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C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

tartamudear
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
El estudiante nervioso comenzó a tartamudear durante su discurso.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-consciente
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Él estaba semi-consciente después del accidente y apenas podía responder.
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 /smʌɡ/

smug

presumido
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Llevaba una sonrisa presuntuosa después de ganar el debate.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

hedor; mal olor
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La basura creó un terrible hedor en la cocina.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

alguien
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Alguien dejó su paraguas en el pasillo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

carpa plateada
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
La carpa plateada se cultiva ampliamente en las granjas de peces de Asia.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitario; aislado; solo
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Él vivió una vida solitaria en las montañas.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

asedio
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
El castillo cayó después de un largo asedio.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

siete hábitos
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Incluso los hábitos ayudan a mantener un estilo de vida equilibrado.
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

montones
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
Ella tiene montones de amigos en la ciudad.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

cerrar
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Por favor, cierra la puerta antes de irte.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

cortar con tijeras
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
El sastre cortó la tela de manera ordenada.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

espartano
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Vivió en una habitación espartana con solo una cama y una silla.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Ella lucía elegante con su sari de seda roja en el festival.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

asfixiar
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
El niño casi se asfixió cuando quedó atrapado en la habitación cerrada.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

específico
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Haz un plan específico para vencer la procrastinación.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

especializado
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Él tiene un conocimiento especializado de las civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

santificar
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
El sacerdote santificará la ceremonia de matrimonio.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

seno
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Él sufrió de una infección sinusal que le causó dolor de cabeza.
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

expresión o creencia distintiva de un grupo particular
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
La frase se convirtió en un shibboleth político durante la campaña.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

despedir
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
La compañía lo despidió por bajo rendimiento.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

subir o mezclar rápidamente
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Los niños subieron rápidamente la colina para atrapar la cometa.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
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.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

columpio
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
A los niños les encanta balancearse en el parque.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

gastar
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Gasto demasiado dinero en libros.
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

a corto plazo
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
Invertir en acciones puede generar ganancias a corto plazo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

gorrión
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
El gorrión cantó alegremente desde la rama del árbol.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

majestuoso y digno
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
La majestuosa mansión se encontraba al final del largo camino de entrada.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

estadístico
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
El estadístico presentó los resultados de la encuesta con gran claridad.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

delgado
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Ella se veía delgada en su nuevo vestido.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

sigilo, moverse en secreto
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
El gato se movió sigilosamente hacia su presa.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

escupir
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Él escupió en el suelo con ira.
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentamente
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
Ella caminó lentamente hacia la puerta.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

en secreto
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
El trato se hizo sub rosa para evitar el escrutinio público.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

pizarra
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
La región es rica en pizarra y depósitos de gas natural.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

sinistro
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
La casa abandonada tenía una atmósfera siniestra.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

simbolismo
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
El uso de simbolismo en la novela es magistral.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

soleado; optimista
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es un hermoso día soleado, perfecto para un picnic.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidificar
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
La empresa solidificó su posición en el mercado.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

habilidades
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Aprender nuevas habilidades puede aumentar el crecimiento personal y profesional.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

falta de aire fresco; mal ventilado; actitud formal y conservadora
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
La habitación estaba viciada y necesitaba aire fresco.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

parecer
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Parece cansado después del largo viaje.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

sistema solar
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Nuestro sistema solar tiene ocho planetas orbitando alrededor del sol.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sexto
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Terminó la carrera en sexto lugar.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

sincronización
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
La sincronización de los movimientos de los bailarines sorprendió al público.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

accionista
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Cada accionista tiene derecho a votar en la reunión anual.
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.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

sarna
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
El doctor le diagnosticó sarna después de examinar la erupción.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

felicidad
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

salvaje; feroz; incivilizado
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
El ataque salvaje sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

tolerancia
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Vivió en la pobreza con tolerancia silenciosa.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

flor de estramonio
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La flor de estramonio florece de noche con una fragancia dulce.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
El shádok es la fruta cítrica más grande del mundo.
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.
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.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

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

secede

secesionar
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Varios estados amenazaron con separarse de la unión.
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

desorden total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Después de la tormenta, toda la ciudad estaba en desorden total.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

estereotipar
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Estereotipar a las personas según su raza es perjudicial.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

fácil; simple; sin complicaciones
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Esta es una receta fácil que cualquiera puede seguir.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

rendija
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Había una pequeña rendija en la tela.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

suscripción
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Cancelé mi suscripción a Netflix porque no la estaba viendo lo suficiente.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

satisfacción
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Ella sintió una gran satisfacción después de completar el proyecto.
A2 verb /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 /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

pez Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
El pez Surma es originario de los ríos de la región de Sylhet.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pala
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Él agarró una pala para limpiar la nieve del camino de entrada.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

apodo
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
El famoso líder era conocido por el apodo 'La Dama de Hierro'.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

siete
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Ella tiene siete manzanas en su cesta.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurar; maldecir; prometer solemnemente
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Juro decir la verdad.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

flojo
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
El negocio está flojo durante la temporada de lluvias.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senado
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
El senado votó a favor del nuevo proyecto de ley de salud.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

tenebroso
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Caminaban a través de la cueva tenebrosa con antorchas.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

resbalar
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Ella se resbaló en el piso mojado y cayó.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

engaño
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
El político fue acusado de estafa financiera.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

paso
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
Ella dio un paso hacia la puerta.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

secundario
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
La seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación, mientras que la velocidad es solo secundaria.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

asedio
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
El asedio del castillo duró tres meses.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

sospechoso; dudoso
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
La policía encontró su comportamiento muy sospechoso.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compasivo; comprensivo; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Ella fue muy simpática cuando le conté mis problemas.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

estudiante de segundo año
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Él es un estudiante de segundo año en la universidad, estudiando ciencias de la computación.
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.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

ciencia
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
La ciencia sigue explorando lo desconocido.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superfluo
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Su discurso contenía demasiados detalles superfluos.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruta shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
la fruta shéron es dulce y se puede comer como una manzana.
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.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

colgar, lanzar
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Él colgó su bolso sobre su hombro antes de salir.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

sincopado
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
La pieza de jazz tenía un ritmo sincopado que energizó a la multitud.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

boceto
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Él hizo un boceto rápido del paisaje.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

falda
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Ella eligió una falda azul para combinar con su blusa.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiario; secundario; relacionado con una empresa subsidiaria
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
La empresa subsidiaria maneja todas las operaciones en el extranjero.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

descendiente
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Él es el descendiente de una familia industrialista rica.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laico
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
El país mantiene un gobierno secular que separa la religión de la política.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extremadamente sucio
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Vivía en una habitación sucia con muebles rotos.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

empapar
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
ella empapó la ropa en agua antes de lavarlas.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

perezoso
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Ella era demasiado perezosa para levantarse de la cama temprano.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

vivaz
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
El hombre vivaz bailó con alegría en la boda.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

relacionado con el significado en el lenguaje
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Los modelos de IA utilizan análisis semántico para entender el contexto.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

suplementario; adicional; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Los estudiantes necesitan comprar libros suplementarios para el curso.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordenado; bien organizado; en buen estado
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Todo estaba en perfecto estado antes de la inspección.