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A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

plata
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
El anillo de plata brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

estilógrafo
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Usó un estilógrafo para dibujar en su tableta.
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

secesionar
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Varios estados amenazaron con separarse de la unión.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

firme, leal
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Ella siempre ha sido una firme defensora de la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

sin forma
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
La niebla creó una masa sin forma a lo lejos.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

la posesión de activos en exceso de pasivos; capacidad para pagar deudas
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
La solvencia de la empresa mejoró después de la reestructuración.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

paso
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
Ella dio un paso hacia la puerta.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

sobresaltar
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
El ruido fuerte sobresaltó a los niños.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

aserrador
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
El hábil aserrador cortó los troncos en tablones.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

especulación
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
La especulación en el mercado de valores puede llevar a una alta volatilidad.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

estéril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
El cirujano trabajó en un ambiente estéril para evitar infecciones.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

especial
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Este regalo es muy especial para mí.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

persona que duerme; algo que tiene éxito inesperado
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
La película resultó ser un éxito inesperado.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

férula
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
El doctor aplicó una férula para estabilizar el brazo roto del paciente.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

obstruir
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Las nuevas regulaciones podrían obstaculizar a las pequeñas empresas.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
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.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

pelar
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Ella aprendió a pelar ostras rápidamente.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

esfericidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
La esfericidad de la pelota permitió que rodara suavemente sobre el suelo.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

regañar
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
La maestra regañó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significativo
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Las redes sociales tienen un impacto significativo en las relaciones.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Su especialidad es la medicina pediátrica.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

ahorro
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Los hábitos regulares de ahorro aseguran la seguridad financiera.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

felicidad
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

sonreír con suficiencia
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Él sonrió cuando ganó la discusión.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

sexteto
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
El sexteto de jazz llenó el pequeño club con un sonido cálido y en capas.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

espiral
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
La escalera espiral condujo al piso superior.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

mecer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Los árboles se mecían suavemente en la brisa.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

a prueba de sonido; que evita que el sonido entre o salga
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
El estudio de grabación tiene paredes a prueba de sonido.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sin acción, los impactos del cambio climático serán graves.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

estornudar
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Tuve que estornudar durante la reunión.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sílfide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Ella se movió por el escenario como una sílfide, ligera y elegante.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rechazar con desdén
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Ella rechazó su oferta de ayuda con desdén.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

calmar la sed
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Ella bebió agua fría para calmar su sed.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

estadístico
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
El estadístico presentó los resultados de la encuesta con gran claridad.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
El niño se puso malhumorado cuando no pudo conseguir su juguete favorito.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

excelente
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
El hotel proporcionó un servicio excelente durante nuestra estancia.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

estibador
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Los estibadores trabajaron incansablemente para descargar la carga antes del amanecer.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

estampida
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
El fuerte ruido causó una estampida de la multitud.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

solsticio
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
La gente celebra el solsticio de verano con festivales y rituales.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

chivo expiatorio
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Se convirtió en el chivo expiatorio del pobre rendimiento del equipo.
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

éxito
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
El éxito requiere enfoque y determinación.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

disolvente, capaz de pagar deudas
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
El acetona es un disolvente común usado en laboratorios.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

escala / aumentar el tamaño
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
La empresa planea escalar sus operaciones globalmente.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

tamaño
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Esta camisa es demasiado pequeña en tamaño para mí.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

superabundancia
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de una superabundancia de flores.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

dividir
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Él dividió el tronco en dos con un hacha.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

hacer un borde aserrado
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
El artesano serró la hoja del cuchillo para un mejor corte.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

sostenibilidad
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
La sostenibilidad garantiza la salud ambiental a largo plazo.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

estirar
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Los atletas estiran sus músculos antes de ejercitarse.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

de manera similar
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
De manera similar, podemos lograr el éxito con dedicación y trabajo arduo.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

suave; liso; sin dificultades; fluido
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
El camino estaba suave y cómodo para conducir.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

vitrina, exhibir algo de manera atractiva o favorable
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
La exposición mostró las mejores obras del artista.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

serendipia
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Encontrar ese viejo álbum de fotos fue pura serendipia.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

boscosa
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
La cabaña estaba situada en un paisaje boscosa lleno de árboles altos.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

manojo de trigo
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
El agricultor llevaba un manojo de trigo sobre su hombro.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

simbolizar
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La paloma simboliza la paz a través de las culturas.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

vidente
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
El vidente predijo un gran cambio en el reino.
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

espléndido; magnífico; impresionante
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
El castillo se veía espléndido en la puesta de sol.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrílego
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
La pintura fue criticada por ser sacrílega.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

seguro; ciertamente
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Estoy seguro de que él vendrá mañana.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
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.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensacional; impresionante; asombroso
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
El rendimiento sensacional dejó a la audiencia sin palabras.
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.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

romper
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
El vidrio se romperá si lo dejas caer.
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

social
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Los beneficios sociales del turismo espacial están en debate.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

sentimiento
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
La opinión pública estaba fuertemente en contra de la nueva política.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

satisfacción
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Ella sintió una gran satisfacción después de completar el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

sofista
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Lo despidieron como un sofista que retorcía los hechos para ganar debates.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

escamoso
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
El pez tiene la piel escamosa.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suicida
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
La conducción imprudente fue un comportamiento suicida.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Escorbuto
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Los marineros a menudo sufrían de escorbuto durante largos viajes en el mar sin frutas frescas.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

suscriptor
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Ella es suscriptora de la revista mensual.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

amarillo pálido
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Su complexión amarilla pálida lo hacía parecer cansado y enfermo.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

suministro. provisión.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Las cadenas de suministro aseguran la disponibilidad de recursos.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

envejecimiento
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
El biólogo estudió la senescencia en las plantas para entender el envejecimiento.
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.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

pequeño esfuerzo
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Los pequeños esfuerzos pueden traer grandes cambios en la conservación de mariposas.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

persuasión
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
El líder usó una suave persuasión para ganar apoyo para el plan.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

pegar
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
El pegamento se pegará al papel.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilización
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
El doctor advirtió sobre la sensibilización causada por la exposición repetida a productos químicos.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

elevarse / aumentar rápidamente
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
El águila voló alto sobre las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

sobresaltado
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Ella se sobresaltó por el ruido fuerte afuera.
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.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
La empresa redujo los precios para atraer a más clientes.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

seleccionar
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Por favor, selecciona tu color favorito.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

superior; mejor que el promedio
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Este producto es superior a todos los demás en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

estereotipar
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Estereotipar a las personas según su raza es perjudicial.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

deslizarse
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

picante
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Este curry está demasiado picante para que lo coma.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

estoicismo
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Su estoicismo durante la adversidad fue admirable.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

chupar
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
El bebé empezó a chuparse el dedo.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

verano
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Nos encanta ir a la playa durante el verano.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

sanción
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
El gobierno impuso sanciones económicas al país.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

lado
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
La tienda está en el lado de la carretera.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

malgastar
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Él malgastó su herencia en juegos de azar.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

almacenamiento
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
El almacén ofrece mucho espacio de almacenamiento.