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B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pendiente; terreno inclinado
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Caminamos por la empinada pendiente de la montaña.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

suéter
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Ella llevó un suéter rojo para mantenerse abrigada en el clima frío.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

de alguna manera;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
De alguna manera, logré terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infectado
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
El doctor trató la herida séptica del paciente de inmediato.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

lo siento
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Ella se sintió mal por lo que había sucedido.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

santificar
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
El sacerdote santificará la ceremonia de matrimonio.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldado
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
El soldado marchó orgullosamente con su unidad.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbete
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
En los días calurosos, disfruta de un vaso de sorbete de limón.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

verduras de temporada
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Las verduras de temporada crecen abundantemente en invierno.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

examinar o inspeccionar de cerca y a fondo
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
El científico examinó los datos antes de publicar sus hallazgos.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

sirviente de cocina
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
En la Edad Media, un scullion era responsable de limpiar las ollas y sartenes.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

hundir
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
El barco se hunde en el océano profundo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

moneda
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
La transacción se hizo en monedas.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

síntesis, combinación
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La síntesis de ideas desde múltiples perspectivas condujo a la innovación.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
El gobierno decidió mantener el status quo hasta una revisión posterior.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

estupor
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Él permaneció en un estupor después de escuchar la noticia impactante.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

pez Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
El pez Surma es originario de los ríos de la región de Sylhet.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

cisión
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
El partido político sufrió una cisión debido a disputas ideológicas.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

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

squatter

ocupante ilegal
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La policía sacó a los ocupantes ilegales de la casa abandonada.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

detener, puesto pequeño
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
El coche se detuvo en el camino hacia la oficina.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

desvergonzado
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
El político desvergonzado se negó a disculparse por sus errores.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventas
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
La empresa vio un aumento significativo en las ventas durante la temporada navideña.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

subyugación
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
El pueblo sufrió bajo la subyugación de un gobernante cruel.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

septiembre
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mi cumpleaños es en septiembre, y siempre lo celebro con amigos.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somático
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
El yoga puede mejorar tanto la salud somática como mental.
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

servicio
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
La verdadera educación promueve el valor del servicio a los demás.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

estructura
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
La estructura está diseñada para la seguridad y funcionalidad.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

medios sociales
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Los medios sociales a menudo causan retrasos.
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.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
La casa está alimentada por energía solar.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

encabezar
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Ella encabezó la campaña por la conciencia ambiental.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.
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.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

especular / invertir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Los expertos especulan que la compañía podría expandirse a nuevos mercados.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

supervisar
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Ella fue contratada para supervisar el proyecto de construcción.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

rápido
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
La corriente del río fue rápida después de la intensa lluvia.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

espacioso; amplio
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
La casa tiene una sala espaciosa con techos altos.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

salvaje; feroz; incivilizado
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
El ataque salvaje sorprendió a todos.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

científico
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
El científico propuso reformas basadas en datos.
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

discurso; alocución;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
El presidente dio un discurso inspirador a la nación.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
El sol brillará intensamente mañana.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

saliencia
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
La saliencia del asunto se destacó en el debate.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

soluble
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
El azúcar es soluble en agua.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir fundó el Sierra Club en 1892 para proteger áreas salvajes.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

suela del pie; suela de zapato
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Tengo una ampolla en la planta de mi pie.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

disputa pequeña
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Tuvieron una breve disputa sobre quién debería lavar los platos.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

estratósfera
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
La estratósfera proporciona un entorno único.
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 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

estar enojado
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Ella se enojó en su habitación después de la discusión.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

único
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Ella compró un boleto sencillo para el concierto.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

sabio
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
El profesor dio una respuesta sabia a la compleja pregunta.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

directo
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Su explicación fue directa y clara.
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.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

hipócrita y moralista
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Él dio un discurso hipócrita sobre la honestidad mientras él mismo era corrupto.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

completo; absoluto; transparente; muy empinado
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Fue pura suerte que encontramos el lugar.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

satisfacción
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Los alimentos ricos en fibra proporcionan mayor satisfacción.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

selección
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
El proceso de selección se basa en el mérito.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulto / palabra despectiva
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su carácter.
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.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

simbiótico
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
La relación entre la abeja y la flor es simbiótica.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

parada; detención
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
La parada repentina del tren causó retrasos a todos los pasajeros.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
La elección estuvo llena de engaños políticos.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paja o caña
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Ella bebió el jugo a través de una paja.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Los profesionales de la salud mental trabajan para prevenir el suicidio.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estampar / pisotear
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Ella estampó su pie por frustración.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

suma
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
La suma de 8 y 12 es 20.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

afortunado inesperado
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Su encuentro en el café fue completamente afortunado.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

suelo
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
El suelo en esta área es rojizo.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

estufa
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Cocinó la cena en la estufa de gas.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servidumbre
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Muchos campesinos en la Europa medieval vivían bajo la servidumbre.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

esparcir
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
La ropa estaba esparcida por el suelo.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

simplificación
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
La simplificación de procesos puede reducir significativamente los costos operacionales.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

especialmente
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Este regalo fue hecho especialmente para ti.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

cirugía
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Ella se sometió a una cirugía para eliminar el tumor.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

calumnias
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
El político demandó al periódico por calumnias.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

flexible
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
El cuerpo de la gimnasta era notablemente flexible.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

semicírculo
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en un semicírculo alrededor del maestro.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

subtítulo
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Usa subtítulos para una mejor comprensión.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

esposar
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Las regulaciones anticuadas encadenan a las pequeñas empresas y ralentizan la innovación.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

deletrear
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
¿Puedes deletrear tu nombre para mí?
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

santuario; templo; lugar sagrado
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Los peregrinos visitan el santuario para rezar por buena salud.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

agricultura sostenible
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Las prácticas de agricultura sostenible protegen el medio ambiente mientras garantizan la seguridad alimentaria.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

disfrutar completamente
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Él saboreó cada bocado del delicioso pastel.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

algo
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Creo que algo está mal con mi teléfono.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

acero
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
El edificio fue hecho de acero para garantizar su durabilidad.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

abofetear
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Ella estaba tan enojada que lo abofeteó en la cara.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogante
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrogante como si él estuviera por debajo de ella.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

exquisito
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Ella horneó un exquisito pastel de chocolate para la fiesta.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

tema
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
El maestro presentó una nueva asignatura en la clase.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

brillar
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
El anillo de diamantes brilló bajo las luces brillantes.
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.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose demostró la sensibilidad de las plantas a través de experimentos.
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.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

sesión espiritista
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Celebraron una sesión espiritista para contactar a su abuela fallecida.