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B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

siete hábitos
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Incluso los hábitos ayudan a mantener un estilo de vida equilibrado.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Necesitamos ajustar ligeramente el diseño.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

bombilla
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
La bombilla en la cocina necesita ser reemplazada.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

diez litros
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
El recipiente podría contener hasta un decalitro de agua.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

rápido; veloz; ágil;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
El servicio de entrega rápido llegó en una hora.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

felicidad
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

cine
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Fuimos al cine para ver una película nueva.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmisible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 es una enfermedad altamente transmisible.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

ocupante
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
El coche tenía tres ocupantes en el momento del accidente.
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauvinista
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Su actitud chauvinista alienó a muchas de sus compañeras de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

libre
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
El artista disfrutó de la libertad ilimitada de expresión.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justamente; moderadamente; razonablemente
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
El examen fue bastante fácil, pero algunas preguntas fueron desafiantes.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

involucrado
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Se encontró a sí misma involucrada en una acalorada disputa familiar.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirecto o sarcástico
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Ella le dio un elogio indirecto sobre su trabajo.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

exhortar
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
El profesor exhortó a los estudiantes a trabajar duro para los exámenes.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

utilitario
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
El edificio tenia un diseno utilitario simple.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aireado
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
El nuevo apartamento es brillante y aireado.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbano
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero urbano que encantó a todos en la fiesta.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agitar o mover algo de manera salvaje; forcejear
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Él agitó sus brazos para mantenerse a flote en el agua.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malévolo; maligno
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
El software malicioso dañó muchas computadoras.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

ficticio, falso
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
La historia que contó era completamente ficticia.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

pastor
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
El pastor guió su rebaño hacia el pasto verde.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatorio
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La máquina usa un motor rotatorio para funcionar eficientemente.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

enunciación, pronunciación clara
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Su enunciación fue clara durante la presentación.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

venganza
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Él juró buscar venganza contra aquellos que lo perjudicaron.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

anuncio
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
El anuncio atrajo a muchos clientes nuevos.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

revista
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Ella se suscribió a una revista de ciencias.
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

atractivo
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
La actriz dio una actuación atractiva.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

mural
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
El artista pintó un hermoso mural en la pared de la escuela.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

valoración
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
La valoración de la propiedad fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

patente
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Él patentó su nuevo invento para protegerlo de ser copiado.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

persona revolucionaria
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
El activista era un verdadero revolucionario, inspirando a todos a su alrededor para unirse a la protesta.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

en general
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
En general, el proyecto ha sido exitoso.
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

producir
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
La fábrica produce coches.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

cada hora; ocurrido o hecho cada hora; continuamente
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
El informe del clima se actualiza cada hora.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arco
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
El arquero tensó su arco y apuntó al objetivo.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

casarse
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Planean casarse el próximo verano.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

caja de especias
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Ella abrió la caja de especias para encontrar comino para su curry.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

univalencia
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
El hidrógeno se caracteriza por su univalencia en las reacciones químicas.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivió en armonía con la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

disminuir gradualmente
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
La emoción del evento comenzó a disminuir después de unas horas.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

petulancia
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Su petulancia durante la reunión molestó a todos.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

eugenesia
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
La eugenesia ha sido criticada por sus aplicaciones no éticas en la historia.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

sal negra
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
Agregue una pizca de sal negra para mejorar el sabor de la ensalada de frutas.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

afligir
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
Muchas personas están afligidas por alergias estacionales.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

farsa, pretensión
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Su amabilidad fue solo una farsa para ganar confianza.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

curador
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
El curador organizó una nueva exposición de artefactos antiguos.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

traductor
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
El traductor ayudó a los turistas a entender la guía.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

incredulidad
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
Ella lo miró con incredulidad después de escuchar la extraña historia.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

metabolismo
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
El ejercicio aumenta el metabolismo y quema calorías.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

locura; demencia;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Sería una locura conducir en esta tormenta.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

palabra por palabra o literalmente
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Ella repitió sus instrucciones palabra por palabra para evitar errores.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

cesta
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Ella llevó las manzanas en una cesta.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activismo
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Su activismo ambiental inspiró a muchos jóvenes a actuar.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

discutir por cosas triviales
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Los niños comenzaron a discutir por el último pedazo de pastel.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitación
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La imitación de las celebridades por el comediante hizo reír a la audiencia.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

asesino
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
El presidente fue protegido de los posibles asesinos por los guardias de seguridad.
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lacónico
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta lacónica terminó la conversación rápidamente.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sin dolor
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Los métodos modernos aseguran un tratamiento sin dolor.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

palanca, barra rígida
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Él usó una palanca para levantar la piedra pesada.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

cerdo
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
El granjero alimentó al cerdo en el corral.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

mercurio
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Su estado de ánimo era tan cambiante como el mercurio.
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

dañar
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
Fumar puede dañar tu salud.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agricultura
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
La agricultura requiere tanto trabajo duro como conocimiento sobre la tierra.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

incomparable
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
La vista desde la montaña era incomparable.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discutir
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Necesitamos discutir el proyecto antes de finalizarlo.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Los dos productos son comparables en calidad pero difieren en precio.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

necesitado; pobre; sin recursos
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
La caridad ayuda a las familias necesitadas durante el invierno.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordenado; bien organizado; en buen estado
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Todo estaba en perfecto estado antes de la inspección.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

aliviar
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
El doctor recetó medicina para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertidumbre; duda o falta de certeza
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
La incertidumbre sobre el clima retrasó nuestro viaje.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aligerar; aclarar
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Un chiste puede aligerar el ambiente en una reunión tensa.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

campesino
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
La gente de la ciudad se rió de los sencillos modos del campesino.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

perro de caza
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
El bloodhound siguió el rastro a través del denso bosque.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

graduado
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Ella se graduará de la universidad el próximo año.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

peligroso
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conducir rápido por carreteras heladas es peligroso.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

famoso
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Él es un actor famoso en su país.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver la televisión.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

hongo
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
La pizza estaba cubierta con champiñones frescos.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
El sistema volverá a su configuración original después de la actualización.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

sin importar la situación
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Ella irá a la fiesta sin importar el clima.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

salva
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Los soldados dispararon una salva para honrar al general caído.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

desestabilizador, perturbador
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La deforestación tiene un efecto desestabilizador sobre la fauna.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

deber
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Le debo mi éxito al apoyo de mis padres.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

hormiga
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
La hormiga llevó comida a su nido.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

sinfónico
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
El concierto presentó una obra maestra sinfónica.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

asequible
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas asequibles para las familias.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

picante
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
La novela estaba llena de diálogos picantes.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

genealogía
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Pasó años investigando la genealogía de su familia.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

desengañar
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Ella trató de desengañarlo sobre los rumores falsos.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relacionado con la ropa o el estilo
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Sus elecciones sartoriales siempre estaban a la moda y eran admiradas.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inundación
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ciudad fue golpeada por una inundación de lluvia en solo unas pocas horas.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

discreto
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Las cámaras de seguridad están diseñadas para ser discretas.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

discordia
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
La discordia entre las personas perturba la estabilidad social.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

elefante
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
El elefante es el animal terrestre más grande del mundo.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

autocontrol
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Ella impresionó a todos con su autocontrol durante la entrevista.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuar
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Los precios de las acciones fluctúan debido a las condiciones del mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

travieso; pícaro
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Su sonrisa traviesa sugería que estaba tramando alguna travesura.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

interminable
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
La lluvia interminable hizo que el día se sintiera triste.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

gradualmente; poco a poco
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
El clima gradualmente se volvió más cálido en primavera.
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.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

desliz social
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Cometió un gran desliz social al olvidar su cumpleaños.