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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.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

sociopolítico
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Los factores sociopolíticos a menudo influyen en las decisiones de políticas públicas.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

barrio pobre
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
El gobierno está trabajando para mejorar las condiciones en el barrio pobre.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

ciego; sin visión
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
El hombre ciego navegó por la calle con su perro guía.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

sumiso; obediente; sumiso
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Se volvió sumisa después de años de trato severo.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

caramelo de azúcar
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron comer dulces de azúcar coloridos en el festival.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

supositorio
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
La historia resultó ser supuesta, sin evidencia que la apoyara.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

caca
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
El perro hizo un desorden al dejar su caca en el suelo.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

sinuoso
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Los excursionistas siguieron un camino sinuoso a través del bosque.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sabiduría
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Su sabiduría para resolver problemas le ganó el respeto de sus colegas.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

romper
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Ella rompió el vaso en frustración.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

exitoso; próspero; victorioso
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Ella fue exitosa en su carrera como doctora.
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

orilla; costa; playa
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
Caminamos a lo largo de la orilla recogiendo conchas.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

pez escorpión
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
El pez escorpión tiene espinas peligrosas que pueden inyectar veneno.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

saltar
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Decidió saltarse el desayuno e ir directamente al trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapor
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
El viejo vapor cruzó el río lentamente.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

robar
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
Está mal robar de los demás.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

apellido
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Por favor, escriba su primer nombre y apellido en el formulario.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

almacén
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
El almacén actuaba como un storehouse para todos los productos importados.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

suavemente; sin problemas
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
El coche circula suavemente por la nueva carretera.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

camisa
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Él usó una camisa blanca para la oficina.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspensión
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
El jugador recibió una suspensión de tres partidos por mala conducta.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

sismógrafo
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
El sismógrafo detectó un fuerte temblor en la zona.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectario
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La región ha estado atormentada por la violencia sectaria durante décadas.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

centinela
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un centinela estaba de pie en la entrada del campamento.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Se detectaron señales del espacio profundo la semana pasada.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

sudor
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Después de correr una hora, estaba cubierto de sudor.
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 /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

sinuosidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
La sinuosidad del río hizo que la navegación fuera desafiante.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

alma
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Ella vertió su corazón y alma en su obra de arte.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

aterrador
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Esa película de terror realmente fue aterradora.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

sufragio
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
El sufragio universal fue una demanda clave.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

alisar
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Ella se alisó el cabello antes de la reunión.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

aumento de salinidad
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
El riego excesivo puede causar aumento de salinidad en los campos.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

evitar
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Él siempre trata de evitar sus responsabilidades en el trabajo.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

sinopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
El editor le pidió al autor que enviara una sinopsis de una página de la novela.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

cubrir con pequeños puntos
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
El artista cubrió el lienzo con pequeños puntos para crear un efecto texturizado.
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.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

quemar
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
El fuego quemó las paredes del edificio.
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.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

autosuficiencia
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
La autosuficiencia ayuda a construir confianza.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

batata dulce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La batata asada hace un acompañante saludable y delicioso.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

terco; obstinado; testarudo
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lascivo
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
El tabloide publicó una historia lasciva sobre la celebridad.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

piedra
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
Lanzó una piedra al lago.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilidad social
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilidad social debe ser parte del currículo educativo.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

decir
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
Ella me dijo hola.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

eludir
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
El político intentó eludir la difícil pregunta.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

entrega
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
El contratista envió la entrega al cliente para su aprobación.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

somnoliento
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
La conferencia somnolienta hizo que la mitad de la clase se quedara dormida.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

saludo; expresión de buenos deseos
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La carta comenzó con un saludo formal.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

salvar, ahorrar
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es importante ahorrar dinero para emergencias.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

felicidad
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

debería
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Deberías estudiar para tus exámenes.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

energía solar
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
La energía solar es vital para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

tacaño
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
El dueño era tan tacaño que nunca reparaba nada.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

celestial
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
La pintura capturó una belleza celestial que se sentía de otro mundo.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

séptimo
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Su cumpleaños es el séptimo de julio.
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.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

empresa emergente
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
La startup consiguió financiación de los inversores.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Su comprensión del tema era bastante superficial.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

autocontrol
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Practicar el autocontrol ayuda a evitar decisiones impulsivas.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

gravedad; severidad; dureza
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
La severidad de la tormenta causó daños generalizados en toda la ciudad.
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.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

incluir
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Los detalles menores fueron subsumidos bajo el tema principal.
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.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supuesto
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Esta es la supuesta solución al problema.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

gastado / viejo
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Los zapatos shopworn se vendieron con descuento.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

estricto
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
El gobierno impuso medidas estrictas durante la crisis.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

cambiar
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Cambié de café a té.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

agrupado
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Los soldados estaban en filas agrupadas, listos para la inspección.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

despectivo
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desdeñosa cuando hizo el comentario grosero.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

cena
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Normalmente cenamos alrededor de las siete en punto.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
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.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

pantufla
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Ella se puso sus pantuflas antes de caminar por la casa.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

rodaje
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
El rodaje de la película tomó varios meses.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
El camarero nos miró de forma gruñona cuando pedimos más agua.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

barrer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Ella barre el suelo todas las mañanas.
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

primavera
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
Las flores florecen en la primavera.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

deslizarse en silencio
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
El gato entró en la habitación sin hacer ruido.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

simplificar
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
El profesor simplificó la ecuación compleja para los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

felicidad
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

losa
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Los trabajadores colocaron una losa de concreto para la fundación.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

garabatear
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
El niño garabateó por toda la pared.
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.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

felicidad
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personal
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
El personal en el hospital es muy servicial.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

flaco
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
El chico flaco apenas podía levantar la bolsa pesada.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexualmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
La película fue considerada demasiado sexualmente explícita para los jóvenes.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

salva
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Los soldados dispararon una salva para honrar al general caído.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

gran red
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Los pescadores echaron su gran red en el río.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

sofocar
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Él sofocó una risa durante la reunión seria.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

fuente
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
La fuente del río se encuentra alta en las montañas.
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 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 ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

soberanía
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
La soberanía es esencial para la identidad de una nación.
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 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

jugoso
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que todos lo disfrutaron.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrificio
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
El país fue liberado gracias al sacrificio de los guerreros.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
La similitud entre las dos pinturas sugirió que fueron hechas por el mismo artista.
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.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

automenos
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Su constante automenos lo hacía sentir incómodo frente a los demás.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

septenario
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
El festival es una tradición septenaria en el pueblo.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

relacionado con el sebo
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
El acné a menudo es causado por glándulas sebáceas hiperactivas.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

establecerse
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Ellos decidieron asentarse en un pueblo tranquilo.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

adornos brillantes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Su vestido estaba cubierto de adornos brillantes plateados que brillaban a la luz.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

sustancialmente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
La nueva política ha mejorado sustancialmente las condiciones laborales.