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A2 noun /siːd/

seed

semilla
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Plante una semilla en el jardín.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroecología
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
La agroecología promueve la agricultura ecológica.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

proporción
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
La proporción de niños a niñas en la clase es 2:1.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
A menudo se molesta por los asuntos más triviales.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islámico
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ciudad tiene muchos centros culturales islámicos.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

bilis
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
El hígado produce bilis para ayudar a digerir las grasas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

inalienable
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
La libertad de expresión es un derecho inalienable.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

dentro de la célula
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
El medicamento funciona al dirigirse a las bacterias intracelulares.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

benevolencia o caridad
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Su benevolencia hacia los pobres le valió respeto.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

al revés
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
La foto estaba colgada al revés en la pared.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

arborétum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Visitamos el arborétum de la ciudad para aprender sobre árboles exóticos.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

cubrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Por favor cubra la comida para mantenerla fresca.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

despreocupación
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Ella respondió las preguntas difíciles con sorprendente despreocupación.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de tormento en confinamiento solitario.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

colgar
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Cuelgo mi abrigo en el gancho.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

lado
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
La tienda está en el lado de la carretera.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grande
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Se mudaron a una casa grande con mucho espacio.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

sinopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
El editor le pidió al autor que enviara una sinopsis de una página de la novela.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnoliento; adormilado; cansado
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Me sentí somnoliento después de la comida pesada.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

tiempo libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

esperanzado
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Él permaneció esperanzado a pesar de los desafíos.
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 /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilancia
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Se requiere vigilancia constante en ciberseguridad.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

derrotista
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Su actitud derrotista desanimó al resto del equipo.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

tener cuidado
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Cuidado con el perro cerca de la puerta.
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

cuchillo
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
Ella usó un cuchillo afilado para cortar las verduras para la cena.
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 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

recuperarse
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Ella fue al campo a recuperarse después de la cirugía.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

reducción
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
La reducción de los gases de efecto invernadero es un objetivo global principal.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

morir
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Las flores morirán sin agua.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

investigación
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
La investigación sobre las ondas de radio comenzó antes en India.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

tienda
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Los soldados montaron su tienda en el campamento militar.
A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

permanecer
Meaning
to stay in the same place; to continue to exist
Example
Only a few guests remain at the party.
Sólo unos pocos invitados permanecen en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

murallas de protección
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
El soldado se escondió detrás de la muralla de protección para su seguridad.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

himno nacional
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido internacional.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

vergüenza
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Su rostro se puso rojo de vergüenza después del error.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

mejorado
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Su salud ha mejorado significativamente desde el mes pasado.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

querido
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Ella es muy querida por sus abuelos.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Esta toalla es muy absorbente y se seca rápido.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

accesible
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
El museo es fácilmente accesible por transporte público.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

conocimiento
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
La física cuántica está más allá de mi conocimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

hecho a la ligera
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
El informe fue escrito de manera apresurada, lleno de errores.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

desolado
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
El vecindario desolado fue abandonado por la mayoría de los residentes.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

burlesque
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
La obra fue una ingeniosa burla de la ópera tradicional.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

mentalidad de crecimiento
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a enfrentar desafíos.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

felicidad
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

nube
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se agruparon antes de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fértil
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
El suelo fértil de esta región lo hace perfecto para cultivar verduras.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

providencia divina
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Creían que su supervivencia se debía a la providencia divina.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardeo
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
La ciudad fue devastada por el bombardeo.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

kilogramo
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
La bolsa de arroz pesa cinco kilogramos.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Este software es compatible con ambos sistemas, Windows y Mac.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

sin forma
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
La niebla creó una masa sin forma a lo lejos.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

parecido a la verdad
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
La historia parecía parecida a la verdad aunque era completamente ficticia.
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

otros
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
Me gusta pasar tiempo con otros.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

apasionado, entusiasta
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Ella dio un discurso apasionado sobre el cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

parte externa del oído
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
El doctor examinó la parte externa del oído del paciente en busca de signos de infección.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

pequeña ola
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Aparecieron pequeñas olas en el lago cuando el pez se movió.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Él es un científico eminente conocido por su investigación innovadora.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intenso
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Ella asistió a un curso intensivo de inglés antes de mudarse al extranjero.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

metedura de pata
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Cometió un gran error durante la reunión al olvidar el nombre del cliente.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

en nombre de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Ella aceptó el premio en nombre de su equipo.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

lengua; órgano muscular en la boca usado para saborear, hablar y tragar; idioma
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
El doctor le pidió sacar la lengua para el examen.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

moderación
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Él bebe vino con moderación.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

competencia
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La competencia creció entre los grupos lingüísticos.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hipnótico
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La música tuvo un efecto hipnótico en la audiencia.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

fitonutriente
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
El brócoli es rico en fitonutrientes que mejoran la inmunidad.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Relacionado con la oxidación
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
El estrés excesivo puede causar daño oxidativo en las células.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

dar un cabezazo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
La cabra dio un cabezazo contra la cerca.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

hito diplomático
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
La organización de la cumbre fue un hito diplomático.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Los niños embadurnaron la pared con pintura.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

omnívoro
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Los osos son animales omnívoros que comen tanto plantas como carne.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

juegos olímpicos
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a los mejores atletas del mundo.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

incesante; continuo
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
La lluvia incesante duró tres días.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Los lirios de canna de color naranja brillante crecieron altos junto al estanque.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

roble
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
El viejo roble dio sombra a todo el jardín.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

amonestación
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Él recibió una amonestación por su trabajo descuidado.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

filósofo
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sócrates fue un filósofo famoso de la antigua Grecia.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

oro
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
El brazalete de oro brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

¡Oh!
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
¡Oh, no sabía que estabas aquí!
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
El conejo albino tenía pelaje blanco y ojos rosados.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

ocasionalmente; de vez en cuando;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
A veces visito a mi abuela los fines de semana.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

indispensable
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
El agua es indispensable para la supervivencia humana.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

amigo
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Él fue al cine con su mejor amigo.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

líquido
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
El agua es un líquido a temperatura ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétalo
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Cada pétalo de la margarita era blanco con un centro amarillo.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
El diplomático negoció un acuerdo de paz.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

agricultor
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
El agricultor plantó arroz en los campos fértiles esta temporada.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médico
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
El médico recetó algo de medicina para tratar la condición.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhesión
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Se necesita una fuerte adhesión para que las baldosas se mantengan en su lugar.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

independencia
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
La independencia inspiró el movimiento.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cementerio
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
El viejo cementerio cerca de la iglesia data del siglo XVIII.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

andamio
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Los trabajadores erigieron un andamio para pintar el exterior del edificio.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

reputado; famoso
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Se le considera uno de los mejores médicos del país.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimista
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se mantuvo optimista acerca del futuro.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

oficial de bandera
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
El oficial de bandera revisó la flota antes de la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogante; altivo
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada arrogante y se alejó.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

monografía
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
El profesor publicó una monografía sobre la cerámica antigua.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

pesado, anticuado
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
La conferencia fue tan pesada que muchos estudiantes tuvieron dificultades para mantenerse despiertos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

insurgente
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
El ejército arrestó a varios insurgentes después del ataque.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

conferencia
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
La conferencia sobre el clima destacó la energía renovable.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

palinodia
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
El poeta escribió una palinodia para disculparse por sus palabras severas anteriores.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

despedir
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
La compañía lo despidió por bajo rendimiento.