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A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

situación; estado de cosas
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Necesitamos evaluar la situación actual antes de tomar decisiones.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

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

national anthem

himno nacional
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido internacional.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

resumir
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Ella resumió el informe en solo unos minutos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

poco sociable
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Se volvió poco sociable después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vida
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

incomodar
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Las preguntas difíciles del entrevistador incomodaron al candidato.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

imprudente
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
Sería imprudente invertir todo tu dinero en una sola empresa.
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

cultura
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
Aprender sobre diferentes culturas nos ayuda a comprender y apreciar la diversidad.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

recapitular
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
El maestro pidió al estudiante que recapitulara la lección.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

en el extranjero
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Ella decidió estudiar en el extranjero durante un año.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

voraz
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Él tiene un apetito voraz por el conocimiento.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

ombligo
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
El cordón umbilical del bebé se cayó después de una semana.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

largo
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La larga carretera se extendía por millas.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

primordial
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Los científicos estudian la sopa primordial de la que surgió la vida.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bufón; payaso
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
El bufón de la corte entretenía al rey con comentarios ingeniosos y trucos divertidos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

desenfrenado
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Los manifestantes mostraron entusiasmo desenfrenado por el cambio.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

ley
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Todos deben obedecer la ley.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progresión
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progresión en la tecnología impulsa la innovación.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

pezuña
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
La pezuña del caballo se lesionó después de pisar una roca afilada.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

botijo de vidrio
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
El camarero trajo un botijo de agua a la mesa.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

comprar
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Quiero comprar un coche nuevo este año.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

viola
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
Ella eligió tocar la viola en la orquesta escolar.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

invernal
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
La temporada hibernal suele ser dura en las montañas.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

arte del gobierno
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
El líder fue elogiado por su excepcional arte del gobierno en el manejo de relaciones internacionales.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

confiscar
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
La profesora confiscó el teléfono del estudiante durante la clase.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

único
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Él es la única persona que conoce el secreto.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relacionado con la leche o similar a la leche
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Los vasos lácteos en el intestino delgado absorben las grasas dietéticas.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguila
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
La anguila eléctrica puede generar potentes descargas eléctricas.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

asperidad
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Habló con aspereza cuando la interrumpieron.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

rallar, irritar
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Ella ralló el queso para el plato de pasta.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosión
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
La explosión sacudió todo el vecindario.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

agotado
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sentirse agotado después de despertarse es común.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

triste
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Ella se sintió triste después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nacionalista belicista
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
El líder fue criticado como un jingo imprudente.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

en alguna parte
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Dejé mis llaves en alguna parte de la casa.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

nupcial
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
La pareja se preparó para su ceremonia nupcial con gran alegría.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormona
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
La insulina es una hormona que controla los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

reja
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
La red nacional de energía debe ser mejorada.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

viento cálido y seco
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
El siroco hizo que la ciudad se volviera insoportablemente calurosa y polvorienta.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

hacer un voto
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Ellos hicieron un voto de amarse por siempre.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocoso; inestable; difícil
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
El camino rocoso hizo que el senderismo fuera difícil para los turistas.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tuberosa
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Las flores de tuberosa llenaron el aire de la tarde con su dulce fragancia celestial.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relacionado con el hielo o los glaciares
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Las montañas estaban cubiertas con hielo glacial.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
El rey era un gobernante poderoso cuya palabra era ley.
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
Usar el cinturón de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

inconvencible
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
Ella permaneció inconvencible a pesar de todos nuestros argumentos.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

disminuir gradualmente
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
La emoción del evento comenzó a disminuir después de unas horas.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

carne de res
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
El restaurante sirve el mejor bistec de carne de res en la ciudad.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
El ejercicio es una parte integral de un estilo de vida saludable.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

recién enriquecido
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Se le vio como un parvenu que carecía de refinamiento a pesar de su riqueza.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

avergonzar
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Su repentina pregunta pareció avergonzarlo.
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

educar
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
Los padres deben educar a sus hijos sobre hábitos saludables.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

a mano; mediante esfuerzo físico;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Los datos se introdujeron manualmente en el sistema.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

estratégico
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Las políticas estratégicas mejoran la competitividad.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

confirmación
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Recibió un correo electrónico de confirmación para su cita.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mala conducta
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
El maestro castigó al estudiante por su mala conducta.
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

experimento
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
El científico realizó un experimento sobre el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
A él le encanta ver partidos de béisbol en la televisión.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

fianza
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Le otorgaron la fianza después de su arresto.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

tiburón
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
El tiburón es un poderoso depredador del océano.
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

copia de seguridad
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
Asegúrate de tener una copia de seguridad de tus archivos importantes.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
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.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

tosco
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Sus comentarios toscos avergonzaron a todos en la fiesta de cena.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

desamparado; impotente; vulnerable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
El niño se sintió desamparado cuando se perdió en el mercado abarrotado.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
C2 noun /ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

bacchanalia

fiesta desenfrenada
Meaning
A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.
Example
The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy.
La novela describe la fiesta como una bacanal de exceso y alegría.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

excepcional
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
El talento excepcional impulsa la innovación.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

de madera
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La casa tenía hermosos pisos de madera.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

iluminar
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Unas palabras amables pueden alegrar el día de alguien.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

enviar dinero / perdonar
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Él prometió remitir el pago antes del final de la semana.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

bicicleta
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Él iba a la escuela en bicicleta todos los días.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografía
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La demografía ayuda en la publicidad dirigida.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

nocivo
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
La fábrica liberó vapores nocivos al aire.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

felicidad
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

asombro
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Los niños miraban los fuegos artificiales con asombro.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

sopa de mariscos
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Pedimos bisque de langosta en el restaurante.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si llueve mañana, nos quedaremos en casa.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

pimiento seco
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
La receta requiere dos pimientos secos para hacerlo picante.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpetólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
El herpetólogo descubrió una nueva especie de rana en la selva tropical.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

impresionante
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Su impresionante actuación le valió una ovación de pie.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

debentura
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
La empresa recaudó capital emitiendo debenturas a los inversores.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

fiscal
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
El fiscal argumentó que el acusado era culpable del crimen.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

tren de alivio
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
el tren de alivio llegó con alimentos y suministros médicos para las víctimas de la inundación.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rodar
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Ella hizo rodar la pelota cuesta abajo.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

minimizar
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Él tiende a restar importancia a sus logros.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

resonante
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voz resonante del orador llenó la sala.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controvertido
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La política sigue siendo controvertida.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

descuido
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
El error ocurrió por pura inadvertencia.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

aproximadamente; de manera violenta o dura
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
El proyecto tomará aproximadamente tres meses para completarse.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

opción
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Tienes la opción de trabajar desde casa o desde la oficina.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

pierna
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Se lastimó la pierna mientras jugaba al fútbol.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

refracción
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
La refracción de la luz en el agua hace que los objetos parezcan doblados.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

otoño
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Los árboles se ven hermosos en otoño, con hojas de colores cayendo.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propietario
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
El arrendador cobró el alquiler mensual de todos los inquilinos.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sabiduría profunda
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Su sagacidad lo convirtió en un gran líder.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

indigencia
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
La caridad se fundó para ayudar a las personas que viven en indigencia.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

fonético
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
El maestro enseñó a los estudiantes la ortografía fonética de las palabras difíciles.