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B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

aurífero
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Los mineros descubrieron una veta aurífera en las montañas.
A2 noun /test/

test

prueba
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Las pruebas de vehículos reducen las emisiones.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

metalurgia
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
La metalurgia juega un papel vital en el desarrollo industrial.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

invaluable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Su consejo resultó invaluable para mi éxito.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variegación
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegación hace que el follaje sea más atractivo.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
El tren saldrá a las 9 a.m.
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

soledad
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
Ella sintió una profunda sensación de soledad después de mudarse a la nueva ciudad.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

medio
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Ella se unió al proyecto a mediados de junio.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

insistente
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
El niño era insistente en conseguir un nuevo juguete.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

joyería
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Ella llevaba joyería hermosa en la boda.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

gobierno
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
El gobierno rechazó las demandas.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumor; chisme
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Las acusaciones se basaron en rumores en lugar de pruebas concretas o el testimonio de testigos.
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

desunión
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
Existe una clara desunión entre la teoría y la práctica.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

oportuno; puntual
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Su llegada oportuna salvó la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

miembro de alto rango del clero
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
El prelado dio un sermón a la congregación.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

diciembre
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Diciembre suele ser frío en muchos países.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogante; altivo
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada arrogante y se alejó.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

en voz alta
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
Por favor, lea las instrucciones en voz alta para que todos puedan escuchar.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorar
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Muchas personas deploran la violencia mostrada en la televisión.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

¡Ja! (Expresión de sorpresa o diversión)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
¡Ja! Sabía que no podrías resistir unirte a nosotros.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

depleción de ozono
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
La depleción de ozono aumenta la radiación UV.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

lamentar
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Se reunieron para lamentar la pérdida de su amigo.
B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

robo
Meaning
the action or crime of stealing
Example
The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.
El robo de su billetera fue reportado a la policía.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

esqueleto
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
El maestro mostró a los estudiantes un esqueleto humano en la clase de biología.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

descentralizado
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
El sistema descentralizado permitió un mayor control a nivel local.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

motilidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
La motilidad de los espermatozoides es crucial para la fertilización exitosa.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

ideales de servicio comunitario
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Los ideales de servicio comunitario deben enseñarse en las escuelas.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sueño
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
El niño durmió pacíficamente durante la noche.
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

fuera
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
Él salió de la habitación en silencio.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

felicidad
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

matrimonio morganático
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
El príncipe entró en un matrimonio morganático con una plebeya.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

constelación
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orión es una de las constelaciones más famosas.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invencible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
El equipo parecía invencible después de ganar diez partidos consecutivos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconsciente; desmayado
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
El paciente estuvo inconsciente durante varias horas después de la cirugía.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

manta
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Ella se envolvió en una manta cálida en la fría noche.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

sobreproducción
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
La crisis económica fue causada por la sobreproducción de bienes.
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
La tormenta comenzó a disminuir después de la medianoche.
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

Edén
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
El jardín era como el Edén, lleno de hermosas flores y una atmósfera tranquila.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

frustrar
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La policía frustró el intento de robo.
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.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

sobrina
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Mi sobrina está estudiando en la universidad este año.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

despotismo
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
El pueblo se rebeló contra la era del despotismo.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

cola
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
El perro movió su cola felizmente cuando vio a su dueño.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Él es el gerente senior en el departamento.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

piedra de afilar
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
El herrero afiló su cuchilla en la piedra de afilar.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

implícito
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
El significado de la declaración no es directamente claro, pero es implicable por el contexto.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

mutilar
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
El antiguo manuscrito fue mutilado por un manejo descuidado.
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.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Los autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno reducen la contaminación del aire.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
El país sufrió durante décadas bajo una autocracia.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

vacío; no ocupado; disponible
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Hay un apartamento vacío en el segundo piso.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

deteriorado
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
La familia vivía en una casa deteriorada al borde de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

arcilla
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
El artista moldeó la arcilla mojada en un hermoso jarrón.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

abrumador
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Las grandes tareas pueden sentirse abrumadoras.
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

dirigir
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
Él lideró el equipo hacia la victoria.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

carpa plateada
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
La carpa plateada se cultiva ampliamente en las granjas de peces de Asia.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

incontable; innumerable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Hay estrellas incontables en el cielo nocturno.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

lazo
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
El vaquero hizo un lazo para atrapar al caballo salvaje.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

cantar
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
ella canta bellamente en el coro
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Su sonrisa ingenua conquistó el corazón de todos.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triunfo
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
La novela es considerada una de las mayores triunfos de Dickens.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recibir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Ella recibe un regalo de su amiga.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relacionado con la empresa/corporación
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilidad social corporativa es importante para los negocios modernos.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

fuselaje
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Los soldados avanzaron bajo una fusilada de balas.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

felicidad
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

inmutable
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
Él es un lector inmutable que pasa horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

tentativo; provisional
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Hicimos planes tentativos para encontrarnos la próxima semana.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

reservado
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Ella estaba reservada sobre su vida personal.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

pelador
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Usa un pelador para quitar la piel de la papa.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

príncipe
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
El príncipe se dirigió a la nación en su cumpleaños.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sensible
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Los humanos son seres sentientes capaces de razonar.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

hermano
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mi hermano tiene dos años más que yo.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insultador
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Era conocido como un insultador de todos los que se le oponían.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

alborotado
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Los niños alborotados llenaron la casa de ruido.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

pacífico; inclinado a evitar conflictos
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
La protesta pacífica terminó sin violencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

infinitesimal
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
El error fue tan infinitesimal que no afectó los resultados.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

esforzarse
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Ella se esfuerza por ser la mejor estudiante en su clase.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

hinchado
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Después de la gran comida, se sintió hinchado e incómodo.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

agotable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
El carbón y el petróleo son recursos agotables.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prehistórico, antes de los registros escritos
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
La era prehistórica estuvo marcada por el ascenso de los primeros humanos.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

raíz de regaliz
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Ella preparó un té herbal con mulethi para calmar su dolor de garganta.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
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 verb /tæmp/

tamp

aplastar
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Él aplastó la tierra alrededor de la planta para asegurarlo.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
El bebé tiene mejillas rellenas.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

avestruz
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
El avestruz es el pájaro más grande del mundo.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exasperar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Sus constantes quejas comenzaron a exasperar a sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crepúsculo
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Caminamos a casa juntos en el tranquilo crepúsculo.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

breve; corto
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
El abogado recibió un informe detallado sobre el próximo caso judicial.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

físico
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Él tiene una constitución atlética debido a años de entrenamiento.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralizar
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Él tiende a moralizar sobre las elecciones de otras personas.
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

obsoleto
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
Los disquetes ahora están completamente obsoletos.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Fue un día frío y ventoso junto al mar.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inalcanzable
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Para muchos, convertirse en un atleta profesional sigue siendo un sueño inalcanzable.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

suelo
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Los niños jugaron en el suelo cerca de la casa.