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A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

tiro
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Él tomó un tiro hacia la portería.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

atrevido
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
El niño dio una respuesta atrevida a su maestro.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizar
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
La novela fue dramatizada en una popular serie de televisión.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

lleno
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
El vaso está lleno de agua.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

agotamiento
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
El agotamiento crónico puede llevar a un agotamiento y una disminución de la productividad.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestar
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La madre ballena gestates a su cría por más de un año.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

extraordinario / singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Ella tiene un talento extraordinario para la pintura.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

ampolla
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Los nuevos zapatos le dieron una dolorosa ampolla en el talón.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulsar
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
El estudiante fue expulsado de la escuela por mala conducta.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Ella es más alta que su hermano.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

reclutar
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
La empresa está tratando de reclutar más ingenieros de software.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interpretación
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
La profesora dio su propia interpretación del poema.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fijamente
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Él miró fijamente la pintura.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

apretado
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
El nudo estaba demasiado apretado para deshacerlo.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

reajuste
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, él pasó por un periodo de reajuste.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

medio
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La televisión es un medio poderoso para difundir información.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

volverse rígido por depósito de sales de calcio
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Con el tiempo, el tejido comenzó a calcificarse y perdió flexibilidad.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

resplandeciente
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
La novia se veía resplandeciente con su vestido de boda.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

relacionado con meteoritos; muy rápido y a menudo temporal.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
El ascenso meteórico del cantante a la fama sorprendió a todos.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandir
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
La empresa planea expandir sus operaciones a nuevos mercados.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

tetera
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La tetera eléctrica silbó cuando el agua alcanzó el punto de ebullición.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parque
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Los niños estaban jugando en el parque.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

satisfacer, contentar
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Le dio placer saber que su trabajo fue apreciado.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empatía
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
La empatía ayuda a los estudiantes a conectarse con la sociedad.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Ella sirve desayuno a las 8 AM cada mañana.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

escote
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
El vestido tiene un hermoso escote en forma de V.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

vaso
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Él bebió un vaso de agua fría después del entrenamiento.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

canto fúnebre, elegía
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
El poeta compuso una conmovedora elegía para los soldados caídos.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rancio; viejo; sin frescura
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
El pan se volvió rancio después de estar fuera durante tres días.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

adinerado
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Pertenecen a una familia adinerada de la ciudad.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

gran
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Ella dio una gran actuación en el concierto.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

incitar
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Fue acusado de incitar el motín.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

importación
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
La importación de productos de lujo está estrictamente regulada.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

medible; cuantificable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
El éxito del proyecto fue medible por el aumento de ventas.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

angustiado / excesivamente nervioso
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Ella estaba demasiado angustiada para hablar claramente después del accidente.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

sistema
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
El sistema educativo necesita reformas importantes.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

camino
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
El estrecho camino llevaba al jardín oculto.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
La propiedad era divisible entre los herederos.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

nido de ave rapaz
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
El halcón protegió su nido ferozmente.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proclamar
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
El presidente proclamó un día nacional de luto.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

capitalismo
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
El capitalismo fomenta la innovación y la competencia.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voz áspera o ronca; tener la voz áspera por gritar o enfermedad
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Su voz se volvió áspera después de gritar en el concierto.
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.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mirar con la boca abierta
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La multitud se quedó boquiabierta ante el asombroso truco de magia.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

cuantitativo
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
El estudio proporciona evidencia cuantitativa de los efectos del cambio climático.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinencia total del alcohol
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Él practicó el teetotalismo durante toda su vida.
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

electrónico
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
Ella compró un teclado electrónico para sus lecciones de música.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

negociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
El salario ofrecido es negociable.
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

pasar
Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
Aprobó el examen con colores brillantes.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

plancha
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Ella cocinó panqueques en la plancha caliente.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

vinatero / vendedor de vino
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
El vinatero explicó el proceso de hacer vino tinto.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

pavo (un tipo de ave grande)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Asamos un pavo para la cena de Acción de Gracias.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
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.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maldecir / maldición
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Él maldijo el sistema injusto en su discurso.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Él es un profesor distinguido en la universidad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

incisivo
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
El dentista notó que su incisivo superior izquierdo estaba astillado.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

polvoriento
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La estantería vieja estaba polvorienta después de años de abandono.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

beneficiario
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Ella es la única beneficiaria de la propiedad de su padre.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

cuidado, fomento, desarrollo
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un ambiente nurturing ayuda a los niños a prosperar.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

parálisis
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
El hombre mayor sufría de parálisis en sus manos.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

presentación
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
La presentación del nuevo producto fue bien recibida.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Su casa está en la esquina.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

indecoroso
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Sus comentarios indecorosos avergonzaron a todos en la mesa de la cena.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

botiquín de primeros auxilios
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Siempre guardo un botiquín de primeros auxilios en mi coche para emergencias.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

atacar
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Las fuerzas enemigas atacaron al amanecer.
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

llegada; el acto de llegar
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
La llegada del tren se retrasó dos horas.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

imprudente
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Sus hábitos imprudentes lo dejaron sin ahorros.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

perdonable
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Su error era perdonable dadas las difíciles circunstancias.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

no confirmado; no verificado;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
El informe sigue sin confirmar hasta que recibamos la verificación oficial.
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

parálisis
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
El accidente lo dejó con parálisis en las piernas.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

emerito honorario
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Él es un profesor emérito en la universidad.
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.
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

jovencita inocente
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Ella interpretó el papel de la jovencita inocente en la obra con gran encanto.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minúsculo
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
El error era tan minúsculo que nadie lo notó.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

penalización
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Tuvo que pagar una pesada penalización por romper las reglas de tráfico.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

disuadir, desalentar
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Las altas multas están destinadas a disuadir a las personas de romper la ley.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

surgir como olas
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
El humo surgió como olas desde el edificio en llamas.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

ya; previamente; antes
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
Ya he terminado mi tarea para hoy.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

caballo rápido o caballo de caza
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
El caballero montó un corcel rápido en la batalla.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

malvado
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Creían que el villano era la encarnación del mal.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

hablar
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Ella puede hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

patrocinar
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
No me trates con condescendencia con tu simpatía falsa.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Los vi a ellos en el parque ayer.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

sistemático
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque sistemático para resolver el problema.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infeccioso
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Su risa infecciosa hizo sonreír a todos.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

dobladillo de tela
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Ella jemó el vestido para hacerlo más corto.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

subestimado
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Ella llevaba un vestido elegante pero subestimado.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

tallar
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
El artista talló una hermosa estatua de mármol.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Tomamos un rickshaw para llegar al mercado concurrido.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

encía; sustancia viscosa
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
El dentista revisó su encía en busca de signos de enfermedad.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

inconstante
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Ella es conocida por su temperamento inconstante.
A2 noun ækt

act

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La ley fue aprobada en 2023.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

grosella seca
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
El polvo de grosella seca es excelente para el crecimiento del cabello.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limitado
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Las entradas para el concierto son limitadas.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

noticias
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Las noticias sobre la tormenta se extendieron rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

ciego; sin visión
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
El hombre ciego navegó por la calle con su perro guía.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

escribir rápidamente y de manera desordenada
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Él scrawle su firma en la parte inferior de la página.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

felicidad
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

impiedad
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Su impiedad sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa cuando se burló de sus ceremonias sagradas.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

limón
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Ella exprimió un limón en su té.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lugar o estado de sufrimiento habitado por las almas de los pecadores que expían sus pecados antes de ir al cielo
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Después del accidente, la larga recuperación se sintió como una especie de purgatorio.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

alivio
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
El alivio suele ser el enfoque principal del cuidado para los pacientes terminales.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

gallina
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La gallina puso huevos frescos en el nido.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

bastardizar
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Los críticos dicen que la adaptación bastardizó la obra original.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

recordar
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
Por favor, recuérdame llamar a ella mañana.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrol
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Practicar el autocontrol ayuda a evitar decisiones impulsivas.