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C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

delgado y débil
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
El árbol delgado se inclinó bajo el peso de la nieve.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

impermanencia
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
La filosofía del budismo enfatiza la impermanencia de la vida.
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

garantizar
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
Puedo garantizar su honestidad.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominar
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Ella abomina la crueldad hacia los animales.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

fuerza
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La fuerte fuerza nuclear une las partículas.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

hermanos
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Los hermanos generalmente están en el mismo nivel en el árbol genealógico de la familia.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

pez bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
El pez bele se captura comúnmente en los ríos de Bangladés.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

partícula
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el aire cerca de la ventana.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

arbusto
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Un conejo se escondía bajo el arbusto.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

derechos de autor
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Ella tiene los derechos de autor del libro.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

pequeño
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Él bebió un poco de agua antes de irse a la cama.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravedad
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
El juez habló con gran gravedad.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

dar derecho a
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Los empleados tienen derecho a recibir vacaciones pagadas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salón
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ellos se recostaron en el sofá después de la cena.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

felicidad
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

punzón
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
El carpintero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

pequeño; limitado; estrecho
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Ella vive en un pequeño apartamento cerca de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

despreocupación
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Ella respondió las preguntas difíciles con sorprendente despreocupación.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

metáfora de forma
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
El poeta introdujo un metáformo para combinar la imaginería con la estructura.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indio
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
A ella le encanta la comida india, especialmente el biryani.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

navegador
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
Uso un navegador web para buscar información en línea.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

costos
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
Reducir los costos mejora los márgenes de ganancia.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposición; carga; demanda injusta
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
La imposición de nuevos impuestos sin consulta enfureció enormemente a los ciudadanos.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
La audiencia gritó '¡Bravo!' después de la impresionante actuación.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

estafador
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La policía finalmente atrapó al notorio estafador.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

herrero
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
El herrero martilló el hierro caliente para convertirlo en una herradura.
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

ambiguo
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
Su respuesta ambigua confundió a todos.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnífico
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vista desde la montaña fue realmente magnífica.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metafórico
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Él usó un lenguaje metafórico para describir sus emociones.
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

embrollo
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
El embrollo político duró meses sin resolución.
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

incubar
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
La gallina incubará los huevos hasta que eclosionen.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexto
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Para entender la cita, necesitas conocer el contexto en el que se dijo.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

acéfalo
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
El grupo acéfalo pronto cayó en desorganización.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

persistencia
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Su persistencia finalmente dio sus frutos cuando consiguió el trabajo.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
El mantenimiento regular aumenta la vida util de las maquinas.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

impresionante
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Su impresionante actuación le valió una ovación de pie.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

felicidad
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

hablar
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Hablemos sobre tus planes futuros.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

independencia
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
La independencia inspiró el movimiento.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

resistente al clima
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes al clima pueden sobrevivir a condiciones meteorológicas extremas.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

anemómetro
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
El científico utilizó un anemómetro para registrar la velocidad del viento durante la tormenta.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calma mental, compostura y equilibrio, especialmente en una situación difícil
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Ella manejó la noticia con una equanimidad extraordinaria.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

palabras
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Aprender nuevas palabras expande el vocabulario.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

regular
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Ella hace ejercicio regularmente todas las mañanas a las 6.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

pagano
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
Los antiguos romanos consideraban a los primeros cristianos como paganos.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

de todos modos
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
Estaba cansado, pero fui a la reunión de todos modos.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

presumir
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
A menudo alardeaba de sus logros frente a sus colegas.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orador
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
El famoso orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

aristocrático; perteneciente a la nobleza
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
Ella tenía una actitud aristocrática que imponía respeto.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsular
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
La introducción debe encapsular los puntos principales del artículo.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destino
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
París era su destino soñado para su viaje de luna de miel.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

enlace
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
El artículo incluye un enlace al sitio web oficial.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

metamorfosis, transformación
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
La metamórfosis de la empresa de una pequeña startup a un líder global fue notable.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

viajar
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Viajaron a la Antártida con un gran grupo.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particularmente
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Ella es particularmente aficionada a la comida italiana.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

sustento o alimento
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
El agua es esencial para la sustentación humana.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

gripe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Se quedó en casa porque tenía gripe.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Él bebió la cerveza en segundos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

correctivo; remedial; curativo;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
Los estudiantes necesitan clases remediales para mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

peca
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Su rostro estaba cubierto de lindas pecas que aparecían cada verano.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

preexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Los filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la preexistencia del alma.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

asignación de activos
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Una correcta asignación de activos es clave para el crecimiento financiero.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

irregular; lleno de baches
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
La carretera bumpy hizo que el viaje en coche fuera muy incómodo.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

tobillo
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Se torció el tobillo mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

a lo largo
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
Ella trabajó toda la noche.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adecuado
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
La comida fue adecuada para el pequeño grupo.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

levantamiento
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
El levantamiento marcó el comienzo de la revolución.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

árido; estéril; desolado; improductivo
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
El desierto árido se extendía por millas sin vegetación.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

pasión
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
Su pasión por la música la llevó a convertirse en una cantante profesional.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

activo
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
El bienes raíces es uno de los activos más valiosos.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

salmón
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sirvieron salmón a la parrilla para la cena.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

llevar
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
A ella le gusta llevar colores brillantes.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

secuela
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Las cicatrices en los pulmones pueden ser una secuela de una neumonía grave.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

derretir
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
El hielo se derritió al sol.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

distrito
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Ella vive en el distrito norte de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

abrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
por favor abre la puerta para mí.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identidad
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
El día refuerza nuestra identidad nacional.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

condición del suelo (adecuación para sembrar cultivos)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
El agricultor revisó la tilth del suelo antes de sembrar las semillas.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

atrocidad
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
El mundo condenó la atrocidad cometida contra los civiles.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

caridad; generosidad; altruismo
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
El empresario adinerado donó millones a la caridad para la educación.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

rizo; espiral
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Ella tenía hermosos rizos naturales que enmarcaban su rostro perfectamente.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralidad
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La lección moral de la historia es siempre decir la verdad.
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?
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

desalentar
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
El fracaso no debe desalentaros de intentar de nuevo.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fijamente
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Él miró fijamente la pintura.
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendigo
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
El mendigo estaba sentado junto al templo pidiendo limosna.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

epidemia
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas en todo el país.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litigio
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
El litigio acusó al régimen de abusos a los derechos humanos.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

perturbado
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Se veía perturbado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

aseverar
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Él afirmó que nunca había visto al hombre antes.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

especie; tipo
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de miles de especies animales.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sin fundamento; infundado
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Sus acusaciones contra ella eran completamente infundadas.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

a ti mismo
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Debes cuidarte a ti mismo.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

voluntad
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Ella asistirá a la reunión mañana.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

parte externa del oído
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
El doctor examinó la parte externa del oído del paciente en busca de signos de infección.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

interrumpidor
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
El político se mantuvo tranquilo a pesar del interrumpidor gritando desde la multitud.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

sucesivo / posterior
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
En los años sucesivos, la empresa se expandió rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

papa o un obispo de alto rango
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
El papa dirigió la nación en un discurso televisado.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Su forthrightness la convirtió en una periodista respetada.