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A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

algún día
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Algún día quiero viajar por el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

membresía
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
La membresía del país en la organización marcó 50 años.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

poliarquía
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La poliarquía permite que varios partidos compartan el poder.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

muy pequeño; diminuto
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
El pajarito bebé era muy pequeño y desamparado.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

presencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Su presencia en la reunión hizo que todos se sintieran a gusto.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformacional
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Los proyectos transformacionales redefinen el progreso.
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.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

llorar fuertemente
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
El bebé lloró toda la noche, manteniendo a todos despiertos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

adulador / falsa cortesía
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
El vendedor dio una charla aduladora que se sintió falsa.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

detener
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

literalmente
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Él estuvo corriendo literalmente durante tres horas sin detenerse.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
La ciudad implementó un sistema de estacionamiento zonal para gestionar la congestión del tráfico.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

desmentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Su rostro tranquilo desmentía su ansiedad interna.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

persona ajena a la política de partidos
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Se le llamó mugwump por negarse a unirse a cualquiera de los dos lados políticos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmurar
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Él murmuró una disculpa antes de irse.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

interpersonal
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Él tiene excelentes habilidades interpersonales y se lleva bien con los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

insistente
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
El vendedor era demasiado insistente, lo que alejó a los clientes.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventura
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Su escapada de verano incluyó camping y escalada en la montaña.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

lubricar
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
El mecánico lubricó las piezas del motor del coche.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

dentro de la célula
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
El medicamento funciona al dirigirse a las bacterias intracelulares.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculino
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
La escuela tiene más profesores masculinos que profesores femeninos.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

selva densa; jungla;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
El explorador se perdió durante tres días en la densa selva amazónica.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

compadecer
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Siento compasión por tu pérdida.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

aserrador
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
El hábil aserrador cortó los troncos en tablones.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falso; incorrecto; engañoso; artificial
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
El testigo dio un falso testimonio en el tribunal.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

temperatura óptima
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
El invierno proporciona la temperatura óptima para la agricultura.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

una historia corta e interesante utilizada en discursos o escritos
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Una anécdota bien colocada hace que un discurso sea más relatable.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

está bien
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
Está bien, vamos al parque.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrar
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
El teléfono comenzó a vibrar sobre la mesa.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

de mal carácter
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
Hizo un comentario de mal carácter sobre su colega.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consistir
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
El comité consiste en cinco miembros.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

misterio, desconcierto
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
La audiencia miró con desconcierto mientras el mago realizaba sus trucos.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

citar
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
El abogado cita la jurisprudencia relevante.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

audaz
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
Su plan audaz de escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado sorprendió a todos.
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

implicación
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
La implicación del cambio climático es grave.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismo
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de nepotismo en sus prácticas de contratación.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

dirección, instrucciones
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Él pidió direcciones para la estación de tren.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

pensamiento
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Ella tuvo un pensamiento repentino sobre el futuro.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

realizar
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Los clientes pueden realizar sus transacciones bancarias en línea.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversivo
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
El grupo fue prohibido por sus actividades subversivas.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

bien educado
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
Ella es una joven bien educada con excelentes modales.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

coextensivo
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Las dos jurisdicciones son coextensivas, compartiendo las mismas fronteras.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

desconcertado
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Ella parecía desconcertada después de tantas preguntas.
B1 adjective /drəˈmæt.ɪk/

Dramatic

dramático; repentino y sorprendente; emocionante e impresionante
Meaning
relating to drama; sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
Example
The dramatic sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors.
El dramático atardecer pintó el cielo con colores brillantes.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impresión; marca; huella;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
El libro está disponible en versiones tanto digitales como impresas.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

pecado
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Él confesó su pecado al sacerdote.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

pluscuamperfecto
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Para cuando ella llegó, él ya había terminado su tarea, mostrando el tiempo pluscuamperfecto.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

la unidad más pequeña de una imagen o pantalla digital
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
La imagen está borrosa porque algunos píxeles están faltando.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Las linternas brillaban suavemente en la oscuridad.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

grosor
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
El grosor del libro lo hacía difícil de llevar.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhídrido
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
El químico usó amoníaco anhidro para el experimento.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificador
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La policía arrestó a un falsificador que había estado vendiendo pinturas falsas.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

labeo de aleta naranja
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
El labeo de aleta naranja es un pez alimenticio importante en Bangladesh.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

beneficio
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
La empresa obtuvo una ganancia significativa este trimestre.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psiquiatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Ella decidió estudiar psiquiatría para ayudar a las personas con problemas de salud mental.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentalmente
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose demostró los hallazgos experimentalmente.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

cuervo
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
El cuervo se posó en el viejo roble y graznó fuerte.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

consanguíneo
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
El estudio se centró en trastornos genéticos en familias consanguíneas.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignificante; trivial; de poca importancia
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
No te preocupes por cosas tan triviales.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminar
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Años de trabajo arduo culminaron en su éxito.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

concierto
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Fuimos a un concierto anoche y disfrutamos de la música en vivo.
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

interrumpir
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Los esfuerzos individuales interrumpen la armonía social.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unidad de distancia (220 yardas o aproximadamente 201 metros)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
El caballo corrió un furlong antes de desacelerar.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informar
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
El gerente informará al personal sobre las nuevas políticas.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

tentador
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
El tentador susurró falsas promesas en su oído.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

luto
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La familia está de luto por su abuela.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

volverse rígido por depósito de sales de calcio
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Con el tiempo, el tejido comenzó a calcificarse y perdió flexibilidad.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

refractario
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
El refractario se opuso a la nueva ley.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrero; luchador valiente o experimentado
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
El valiente guerrero defendió su aldea de los invasores.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruelmente
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Ella habló cruelmente de su colega durante la reunión.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

atención minuciosa a los detalles
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Su meticulosidad hizo que el proyecto fuera exitoso.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

generoso
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Ella es muy generosa con su tiempo y dinero.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

muerte asistida
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
El debate sobre la eutanasia plantea preguntas éticas difíciles.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

estímulo
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
La luz brillante y los sonidos fuertes son estímulos comunes para la alerta.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

orgánico
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
La agricultura orgánica mejora la salud del suelo y reduce la contaminación.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

permeabilizar, penetrar, extenderse
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
El aroma de las flores frescas permeó toda la habitación.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

genuino
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
Este es un bolso de cuero genuino.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentación, cambio químico por levaduras o bacterias
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentación de uvas produce vino.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

tímido, reservado
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Ella dio una sonrisa tímida cuando le preguntaron sobre sus planes.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

mago
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
El mago realizó trucos mágicos impresionantes.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

rama de olivo
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Extendió una rama de olivo a su rival después de años de hostilidad.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnetizar
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
El científico logró magnetizar la barra de hierro.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

mecanismo
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
El mecanismo del reloj dejó de funcionar después de años de uso.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

islote
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Los pescadores descansaron en un islote pequeño antes de continuar su viaje.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

tomillo
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Ella espolvoreó tomillo sobre el pollo asado.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
¡Ah, ahora entiendo lo que quieres decir!
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La taza de café tenía una astilla en su borde.
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

aplicar / solicitar
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
Él decidió solicitar la beca.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

rehabilitar
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clínica ayuda a rehabilitar a los atletas lesionados.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

afición; actividad de ocio; pasatiempo
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
La fotografía se convirtió en su hobby favorito después de recibir una cámara para su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

lona impermeable
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Los trabajadores usaron una lona impermeable para cubrir los materiales de construcción de la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

breviedad
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brevedad del discurso mantuvo a la audiencia comprometida.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astrónomo
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
El astrónomo observó el nuevo cometa a través de su telescopio.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

genocidio
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Las acusaciones de genocidio levantaron preocupaciones globales.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

emociones
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Las emociones fueron altas durante las protestas.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

agotador; tedioso y aburrido
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
El agotador viaje tomó doce horas para completarse.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

ave de corral
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
El granjero criaba aves de corral en su jardín trasero para huevos frescos y carne.