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B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

miopía; visión a corto plazo
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Su decisión miope de abandonar la escuela temprano afectó sus perspectivas profesionales.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

desagradablemente
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La habitación estaba desagradablemente caliente por la tarde.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

rural, relacionado con pastores
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
La pintura tenía una escena pastoral tranquila con ovejas pastando.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

cónyuge
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Cada empleado puede incluir a su cónyuge en el plan de seguro de salud.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

crecer
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Las plantas crecen más rápido en primavera.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

refringencia
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
El vidrio tiene una mayor refringencia que el agua.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

salvaje; indomesticado
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Vimos animales salvajes en el bosque.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistente
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Los materiales resistentes aseguran durabilidad.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

comentario ingenioso
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Ella hizo un comentario ingenioso sobre el clima durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

invalidez
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato tenía invalidez.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

casto; virtuoso
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Ella vivió una vida casta y virtuosa.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

cobrir
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
El chef cubrió el pastel con chocolate.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navegable
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
El río es navegable para pequeños botes durante la temporada de lluvias.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

habilidad
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Ella tiene una habilidad para hacer que las personas se sientan cómodas.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

kilovatio
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
El generador produce diez kilovatios de electricidad.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Él hizo comentarios despectivos sobre su oponente.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

cardumen
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Vimos un cardumen de peces cerca de la costa.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humedad
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crema para la piel ayuda a retener la humedad.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

pluralidad o mayoría
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
En la elección, ella ganó por una pluralidad de votos.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

sorprendido
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Me sorprendió ver a mi viejo amigo en el mercado.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
El sacerdote lo absolvió de sus pecados.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaciente
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
El equipo se volvió complaciente después de unas victorias y dejó de practicar duro.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismo
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
El filósofo fue criticado por promover el nihilismo.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuloso; increíble; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido fabuloso a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

carbohidratos
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Los granos enteros son una excelente fuente de carbohidratos saludables.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

inseguro
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Ella se sentía insegura sobre la decisión.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

cima
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Los escaladores llegaron a la cima del Monte Everest.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

arruga
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Ella notó algunas arrugas alrededor de sus ojos.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

desvelar
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
La compañía desvelará un nuevo producto la próxima semana.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

primero, principal
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
Ella está en el mejor momento de su carrera.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

cochecito de bebé
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Ella empujaba el perambulator por el parque mientras el bebé dormía tranquilamente.
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.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

descubrir
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Los científicos descubrieron un nuevo planeta el año pasado.
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

encender
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
Ella encendió la fogata con madera seca.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

una palabra o frase formada reordenando las letras de otra palabra o frase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
La palabra 'listen' es un anagrama de 'silent'.
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.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

generación; producción;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Cada generación enfrenta desafíos únicos que dan forma a su visión del mundo y valores.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandemia
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandemia del COVID-19 cambió el mundo drásticamente.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

convertible, coche con techo plegable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Ella condujo su nuevo convertible por la carretera costera.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
El sitar crea hermosos ragas en la música clásica india.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

durante
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Me dormí durante la película.
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parroquial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Su visión parroquial le impidió entender los problemas globales.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continencia
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Él practicó la continencia para mantener el enfoque en sus estudios.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

alcohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Demasiado alcohol puede dañar tu hígado.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

recitador
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
El recitador presentó el poema con claridad y emoción.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

artístico
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Ella tiene un sentido artístico del diseño.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

desgastado; en mal estado; con signos de desgaste; injusto o cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Su ropa desgastada mostraba que había estado viajando durante días.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

conectar o vincular de cerca; torcer o combinar estrechamente
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
Sus vidas se entrelazaron a lo largo de años de amistad.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

prometido
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sara presentó a su prometido a sus padres durante la cena familiar.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

ácido
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Sus comentarios ácidos ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanico
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
La compañía hizo esfuerzos titánicos para expandirse a nuevos mercados.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
El caballo estaba demasiado nervioso para montar.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

agotamiento
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
El uso excesivo de agua subterránea conduce a la depleción de los recursos hídricos.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

demoníaco
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Los soldados lucharon con furia demoníaca.
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Los geólogos descubrieron cristales de albita en la muestra de roca.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

sangrar
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Ella comenzó a sangrar por el corte en su brazo.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

congelado
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
El lago estaba completamente congelado durante el invierno.
A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

energía
Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
Las fuentes de energía limpia ayudan a reducir la contaminación.
A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

para siempre
Meaning
For all future time; for always.
Example
She promised to love him forever.
Ella prometió amarlo para siempre.
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

la adición de nueva tecnología a sistemas antiguos
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
El edificio fue sometido a retrofitting para cumplir con los nuevos estándares de seguridad.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

oleada
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Ha habido una oleada de robos en la ciudad.
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

inventar
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
Thomas Edison inventó la bombilla eléctrica.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

indignidad; humillación; deshonra;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Ella se negó a sufrir la indignidad de ser registrada sin causa justificada.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

inestable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Se sentía inestable después del largo viaje.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

visión
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
Los chequeos oculares regulares son importantes para mantener una buena visión.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurocognitivo
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Las funciones neurocognitivas disminuyen debido a la falta de sueño.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

patrón / diseño
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
El vestido tenía un hermoso patrón floral.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

sección
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Esta sección del informe necesita una revisión adicional.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
El radar detectó un avión desconocido acercándose a la base.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

pañuelo grande y colorido
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Se ató un pañuelo rojo alrededor del cuello.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

terco; intencional
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Su desobediencia deliberada lo llevó a un castigo.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

anular
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
El tribunal decidió anular el contrato.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sílfide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Ella se movió por el escenario como una sílfide, ligera y elegante.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

anciano
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Siempre debemos respetar a nuestros mayores.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

retroactivo
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nueva ley se hizo retroactiva para cubrir los casos pasados.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

ilegítimo
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato era ilegítimo.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
La rápida urbanización puede hacer que las ciudades sean inhabitables.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

joven; reciente
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
El joven árbol necesita más agua para crecer.
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 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

entrenamiento
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Ella completó su entrenamiento como enfermera el año pasado.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

hojas secas de fenogreco
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Agregue hojas secas de fenogreco al curry para darle un sabor extra.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humillar
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Él fue humillado por su fracaso público.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

legislación
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
El gobierno aprobó nueva legislación para proteger el medio ambiente.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

estanque
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Los niños alimentaron a los patos en el estanque del parque.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

retrógrado
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Se consideró que la política era un paso retrógrado para los derechos humanos.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

sacudir
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
El terremoto hizo que el edificio se sacudiera.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

muslo
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Sintió dolor en su muslo derecho después de correr durante una hora.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

por un pequeño margen; apenas
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Ella escapó por poco del accidente.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospecto
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
La universidad envió un prospecto para atraer nuevos estudiantes.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

alquiler
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
El alquiler del coche fue más caro de lo que esperábamos.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

improvisado
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Usaron cajas como una mesa improvisada.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

sonrosado
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Tenía un rostro sonrosado por trabajar al aire libre.
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.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

relacionado con el mar abierto
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Los peces pelágicos como el atún se encuentran lejos de la costa.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manga
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Ella subió las mangas antes de empezar a cocinar.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vacuna
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 ha ayudado a reducir enfermedades graves.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

síndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
El síndrome de Down afecta el desarrollo físico y mental de una persona.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

moverse, agitarse
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
El bebé se movía felizmente en los brazos de su madre.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

efectivo
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Las políticas efectivas impulsan el éxito organizacional.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga antes de irse al aeropuerto.