sombra
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
El árbol proyectó una larga sombra sobre el jardín por la tarde.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

examinar o inspeccionar de cerca y a fondo
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
El científico examinó los datos antes de publicar sus hallazgos.
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.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

parte
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Cada socio recibió una parte igual de las ganancias de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sabiduría
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Su sabiduría para resolver problemas le ganó el respeto de sus colegas.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poste de soporte
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La cuerda roja estaba unida a los estanchiones para guiar a la multitud.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

estrés
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
El estrés excesivo puede causar problemas de salud.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

sudorífico
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
El doctor recetó un medicamento sudorífico para reducir la fiebre.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

resbalar
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Ella se resbaló en el piso mojado y cayó.
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 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.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

escuela
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Los niños caminaron juntos a la escuela.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

filtrarse lentamente
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
El agua comenzó a filtrarse a través de las grietas en la pared.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

supervisor
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
El supervisor revisó el progreso de cada empleado.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

susceptibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Alta susceptibilidad a infecciones requiere atención adicional.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

sincrónico
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
El aprendizaje sincrónico implica clases en línea en vivo.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

únicamente
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Él es completamente responsable de la decisión.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

estratificado
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La sociedad en el pasado estaba altamente estratificada según la clase y la riqueza.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

esfericidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
La esfericidad de la pelota permitió que rodara suavemente sobre el suelo.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

hermano/a
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Ella tiene tres hermanos, dos hermanos y una hermana.
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.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

sedición
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
El activista fue acusado de sedición por sus discursos inflamatorios.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

serial; consecutivo
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
El asesino en serie fue finalmente atrapado después de años de investigación.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

a veces
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
A veces doy un paseo por la tarde.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

empinado, excesivo
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Los excursionistas subieron un sendero empinado en la montaña.
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 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

felicidad
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

golpear
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
El rayo golpea el edificio alto durante la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

alondra
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
La alondra cantó hermosamente mientras se elevaba sobre el prado.
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

silencioso; callado; tranquilo
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
La biblioteca estaba completamente silenciosa durante las horas de estudio.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

beca
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.