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C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

concesión
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
El gerente ofreció un bono como un obsequio a los empleados descontentos.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

calabaza esponjosa
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La calabaza esponjosa puede comerse cuando está joven o secarse para hacer estropajos naturales.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

lugar
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
El sitio de construcción está listo para la siguiente fase del proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

manzana de elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La manzana de elefante tiene un sabor único que muchas personas disfrutan.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

suave; liso; sin dificultades; fluido
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
El camino estaba suave y cómodo para conducir.
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.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

sucio
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Su ropa estaba sucia después de jugar en el barro.
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.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

sembrar
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
El agricultor sembrará semillas de trigo en el campo mañana.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sabio
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Su sabio liderazgo salvó a la empresa del fracaso.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

suficiencia
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
La suficiencia del suministro de alimentos es crítica para la supervivencia.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

especificar
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Por favor, especifique la hora y el lugar de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

supervisor
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
El supervisor revisó el progreso de cada empleado.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

felicidad
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

suplicante
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
El templo estaba lleno de suplicantes buscando bendiciones.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

mecer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Los árboles se mecían suavemente en la brisa.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

barrendero
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
El barrendero limpiaba el pasillo de la escuela todas las mañanas.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

persona o cosa que inicia algo; el primer plato de una comida
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
El primer plato de la comida era una ensalada fresca.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

subyugación o dominación
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
La subyugación de naciones más débiles por parte de potencias coloniales dio forma a la historia.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
La serie de detectives tuvo cinco temporadas exitosas.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
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.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

perspectivas estratégicas
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Las perspectivas estratégicas guían la toma de decisiones políticas.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

cortar
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
El agricultor sheará la oveja en la primavera.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habilidad social
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Ella manejó la situación delicada con un remarquable savoir-faire.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

sabana (con árboles dispersos)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Las jirafas pastaban en los árboles de acacia a través de la amplia sabana.
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.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seda
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
El vestido estaba hecho de seda pura.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

espontáneo
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Su danza espontánea en la lluvia fue hermosa.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

sedición
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
El activista fue acusado de sedición por sus discursos inflamatorios.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

escamoso
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
El pez tiene la piel escamosa.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salino; relacionado con agua salada
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
La solución salina se usa para tratamientos médicos.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

aflojar
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
El conductor redujo su velocidad al acercarse al pueblo.
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

desinterés
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
El desinterés es un valor clave para la construcción de la comunidad.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

brotar
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Las semillas comenzaron a brotar después de unos días de lluvia.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

tropezar
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Él tropezó en el pavimento desigual.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
El alto desempleo condujo al estancamiento económico.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

difundir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Un resplandor cálido se difundió por su rostro mientras ella sonreía.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

esclavo
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Su devoción esclava a la tradición impidió cualquier innovación.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

brillar tenuemente
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
El lago brillaba bajo la luz de la luna.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

seguro; ciertamente
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Estoy seguro de que él vendrá mañana.
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.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

extraño
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nunca tomes dulces de un extraño.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

estropear
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La lluvia estropeó el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

erudito; académico
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
El erudito renombrado publicó varios libros sobre historia antigua.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnino
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Su expresión saturnina hizo que todos en la habitación se sintieran incómodos.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

encorvarse
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
Se encorvó en la silla, luciendo cansado.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sollozar ruidosamente
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Ella comenzó a sollozar incontrolablemente después de escuchar la noticia.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suicida
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
La conducción imprudente fue un comportamiento suicida.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

únicamente
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Él es completamente responsable de la decisión.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

relacionado con la sabiduría
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
El monje compartió enseñanzas relacionadas con la sabiduría con sus estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

algo; un poco; moderadamente
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
La película fue algo interesante, pero no genial.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

estornudar
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Tuve que estornudar durante la reunión.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cisne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
El elegante cisne se deslizó silenciosamente sobre el agua.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

utilizable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
La bicicleta vieja sigue siendo utilizable a pesar de su edad.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

las siete maravillas
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Las Siete Maravillas del mundo reflejan la brillantez humana.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

atónito, desconcertado
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La noticia de su renuncia repentina dejó a todos atónitos.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

someter
Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
El ejército pudo someter la rebelión rápidamente.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

matar
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
El héroe juró matar al dragón.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

estimulante
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
El café es un estimulante común que ayuda a las personas a mantenerse despiertas
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

sincronía
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Su actuación de baile mostró una sincronía perfecta.
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

sentimiento
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
La opinión pública estaba fuertemente en contra de la nueva política.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

detener
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
El barco está deteniéndose en las Islas Malvinas.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

superar
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Él superó todos los desafíos para lograr su sueño.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpenteante
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
El camino tomaba una ruta serpenteante a través de las montañas.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

debilidad relacionada con la vejez
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
El hombre viejo se volvió senil y olvidó rostros familiares.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

mirar fijamente
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Ella miró fijamente la pintura durante horas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

colador
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Usa un colador para drenar el agua de la pasta.
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 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

satisfactorio
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Los resultados de la prueba fueron satisfactorios.
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

separado
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
Han estado viviendo en casas separadas desde el divorcio.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

fuerte
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
El carpintero hizo una mesa de madera fuerte.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

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

suspended

suspendido
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Él fue suspendido de la escuela por una semana.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

quemar ligeramente
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
El fuego le quemó las cejas.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

morir de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Él fue dejado para morir de hambre en el desierto.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

estudiante
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Los estudiantes participaron activamente en las protestas.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

compartido
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Ellos viven en un apartamento compartido cerca de la universidad.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

estabilizar
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
El gobierno tomó medidas para estabilizar la economía.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

inmersión
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La inmersión de los campos duró varios días después de la lluvia fuerte.
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

silencioso; callado; tranquilo
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
La biblioteca estaba completamente silenciosa durante las horas de estudio.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

discutir ruidosamente sobre algo sin importancia
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Los niños discutían por el último trozo de pastel.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

científico
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Los descubrimientos científicos siguen dando forma a nuestra comprensión del mundo.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

superagregar
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
El autor eligió superagregar un nuevo capítulo a la edición revisada.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

hombro
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Él llevó la bolsa sobre su hombro.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfecho
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Se sintió satisfecho después de terminar su proyecto.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Los niños son altamente sugestionables y pueden creer lo que se les dice.