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A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

ducha
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Despues del entrenamiento, me di una ducha rapida para refrescarme.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sideral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Los astrónomos usan el tiempo sideral para rastrear las posiciones de las estrellas.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

recto; directo; honesto;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Dibuja una línea recta desde el punto A hasta el punto B.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

azafrán
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
La tela de azafrán se veía hermosa a la luz del sol.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

sugerencia; consejo
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
¿Tienes alguna sugerencia para mejorar la productividad de nuestro equipo?
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
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.
A2 noun steɪt

state

estado
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
El estado declaró una nueva política lingüística.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

rendirse
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
El ejército finalmente se rindió después de semanas de lucha.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

trabajo temporal
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Ella hizo un corto trabajo como profesora antes de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
El ecoturismo contribuye al desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades locales.
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

sábana
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
Necesito una sábana limpia para cubrir la cama.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

algún día
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
Vamos a encontrarnos para tomar un café algún día la próxima semana.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

discurso de saludo
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Ella pronunció un discurso de saludo en la ceremonia de graduación.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Ella se volvió sentimental al mirar las viejas fotografías de la familia.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sádico
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
El villano tenía una sonrisa sádica mientras lastimaba a sus enemigos.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

sonámbulo
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
El sonámbulo salió de la casa por la noche.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

volver a meter en la vaina
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Él rápidamente volvió a meter su espada en su vaina después del duelo.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

sólido
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
El suelo estaba sólido bajo los pies.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

importante, prominente o llamativo
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
El informe destacó los puntos más importantes de la discusión.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

decir
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Ella me dijo hola.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

simbiótico
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relación entre la abeja y la flor es simbiótica.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

asedio
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
El asedio del castillo duró tres meses.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

gestión del suelo
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
La gestión adecuada del suelo mejora la productividad agrícola a largo plazo.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

reemplazar
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Esta nueva ley reemplazará las viejas regulaciones.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

algún día
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Algún día quiero viajar por el mundo.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infectado
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
El doctor trató la herida séptica del paciente de inmediato.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sándwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Hice un sándwich de pollo para el almuerzo.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

astuto; inteligente; perspicaz
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
El astuto hombre de negocios hizo un trato rentable en el mercado competitivo.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

sensato; razonable; práctico
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Sería sensato llevar un paraguas porque podría llover.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

asfixiar
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
El niño casi se asfixió cuando quedó atrapado en la habitación cerrada.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fuerte
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Una defensa fuerte asegura la victoria.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

con sonido sibilante
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
La palabra 'snake' comienza con un sonido sibilante.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extremadamente limpio y ordenado; inmaculado
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La casa estaba completamente limpia y ordenada después de la limpieza.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

dulce
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron de los dulces tradicionales durante el festival.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

alrededores
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Ella se adaptó rápidamente a su nuevo entorno.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

gruñido, atasco
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
El perro gruñó al extraño cerca de la puerta.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

desplazamiento
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Desplazar por los feeds pierde mucho tiempo.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

rebanada; trozo
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
¿Te gustaría una rebanada de pizza?
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

serial; consecutivo
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
El asesino en serie fue finalmente atrapado después de años de investigación.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

suroeste
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Viajaron al suroeste del país para sus vacaciones.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

afeitado
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Compró una nueva crema para afeitarse.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

servil
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Su actitud servil molestaba a sus compañeros.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

inmersión
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
La inmersión de las áreas costeras es una preocupación importante debido al aumento del nivel del mar.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

estabilidad
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La estabilidad política es esencial para el crecimiento económico.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

sincronizar
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Los bailarines necesitan sincronizar sus movimientos.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

barrio pobre
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
El gobierno está trabajando para mejorar las condiciones en el barrio pobre.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

espuma
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Las olas chocaron contra las rocas, dejando espuma en el aire.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

escriba
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
En el antiguo Egipto, los escribas registraron eventos importantes.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

lleno de semillas; sucio y despreciable; en mal estado
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ellos evitaban caminar por la parte sucia y despreciable de la ciudad por la noche.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

la voz más alta femenina o de niño
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Ella cantó hermosamente en el rango soprano durante el concierto.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

empapado
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Su ropa estaba empapada después de la lluvia intensa.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

del sur
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Se mudó a una ciudad del sur por trabajo.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

supresión
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La supresión de la libertad de expresión llevó a protestas.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

refugio
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Los excursionistas encontraron refugio en una cueva durante la fuerte lluvia.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

parte
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Cada socio recibió una parte igual de las ganancias de la empresa.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

azúcar
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Por favor, agrega dos cucharaditas de azúcar a mi café.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

murallas de madera
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos dentro de las murallas de madera.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

fumar
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está prohibido dentro del edificio.
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 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

separación; división; alejamiento
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
La separación de los dos países fue pacífica.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

simbolismo
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
El uso de simbolismo en la novela es magistral.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

presuntuoso
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Ella parecía presuntuosa porque evitó hablar con los camareros.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

amanecer
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Vimos el hermoso amanecer desde la cima de la montaña.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

disputa pequeña
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Tuvieron una breve disputa sobre quién debería lavar los platos.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

columpio
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
A los niños les encanta balancearse en el parque.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ardecer lentamente
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
El fuego ardió lentamente durante horas antes de apagarse.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

estrofa
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
El poema comienza con una estrofa que describe la naturaleza.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

inestable; tembloroso; poco fiable; débil
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Su voz estaba temblorosa por los nervios.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Compré un pequeño souvenir en la tienda de regalos.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

ligeramente ácido
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
La fruta tenía un sabor ligeramente ácido que era refrescante en un día caluroso.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
El gobierno decidió mantener el status quo hasta una revisión posterior.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

soledad
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La soledad puede proporcionar la oportunidad para una reflexión profunda.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

hermana
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Mi hermana vendrá a visitarnos la próxima semana.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

quemar
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
El fuego quemó las paredes del edificio.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

submarino
Meaning
a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea
Example
The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.
El submarino se sumergió profundamente en el océano para evitar ser detectado.
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

resolver
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
El detective finalmente resolvió el caso misterioso.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

recargo adicional
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
El boleto de avión tenía un recargo por combustible agregado.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

carpa plateada
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
La carpa plateada se cultiva ampliamente en las granjas de peces de Asia.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sexto
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Terminó la carrera en sexto lugar.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

caracol
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
El caracol dejó un rastro brillante mientras se arrastraba por la hoja.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

sermón
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
El pastor dio un sermón conmovedor sobre la compasión y el perdón.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

síbarita
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
El millonario era un verdadero síbarita que vivía solo para la comodidad y el disfrute.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

estratósfera
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
La estratósfera proporciona un entorno único.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extremadamente sucio
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Vivía en una habitación sucia con muebles rotos.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir fundó el Sierra Club en 1892 para proteger áreas salvajes.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

soltera
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
La novela presentó a una soltera de buen corazón que cuidaba a los niños del pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

sincronización
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
La sincronización de los movimientos de los bailarines sorprendió al público.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

sumergible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Los científicos exploraron el océano profundo utilizando un sumergible.
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 verb /spɪl/

spill

derramar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Ten cuidado de no derramar tu café.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

especulador
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
El especulador de bienes raíces compró tierras con la esperanza de que su valor aumentaría.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

desde
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
La conozco desde la infancia.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

accionista
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Cada accionista tiene derecho a votar en la reunión anual.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

felicidad
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

vergüenza
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Sintió una profunda vergüenza por su comportamiento deshonesto en el trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

sorprendentemente
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

calcetín
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Se puso un par de calcetines limpios antes de salir de casa.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

estadio
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Miles de aficionados llenaron el estadio para ver el partido final.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

corriente
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
El flujo de la vida es imparable.