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B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

estrella de mar
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
La estrella de mar se movía lentamente por el fondo del océano buscando comida.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

deducción
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Su deducción de la evidencia fue precisa.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminar
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Ella terminó su tarea antes de la cena.
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

fortalecer
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
La nueva política tiene como objetivo reforzar el crecimiento económico.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

invención, imaginación
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
La historia de la casa embrujada es solo un producto de su imaginación.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

desinfectante
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
El limpiador roció desinfectante sobre la mesa.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

embarrado
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Los niños regresaron con zapatos embarrados después de jugar afuera.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

instrucción
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Por favor, lea la instrucción cuidadosamente antes de usar la máquina.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

quitar
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Por favor, quítate los zapatos antes de entrar a la casa.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

aumentado
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Los ingresos de la compañía aumentaron el año pasado.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

desgastado y fino debido al uso excesivo
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Su abrigo desgastado no pudo mantenerlo caliente en invierno.
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

reunirse
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Las personas se reúnen en el parque para el festival.
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

supuesto
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
Esta es la supuesta solución al problema.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nunca
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Nunca he visto un atardecer tan hermoso.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnegación
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
La vida del monje era una de completa abnegación de los placeres mundanos.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformidad
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La política se implementó de conformidad con el derecho internacional.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marca registrada
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
El logo de la empresa es su marca registrada.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

optimización
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
La optimización de SEO ayuda a los sitios web a obtener un rango más alto en los motores de búsqueda.
C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

contagio
Meaning
The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.
Example
Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.
El miedo se extendió como un contagio entre la multitud.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

joven; un niño o adolescente; alguien que es joven en experiencia
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
El joven mostró gran talento en los deportes.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

chivo expiatorio
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Se convirtió en el chivo expiatorio del pobre rendimiento del equipo.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

bolsa
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Ella llevó sus libros en una bolsa.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relación privada, relación contractual
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
No había relación contractual entre el proveedor y el cliente.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goteo / driblar el balón con pequeños toques
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
El bebé derramó leche sobre su camisa.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

falaz
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
El argumento del político era falaz, sonaba convincente pero carecía de pruebas reales.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulto, desdén
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Él soportó el desdén de sus colegas con paciencia.
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

caballero; caballero medieval
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
El valiente caballero rescató a la princesa del castillo del dragón.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

osoide
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La fuerza osoide del hombre sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

mazo
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
El carpintero usó un martillo de goma para evitar dañar la madera.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

monótono; aburrido; repetitivo
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
El sonido monótono de la lluvia hizo que todos se sintieran somnolientos.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

recién enriquecido
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Se le vio como un parvenu que carecía de refinamiento a pesar de su riqueza.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principio
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
La honestidad es un principio central de su filosofía.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

ampliar
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Viajar puede ampliar tu perspectiva sobre diferentes culturas.
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

decente
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
Encontró un trabajo decente después de meses de búsqueda.
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

superficie plana; avión; alisar
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
El carpintero usó una herramienta para nivelar la madera.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

templado y agradablemente cálido; reconfortante.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Disfrutamos de una caminata en una suave tarde de verano.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

regeneración
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
El descanso adecuado permite la regeneración muscular después del ejercicio.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

apodo
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Su apodo es 'Tigre' porque es muy valiente.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxidantes
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en antioxidantes.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

ubicación
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Este café está en una ubicación hermosa cerca del lago.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuarial
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
La empresa confió en los informes actuariales para fijar las primas de seguros.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jackfruit verde
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
El jackfruit verde se usa a menudo en curris y estofados.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

supuesto
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
El supuesto experto no pudo responder la pregunta.
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

apuntar
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
Él apuntó la pelota hacia la meta.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de gran importancia, extensión o tamaño
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
El descubrimiento de la electricidad fue un logro monumental.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centros
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Los centros impulsan el desarrollo regional.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sofisticado
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Los diseños sofisticados mejoran la estética.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

irregular; áspero
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
La carretera estaba irregular y llena de baches.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

concentrarse
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Ella intentó concentrarse en sus estudios a pesar del ruido.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

accesible
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
El museo es fácilmente accesible por transporte público.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

respiración
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Él tomó una respiración profunda antes de hablar.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

gran incendio destructor
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
El bosque fue devastado por un enorme incendio que duró varios días.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antártico
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
La región antártica es conocida por su frío extremo y paisajes helados.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

alivio; comodidad; asistencia
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Ella sintió un gran alivio cuando el examen terminó.
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.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

centrífugo
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
La fuerza centrífuga empuja la ropa hacia los lados de la lavadora.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

identificación
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Por favor, muestre su identificación en la entrada.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertido
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Como introvertido, prefería leer en lugar de asistir a fiestas.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

tritón
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
El tritón nadó con gracia en el estanque.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

intelecto
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
Su intelecto es admirado por todos sus colegas.
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

amasar
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
Ella amasa la masa hasta que se vuelve suave.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbívoro
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Las vacas son animales herbívoros que pastan en la hierba.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

quinto
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Ella vive en el quinto piso del edificio.
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.
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

admisión; aceptación
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
Ella consiguió la admisión en la Universidad de Harvard.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

destrucción generalizada; gran confusión o desorden; caos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
El huracán causó estragos en las ciudades costeras, destruyendo casas y negocios.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

externamente; superficialmente;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Exteriormente, parecía tranquilo, pero por dentro estaba nervioso.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

tanto
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Estaba tan cansado que apenas podía mantenerse en pie.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

trabajar arduamente
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Los agricultores toil en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

teórico
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
La idea sigue siendo principalmente teórica sin evidencia del mundo real.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

propósito
Meaning
the reason for which something is done or created
Example
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
El propósito de esta reunión es discutir el nuevo proyecto.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosidad
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosidad de la estrella se midió con instrumentos avanzados.
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

quietud
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
Ella disfruta de la quietud del campo.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

protestante
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Él fue una voz de protesta en la asamblea.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

hablar o escribir en detalle
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
El profesor expuso en detalle la importancia del pensamiento crítico.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

conciso y significativo
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
Ella dio un comentario conciso que resumió perfectamente el asunto.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernizar
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
La compañía planea modernizar su infraestructura de TI.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

anhelar
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Ella añoraba su tierra natal después de vivir en el extranjero durante años.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

en posición supina
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Él estaba acostado en el césped, mirando las estrellas.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

adecuado
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
El criminal recibió un castigo adecuado por sus crímenes.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

neopaganismo
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
El neopaganismo ha ganado popularidad a medida que las personas buscan alternativas espirituales a las religiones principales.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

lluvia ácida
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
La lluvia ácida daña los cultivos y los edificios.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

mediar
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Le pidieron mediar entre las dos empresas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

inicio
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
El proyecto aún estaba en su inicio cuando se aprobó la financiación.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flotilla
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Una flotilla de barcos pesqueros salió del puerto al amanecer.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

vergüenza
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Sintió una profunda vergüenza por su comportamiento deshonesto en el trabajo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

intemperancia
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
Su intemperancia al beber arruinó su salud.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

garaje
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Estacionó su coche en el garaje para protegerlo de la tormenta de granizo.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondiente
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La página correspondiente en el libro explica el proceso en detalle.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leve olor
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Sentí un leve olor a perfume mientras ella pasaba.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiado; que tiene o muestra confianza
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Ella era demasiado confiada y creía todo lo que él decía.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

seguir
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Los niños siguieron a su maestro al aula.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

alta
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
El hospital dará de alta al paciente mañana.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Desde el comienzo, el proyecto parecía ambicioso pero alcanzable.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

té
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Tomamos té todas las mañanas en el desayuno.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

combustible
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Las hojas secas son altamente combustibles.