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C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envolver
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
La cima de la montaña estaba envuelta en niebla.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

trampa
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
El cazador puso una trampa para atrapar conejos.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

matemáticas
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Las matemáticas nos ayudan a entender los patrones en la naturaleza y el universo.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
La pintura tenía una cualidad sensual que cautivó a los espectadores.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paisaje
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante con sus picos cubiertos de nieve y valles verdes.
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.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plano detallado
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
El arquitecto presentó un plano detallado para el nuevo edificio.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

esclavitud; cautiverio
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
La gente luchaba para escapar de la esclavitud de la opresión.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

pato macho
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
El drake llevó a su familia de patos a través del estanque.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

insignificancia
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Él desestimó el asunto con un sentido de falta de importancia.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristeza, pena, dolor
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Su tristeza era evidente después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

preliminar; introductorio; destinado a la preparación
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Asistió a clases preparatorias antes del examen final.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australia es miembro de la Commonwealth de Naciones.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

alto, delgado y flexible, como un árbol de sauce
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Ella se movió con una elegancia willowy por el escenario.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitucional
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
El tribunal declaró que la nueva ley era inconstitucional.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmante
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
La tasa de desempleo entre los jóvenes es alarmante.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

jarabe espeso y dulce
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Ella vertió el jarabe sobre los panqueques.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

movimiento ambiental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
El movimiento ambiental se enfoca en reducir la contaminación y proteger los ecosistemas.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

reverencia
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Ella dio una rápida reverencia antes de salir del escenario.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

termo-clina
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La termoclina separa el agua cálida de la superficie del agua fría profunda.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

manejar
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Él maneja un equipo de veinte empleados de manera efectiva.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

suplementario; adicional; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Los estudiantes necesitan comprar libros suplementarios para el curso.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Los delfines son conocidos por su comportamiento juguetón e inteligencia.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

empresa
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Empezar una nueva empresa es una empresa difícil.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culto
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
El culto siguió a su líder con gran devoción.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

pez hilsa
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
El pez hilsa se considera una delicadeza en la cultura bengalí.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
El corsario saqueó barcos en la costa.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

pecho
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Ella guardó el secreto cerca de su pecho.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

extraño
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Él llevaba un traje extraño al festival.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

pescar
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Él pescó el pez con éxito.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

reconciliar, armonizar, hacer las paces
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Ellos intentaron reconciliar sus diferencias mediante una comunicación abierta.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

tachuela / táctica
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Ella usó un tachuela para fijar el papel en la pared.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

a mitad de camino
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nos encontramos a mitad de camino entre las dos ciudades.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

inevitable
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Tuvo que aceptar la decisión inevitablemente.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

afectar
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
El ruido de la construcción afecta nuestras actividades diarias.
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 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agredir
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
El ejército decidió no agredir sin provocación.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

inquilino
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
El arrendador se reunió con el nuevo inquilino para firmar el contrato de arrendamiento.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolucionar
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
La inteligencia artificial está lista para revolucionar el sector de la salud.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
La malaria es una enfermedad común en las regiones tropicales.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

puro
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
Ella sintió una alegría pura al recibir la noticia de su éxito.
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

frotar
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
Ella frotó sus manos juntas para mantenerlas calientes.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

trabajo arduo
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Después de años de trabajo arduo, finalmente completó su título.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

desanimado
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Después de perder el partido, el equipo se veía desanimado.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

fenómenos
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Fenómenos como inundaciones alteran los sistemas agrícolas.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

débil; frágil
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Después de la enfermedad, él se sintió débil y cansado.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

filtrarse
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
La sangre comenzó a filtrarse de la pequeña herida.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

pez dorado
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
El pez dorado nadaba en círculos alrededor de su pecera de vidrio.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

leche
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Los niños necesitan beber leche para huesos fuertes.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

detención; prisión temporal
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
El estudiante recibió detención por interrumpir repetidamente la clase.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

comportamiento
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
El maestro elogió su buen comportamiento en clase.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

descontento
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Se introdujeron reformas para calmar a los jóvenes descontentos.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

gran risa
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
La audiencia se rió ruidosamente con el chiste del comediante.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

jugo (de fruta/verdura o de carne)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
El jugo de manzana fresco estaba delicioso y lleno de vitaminas.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

alboroto; ruido; escándalo
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Los niños causaron bastante alboroto en el patio de recreo.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurológico
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La meditación tiene efectos neurológicos positivos en la salud mental.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amistad
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Su amistad ha perdurado desde la infancia.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

epílogo
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
El autor incluyó un epílogo para explicar lo que sucedió con los personajes después.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Abuelos
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Los abuelos son una parte importante del árbol genealógico.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

pescadero
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Compré salmón fresco del pescadero local.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursión
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Tuvieron una maravillosa excursión en la playa el fin de semana pasado.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prever
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Ella podía prever los desafíos por delante.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

canónico / aceptado
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Las obras de Shakespeare se consideran canónicas en la literatura inglesa.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complementario
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Los dos socios tienen habilidades complementarias.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

juego de palabras
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Hizo un juego de palabras ingenioso sobre el pan que sube en la panadería.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

pensar sobre el pensamiento
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
La metacognición mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

atenuado
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
La habitación fue pintada en tonos atenuados de azul y gris.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fiesta
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

preciso; exacto; completamente correcto
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Por favor, dame la hora exacta de la reunión.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

raro; difícil de encontrar; existente en pequeñas cantidades
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
El agua fresca se está volviendo cada vez más escasa en las regiones desérticas.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

redundancia innecesaria
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
La frase 'pasará o no pasará' es una tautología.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dependiendo
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
El éxito del plan depende del esfuerzo del equipo.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuficiente
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Su explicación fue insuficiente para aclarar la confusión.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

aerodinámica
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
La aerodinámica de una aeronave determina su velocidad y eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

Ley de Alcalinidad
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
La Ley de Alcalinidad de 1863 fue una de las primeras leyes ambientales.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

miembros
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Los miembros colaboran para finalizar las decisiones de reclutamiento.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

acreditación
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
La acreditación asegura la credibilidad institucional.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosidad; hostilidad
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Había una clara animosidad entre los dos equipos rivales.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

ruidoso; desordenado; alborotador
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Los niños ruidosos estaban haciendo demasiado ruido.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

sólido de caras poligonales planas
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
El matemático estudió un modelo complejo de poliedro.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biodegradable
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Los materiales biodegradables se descomponen naturalmente sin dañar el medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

adulador
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
Él era conocido como un adulador que siempre estaba de acuerdo con el jefe.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

sinopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
El editor le pidió al autor que enviara una sinopsis de una página de la novela.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

huella dactilar
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La policía encontró sus huellas dactilares en la manija de la puerta en la escena del crimen.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
El bucanero navegó por el Caribe en busca de tesoros.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

entrada
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
El bote entró en una entrada estrecha a lo largo de la costa.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

razón subyacente
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
La razón detrás de su decisión fue claramente explicada.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

valor
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
El soldado fue honrado por su valor durante la guerra.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

sesión
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
La sesión se celebró el 25 de febrero.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

lodazal / enredo
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
El carro se quedó atascado en el lodazal después de la fuerte lluvia.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisito
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
La exquisita habilidad artesanal del reloj lo convirtió en un artículo de coleccionista.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

ingresos
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Los ingresos de la compañía crecieron un 10% este año.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabricar
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
La empresa fabrica dispositivos electrónicos para mercados globales.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

despiadado
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
El gobernante despiadado ignoró el sufrimiento de su pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

promisorio
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Él firmó un pagaré para devolver el préstamo.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

adulación; halagos falsos
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Su adulación no pudo convencer a nadie de su sinceridad.
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

escrupuloso
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
Es conocido por ser escrupuloso en su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

serafín
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
La ventana de vitrales representaba un serafín con alas extendidas.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

repercusión
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
La crisis económica tuvo severas repercusiones en el comercio global.