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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.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

avance; desarrollo; pago por adelantado
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
La tecnología ha logrado grandes avances en los últimos años.
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

tambor
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
El músico folclórico tocó una melodía animada en su tambor.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

ocupado
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Está demasiado ocupado para contestar el teléfono.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

tradicional
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Tuvieron una ceremonia de boda tradicional.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructificar
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Las nuevas políticas ayudarán a fructificar el potencial económico de la región.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

notablemente
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Ella es notablemente talentosa en la pintura.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

felicidad
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
No podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

significado
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
El significado del gesto fue malinterpretado.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

cronología
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La cronología de la dinastía fue cuidadosamente estudiada por los historiadores.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

detección
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La detección de fraude en el sistema fue rápida.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

preliminar
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Los pasos preliminares son cruciales antes del proyecto principal.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

variegado
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas variegadas.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolítico
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Las comunidades neolíticas comenzaron a practicar la agricultura y a domesticar animales.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidencialidad
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidencialidad es crucial en la seguridad de datos.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

frío; sensación de miedo o ansiedad; relajarse
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Había un escalofrío en el aire cuando se acercaba el otoño.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

domicilio
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Él declaró a Canadá como su domicilio legal.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

milla
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Caminó una milla para llegar a la parada del autobús.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

reverencia
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Ella dio una rápida reverencia antes de salir del escenario.
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

redimir
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Él logró redimir su reputación después del escándalo.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

respetable
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Ella trabaja para una firma de abogados de renombre en la ciudad.
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

encuadernador de libros
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
El viejo encuadernador restauró cuidadosamente el antiguo manuscrito.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

mariscal de campo
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabólico
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
El régimen diabólico del dictador trajo miseria a la nación.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

proteger
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
Protégete de los efectos negativos de las redes sociales.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

un engranaje pequeño o la parte externa del ala de un pájaro; restringir o inmovilizar
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
La pinión del pájaro estaba herida, lo que le impedía volar.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

latitud
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
El dispositivo GPS mostró nuestras coordenadas exactas de latitud y longitud en el mapa.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tensión en la sala desapareció lentamente.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

terriblemente
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Se sintió terriblemente triste después de escuchar la noticia.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

cosecha
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Los agricultores están ocupados durante la temporada de cosecha de arroz.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

rico en hierro
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Los metales ferrosos se usan comúnmente en la construcción.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

mitad
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Él comió la mitad del pastel.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

ejercicios de mano
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Los ejercicios regulares de mano son esenciales para la recuperación muscular.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamericano
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Ella está orgullosa de su herencia afroamericana.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

silogismo
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
El filósofo explicó el concepto de silogismo usando ejemplos simples.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

egoísmo
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Sus decisiones a menudo eran impulsadas por el egoísmo en lugar de por la preocupación por los demás.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

cambiable; inestable
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
El clima es muy cambiante en primavera.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitación; copia; réplica
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
su imitación del famoso actor fue tan buena que todos estallaron en risa.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

miedo; temor
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Ella superó su miedo a las alturas tomando clases de escalada.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Él estaba insensible al frío mientras yacía en la nieve.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

vacilar o perder fuerza o impulso
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Su voz vaciló mientras pronunciaba el discurso.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

perezoso
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Se le vio como un joven perezoso sin metas.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

flor de cerezo
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Las flores de cerezo florecen hermosamente en abril.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

chelo
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Practicó el violonchelo durante horas cada día.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

firmemente
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Ella creía firmemente en su decisión.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

Equipo o un carruaje con sus accesorios
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
El noble llegó en un gran carruaje.
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/verb /dɛnt/

dent

abolladura
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
El accidente dejó una abolladura en la puerta del coche.
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

insinuación
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
Ella no dio ninguna insinuación sobre sus planes.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

triturar
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
Ella trituró los viejos documentos antes de tirarlos.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

dulce; amable; agradable
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Ella tiene una dulce voz que a todos les encanta escuchar.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnosticar
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con neumonía.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apático
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Él estaba apático respecto al resultado del partido.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

domingo
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Normalmente descansamos en casa el domingo.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

ciudadanos
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
Los ciudadanos deben seguir las regulaciones sobre la contaminación.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

inicialmente
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Inicialmente, rechazó la oferta pero luego la aceptó.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

jurídico
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
El caso planteó importantes preguntas jurídicas.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

logro
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Graduarse de la universidad fue su mayor logro.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

subyacer
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Las fuertes tradiciones culturales subyacen a las prácticas de la comunidad.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

gasolina
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
El precio de la gasolina ha aumentado significativamente este mes.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

trabajo arduo
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Después de años de trabajo arduo, finalmente completó su título.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

maldición
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
El nombre del dictador fue pronunciado con maldición después de su caída.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

estigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Todavía existe un estigma en torno a los problemas de salud mental en muchas sociedades.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

preservación de la biodiversidad
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
La preservación de la biodiversidad es crítica para el equilibrio ecológico.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

divertido; gracioso; entretenido
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Los niños encontraron la actuación del payaso muy divertida.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

acción colectiva
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Se necesita acción colectiva para mitigar el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Fue al médico por una leve enfermedad estomacal.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
La novela describía la vida desenfrenada de un libertino en el Francia del siglo XVIII.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

ofrenda
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
La ofrenda fue tomada durante el servicio del domingo.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

desmagnetizar
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
El técnico desmagnetizó la vieja cinta de casete.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

acantilado
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Las olas chocaron contra la base del acantilado.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Él llegó con el cabello desordenado y la ropa arrugada.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certeza
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Podemos decir con certeza que el proyecto se completará a tiempo.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolar
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Los científicos extrapolan los cambios climáticos basados en datos pasados.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenético
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La multitud frenética vitoreó cuando la banda subió al escenario.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

débil; enfermizo; pálido
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
El niño enfermizo necesitaba atención y cuidados especiales.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

dual
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Ella tiene doble ciudadanía de ambos países.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

involucrado
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Ella estaba profundamente involucrada en el servicio comunitario.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

acortar
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Decidió acortar su discurso para ajustarse al límite de tiempo.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

legislador
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
El legislador introdujo un proyecto de ley para mejorar la atención médica.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

gaviota
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
La gaviota se lanzó hacia abajo para agarrar el pez del agua.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

cuidar
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Ella cuidó a su madre enferma hasta que se recuperó.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

moneda británica / excelente
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Fue elogiada por su excelente trabajo en el proyecto.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

profesional
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Ella es una profesional médica capacitada.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomía
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
París es famoso por su rica tradición en gastronomía.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestos
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Los gestos efectivos añaden énfasis a un discurso.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

desprotegido, descuidado
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
En un momento sin protección, ella reveló sus verdaderos sentimientos sobre el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

mínimo
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
El daño al coche fue mínimo después del accidente.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

ver a lo lejos
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Desde la cima de la colina, vieron un pequeño pueblo en la distancia.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

regreso
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
El grupo está regresando al puerto el 25 de diciembre.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

romper un compromiso
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
La empresa rompió su promesa de aumentar los salarios.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

anterior
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Revisé el capítulo anterior antes de comenzar el nuevo.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltratar
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La ley castiga a aquellos que maltratan a los animales.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

reunirse de nuevo
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
El comité se reunirá después del almuerzo.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

transcurrir
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Pasaron varias horas antes de que él finalmente regresara a casa.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

payasada
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Su constante payasada irritó al público serio.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

niño
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
El niño jugó felizmente en el parque.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
El tigre cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.