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B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

hermanos
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Los hermanos generalmente están en el mismo nivel en el árbol genealógico de la familia.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

coleccionista
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Él es un coleccionista de sellos con miles de artículos raros.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirar en secreto
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
El gerente conspiró con el proveedor para engañar a la empresa.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

acción malvada; delito
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Él lamentó sus malas acciones pasadas e intentó enmendarse.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

tedioso; aburrido
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan tediosa que muchos estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regularmente
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio regularmente para mantenerse saludable.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

esclavitud
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
La esclavitud fue abolida en la mayoria de los paises en el siglo diecinueve.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

granja
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Ellos viven en una granja con muchos animales.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

procesar
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
El sospechoso fue procesado ante el juez esta mañana.
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

hacha
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
El leñador balanceó su hacha para cortar el árbol.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demostrar
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Ella evidenció su interés en el proyecto mediante una participación activa.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autócrata
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
El autócrata controlaba el país con mano de hierro.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identificación
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Necesitas una identificación adecuada para entrar al edificio.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliófilo
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Ella es una verdadera bibliófila que pasa los fines de semana en librerías antiguas.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

relacionado con la glucosa
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Los alimentos con alto índice glucémico causan un aumento rápido del azúcar en la sangre.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

cadena de bloques
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La tecnología de la cadena de bloques garantiza la transparencia en las transacciones financieras.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

desaparecer
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo del sombrero.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agradable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
La comida era sencilla pero bastante agradable.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

terco
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Era demasiado terco para admitir su error.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

languidez
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
La cálida tarde la llenó de languidez.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

fluidez
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Ella habla inglés con fluidez notable.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

discurso de despedida
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
El profesor dio un emotivo discurso de despedida en su ceremonia de jubilación.
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 /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
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.
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

verdaderamente
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Verdaderamente, os digo, esto es la verdad.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

recubrimiento
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
Un recubrimiento protector evita la formación de óxido.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

obeso
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
El doctor le recomendó al paciente obeso adoptar un estilo de vida más saludable.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

dual
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Ella tiene doble ciudadanía de ambos países.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

entonces
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Fuimos al parque, y luego comimos.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

arroyo
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Un arroyo fluía a través del prado.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

destreza mágica
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La destreza del programador asombró a todos en la sala.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

sesión de asamblea
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La sesión de asamblea discutió los desafíos globales.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

filtrarse lentamente
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
El agua comenzó a filtrarse a través de las grietas en la pared.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

disputar la verdad, validez o honestidad de una declaración o motivo
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
El abogado intentó impugnar la credibilidad del testigo.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

negligente
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
El conductor negligente causó un accidente grave.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

atroz / espantoso
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
El rendimiento del equipo fue atroz.
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

idólatra
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
El rey fue criticado por su devoción idólatra hacia la riqueza.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

plato
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
Por favor, pon el arroz en tu plato.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorme; tremendo; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Ella hizo un progreso enorme en sus estudios.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

bono
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Ella recibió un bono al final del año por su excelente desempeño en el trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

escalar
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Decidimos escalar la montaña.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

desliz
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
El desliz del político se propagó rápidamente en las redes sociales.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expresivo
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Ella era muy expresiva con su afecto hacia sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

imposible de enseñar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Era tan terco que se volvió casi imposible de enseñar.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

oportunidad
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Él tomó una oportunidad y aplicó para el trabajo.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

depresión
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
El terapeuta la ayudó a lidiar con la depresión a través de terapia cognitivo-conductual.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

pandereta
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Ella sacudió el tamborín al ritmo de la música.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

coherencia
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
El ensayo carecía de coherencia, lo que dificultaba su seguimiento.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

feudal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
El castillo es un vestigio de la era feudal.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

renuente
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Le dio una sonrisa renuente después de la discusión.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retrasar / ralentizar
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
La falta de fondos puede retrasar el desarrollo del proyecto.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Análisis científico aplicado a asuntos criminales o legales
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Los expertos forenses analizan los delitos cibernéticos utilizando herramientas avanzadas.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

concomitante
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
El estrés aumentado es a menudo concomitante con largas horas de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expresión negativa
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Su constante expresión negativa desmotivó al equipo.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mecánica
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Estudió la mecánica de la máquina antes de repararla.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armario
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Ella guardó todos los platos y tazones en el armario de la cocina.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

su
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
La compañía cambió su logo el año pasado.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

con derecho
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Los empleados tienen derecho a un permiso remunerado.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

capaz de cometer errores
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Incluso los expertos son falibles y pueden cometer errores.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

tetera eléctrica
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
La tetera eléctrica se apaga automáticamente cuando el agua comienza a hervir.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

combustible
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
El aumento del costo del combustible ha afectado el transporte y los gastos de calefacción en todo el mundo.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

mover rápidamente
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
El coche se desplazaba rápidamente por la carretera de montaña.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

afortunado
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Ella fue afortunada de escapar del accidente sin heridas.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

gasto
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Su gasto en ropa fue mayor de lo esperado.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

dormitorio
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Los niños estaban jugando en el dormitorio.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abreviatura
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA es una abreviatura de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

bigamia
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Fue acusado de bigamia después de que se descubriera su segundo matrimonio.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

avería
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
El coche tuvo una avería en la carretera.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

santidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La santidad de la vida nunca debe ser comprometida.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

último; supremo; final
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Este es el examen final de tus habilidades.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

parónimos
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Las palabras ‘effect’ y ‘effective’ son parónimas.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

huracán
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
El huracán destruyó cientos de casas a lo largo de la costa.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

natación
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Ella tomó clases de natación para mejorar sus habilidades de natación.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

período de descanso para estudio o viaje
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Ella tomó un sabático para investigar su nuevo libro.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

tacaño
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Vivió una vida tacaña, negándose a comprar algo nuevo.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatriba
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
El gerente lanzó una diatriba sobre el bajo rendimiento.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

honesto y claro; no complicado; fácil de entender
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Su explicación fue muy clara y fácil de seguir.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

parte externa del oído
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
El doctor examinó la parte externa del oído del paciente en busca de signos de infección.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

evocador
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La música evocó sus recuerdos de la infancia.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries es una empresa líder en semiconductores.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fijo, estable
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
El horario de la reunión está fijado para el lunes por la mañana.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

maternidad
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Ella abrazó las alegrías y los desafíos de la maternidad.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

hijo
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Su hijo es muy talentoso en la música.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

desgracia
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
La antigua profecía predijo la desgracia de la ciudad.
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

caleidoscopio
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
Las luces de la ciudad se convirtieron en un caleidoscopio de colores cuando comenzó el festival.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

maldición
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Maldijo en voz alta cuando se dio cuenta de que había perdido su billetera.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

incómodo; incómoda
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La silla era tan incómoda que no pude sentarme en ella por más de diez minutos.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

póster
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ellos pusieron un póster de película afuera del cine.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

monasterio; ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
El antiguo monasterio fue construido en la cima de una colina.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

perezoso; inactivo; no trabajando
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica estaban inactivos durante la huelga.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

decoro
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Siempre se comportaba con el máximo decoro en público.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalizar
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
El gobierno decidió legalizar los negocios en línea.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.