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B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

empresa emergente
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
La startup consiguió financiación de los inversores.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

sorprendido
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Me sorprendió ver a mi viejo amigo en el mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

de mala calidad
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
El contratista hizo un trabajo de mala calidad en las reparaciones.
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 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

espasmódico
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
El paciente experimentó tos espasmódica durante la noche.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

sal
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Por favor, añade un poco de sal a la sopa para realzar su sabor.
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

sonámbulo
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
El sonámbulo salió de la casa por la noche.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

sobornar
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
El abogado fue acusado de intentar sobornar a un testigo.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

afortunado inesperado
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Su encuentro en el café fue completamente afortunado.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

espontaneidad
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Su espontaneidad lo convierte en un gran conversador.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

prácticas sostenibles
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Las prácticas sostenibles son vitales para la preservación del medio ambiente.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

ranura
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Inserta la tarjeta en la ranura para abrir la puerta.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

autoafirmación
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
La autoafirmación diaria puede aumentar tu confianza.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

gastado / viejo
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Los zapatos shopworn se vendieron con descuento.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

El movimiento lateral y hacia abajo de una capa de la corteza terrestre hacia el manto debajo de otra capa.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
El anillo de fuego del Pacífico es un área de intensa subducción.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un pasador metálico con una hélice; fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Él atornilló la estantería a la pared firmemente.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolencia
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolencia después de una comida pesada hizo difícil concentrarse.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

zapato
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Ella compró un par de zapatos para correr para hacer ejercicio.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

estruendoso
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
La voz estentórica del maestro calló el ruidoso salón de clases.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

lleno de semillas; sucio y despreciable; en mal estado
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ellos evitaban caminar por la parte sucia y despreciable de la ciudad por la noche.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

manojo de trigo
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
El agricultor llevaba un manojo de trigo sobre su hombro.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

soluble
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
El azúcar es soluble en agua.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

supervivencia
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La supervivencia en la naturaleza puede ser una experiencia desafiante.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

beca
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

simplificar o aumentar la eficiencia
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
La compañía tiene como objetivo optimizar la producción para reducir los costos.
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

inteligente; astuto; bien vestido; elegante
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
Tomó una decisión inteligente de invertir en acciones tecnológicas.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

sacudir
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
El terremoto hizo que el edificio se sacudiera.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

poner fin / whisky escocés
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
El informe puso fin a los rumores sobre una fusión.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

derramar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Ten cuidado de no derramar tu café.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

importante, prominente o llamativo
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
El informe destacó los puntos más importantes de la discusión.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formado
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La escultura estaba formada como una figura humana.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

esponjoso
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
El pastel tenía una textura ligera y esponjosa.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

persona que duerme; algo que tiene éxito inesperado
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
La película resultó ser un éxito inesperado.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotar
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Frotarse excesivamente los ojos es perjudicial.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

escrúpulo
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Él no tenía escrúpulos para mentir y avanzar.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Se detectaron señales del espacio profundo la semana pasada.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

cónyuge
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Cada empleado puede incluir a su cónyuge en el plan de seguro de salud.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

desordenado; sucio; hecho sin cuidado o atención a los detalles
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Su escritura desordenada era difícil de leer.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

estímulo
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Las plantas responden al estímulo externo.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relacionado con las leyes que limitan el gasto personal en artículos de lujo
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
En la Europa medieval, las leyes suntuarias restringían el uso de telas caras solo a la nobleza.
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?
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

hacer un sonido suave, como caminar en el barro; suprimir o callar
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Sus botas hicieron un ruido de squelch en el suelo mojado.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

escultor
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
El escultor pasó meses creando una hermosa estatua de mármol.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

diverso
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
La tienda vende frutas, ropa y varios artículos.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexo
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Se le preguntó sobre su sexo en el consultorio del médico.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

escarlata
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Las rosas escarlatas en el jardín se veían magníficas a la luz de la mañana.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truco, hazaña, obstaculizar el crecimiento
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
El actor realizó un stunt peligroso en la película.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultáneo
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Las fallas simultáneas de los cultivos afectan el suministro global de alimentos.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

persona estricta con las normas
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Él es muy estricto con la puntualidad y no tolera retrasos.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

estatura, prestigio
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Su estatura intelectual la convirtió en una figura respetada en el mundo académico.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

satisfacer
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
La comida deliciosa satisfizo nuestro hambre completamente.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Ella se volvió sentimental al mirar las viejas fotografías de la familia.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

único
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Ella compró un boleto sencillo para el concierto.
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 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

cambiar de dirección bruscamente
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
El coche cambió de dirección bruscamente para evitar al perro.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

discurso de saludo
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Ella pronunció un discurso de saludo en la ceremonia de graduación.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

pendiente; terreno inclinado
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Caminamos por la empinada pendiente de la montaña.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

saliva
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
El dentista le pidió que enjuagara la saliva de su boca.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

limón dulce
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
El jugo de limón dulce era refrescante en un día caluroso.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

arroyo
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Un arroyo fluía a través del prado.
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 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

estrofa
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
El poema comienza con una estrofa que describe la naturaleza.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Las prácticas sostenibles mitigan el impacto ambiental.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

jabón
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
Por favor, lávese las manos con jabón y agua.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

sílfide
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Ella se movió por el escenario como una sílfide, ligera y elegante.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simular
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
El piloto tuvo que simular un aterrizaje de emergencia durante el entrenamiento.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

luchar
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Muchas regiones están luchando con la recuperación económica.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

bruscamente
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Los precios subieron bruscamente después del anuncio.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

disparar / tomar una foto
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Él aprendió a disparar un arco y flecha.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

supurar
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
La herida comenzó a supurar después de unos días.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
El doctor recetó una tableta sublingual para una absorción más rápida.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discusiones secundarias
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Las discusiones secundarias a menudo conducen a acuerdos.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

espuma
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Las olas chocaron contra las rocas, dejando espuma en el aire.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

suntuoso
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Los invitados fueron tratados con un banquete suntuoso.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restos
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
El perro comió los restos de la mesa.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

superponer
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
El editor superpuso texto sobre la imagen.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Ella suspiró de alivio cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
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.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

sobrevivir
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Él logró sobrevivir la tormenta.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

suficiente; adecuado para el propósito; satisfactorio
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Tenemos suficiente tiempo para completar el proyecto.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

corriente
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
El flujo de la vida es imparable.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
El niño se puso malhumorado cuando no pudo conseguir su juguete favorito.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Él es muy activo socialmente y asiste a muchos eventos.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saludar
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Los soldados saludaron a su oficial al mando.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
El portavoz dirigió a la multitud durante la manifestación.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

asustar
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
El ruido fuerte asustó al bebé.
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.
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.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

cosas
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Ella empacó todas sus cosas en la maleta.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

sintetizar
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Los científicos sintetizan nuevos compuestos para la investigación médica.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

estrategia
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La estrategia aseguró el éxito.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espía
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Lo atraparon espiando a su vecino a través de la ventana.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

pez escorpión
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
El pez escorpión tiene espinas peligrosas que pueden inyectar veneno.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

sombra
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Nos sentamos bajo el árbol para un poco de sombra.
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.