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C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

arte del gobierno
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
El líder fue elogiado por su excepcional arte del gobierno en el manejo de relaciones internacionales.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Su vanidad lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

introducción
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
El profesor dio una breve introducción antes de comenzar la conferencia.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rodar
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Ella hizo rodar la pelota cuesta abajo.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

perderse
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
El perro se desvió del jardín y se perdió.
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

mentalidad; actitud mental
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
El equipo necesita desarrollar una mentalidad ganadora para tener éxito.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasión
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
El ejército se preparó para la posibilidad de una invasión.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

innecesariamente
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
No te preocupes innecesariamente por el examen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

vecino; adyacente; contiguo
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
A menudo visitamos nuestros países vecinos para el comercio.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lente
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Él limpió la lente de la cámara antes de tomar la foto.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

fracasar
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Él fracasó en completar la tarea a tiempo.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

tormentoso; lluvia intensa
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La lluvia torrencial inundó las calles en pocas horas.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

niño
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
El niño jugó felizmente en el parque.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

reprender
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde otra vez.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

violar
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Estacionar aquí viola las regulaciones de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extremadamente limpio y ordenado; inmaculado
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La casa estaba completamente limpia y ordenada después de la limpieza.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrato de servidumbre
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos trabajadores estuvieron bajo un contrato de servidumbre para trabajar en el extranjero.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

seguro de sí mismo; confiado; determinado
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió segura de su desempeño en el examen.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

casto; virtuoso
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Ella vivió una vida casta y virtuosa.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Su estilo de escritura inimitable lo convirtió en una leyenda literaria.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

persona que finge estar enfermo
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
El gerente sospechaba que John era un malingerer.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrícola
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Los avances agrícolas mejoran la seguridad alimentaria.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

encerrar
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
El prisionero fue encerrado en una celda oscura.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

enfermería
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Ella está estudiando enfermería para convertirse en una profesional de la salud.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjugar
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Se les pide a los estudiantes que conjuguen el verbo 'ser'.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantasía
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Ella tiene una vívida fantasía sobre viajar al espacio.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Se requieren condiciones climáticas específicas para la nieve.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

adulterante
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
El laboratorio encontró un adulterante en las muestras de leche.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

esencialmente
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Los dos planes son esencialmente lo mismo.
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

deporte
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
El fútbol es un deporte popular en todo el mundo.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

instrumento que registra cambios en la presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
El científico revisó el barógrafo para ver las variaciones de presión.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La reunión parecía interminable y agotadora.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

adelante
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Ella caminó adelante del grupo.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confuso, aturdido
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Su mente se sentía confusa después de la larga y agotadora reunión.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sabiduría; conocimiento; juicio
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
La edad trae sabiduría y experiencia.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

emaciar
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Los prisioneros se emaciaron después de meses sin comida adecuada.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emocionalmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Ella se volvió emocionalmente vinculada a su mascota.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

¿Qué dijiste?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
¿Ja? ¿Qué dijiste?
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

trasero
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Estuvo sentado en su trasero todo el día sin hacer nada.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

convención
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
La convención anual de escritores se celebró en Dhaka.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

horrorizar
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
La escena violenta horrorizó al público.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
El huracán devastó las aldeas costeras.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

perro de caza
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
El bloodhound siguió el rastro a través del denso bosque.
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

oficial
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
El oficial le dio una multa por exceso de velocidad.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

joven
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
El joven soñaba con convertirse en un valiente caballero.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

interceder
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Ella intercedió con el maestro para darle otra oportunidad a su hermano.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

sugerir
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Él sugirió ir al nuevo restaurante para la cena.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
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.
A2 noun ækt

act

ley
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
La ley fue aprobada en 2023.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

antisocial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Prefiere horarios antisociales para trabajar solo.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

antífona
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
El coro cantó la antífona antes de comenzar el himno principal.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

venta al por menor
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
La empresa se especializa en la venta al por menor de ropa y accesorios.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

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

vertiginous

vertiginoso
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Los turistas miraron hacia abajo desde los acantilados vertiginosos con asombro.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

línea recta
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Hizo una línea recta hacia la mesa de comida tan pronto como entró a la fiesta.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Los fabricantes de automóviles están reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fósil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
El fósil de un dinosaurio fue descubierto en las montañas.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

taxi
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
Tomamos un taxi para llegar al aeropuerto.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

árbitro
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
El árbitro detuvo el juego después de una falta.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

despálido
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Ella se puso pálida al ver la sangre.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

payasada
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Los niños se rieron de las payasadas del payaso.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

archivo
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Él usó un archivo metálico para suavizar los bordes ásperos.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

presunto
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
El presunto ladrón fue atrapado por la policía.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

letal; mortal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
El veneno de la serpiente es letal para los humanos si no se trata inmediatamente.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

fuerzas navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Las fuerzas navales protegieron la costa del país de los ataques enemigos
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

intermedio
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
La obra tuvo un intermedio de veinte minutos.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

alisar
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Ella se alisó el cabello antes de la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logotipo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
El logotipo de la empresa fue rediseñado para reflejar su nueva imagen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
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.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Siempre le ha interesado la música y la moda punk.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

gradual
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Los cambios graduales son más sostenibles.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

precisión
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Se utilizan instrumentos de alta precisión en cirugía.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

selva densa; jungla;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
El explorador se perdió durante tres días en la densa selva amazónica.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mitigar
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
La planificación adecuada puede mitigar los riesgos financieros.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

otoñal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Los colores otoñales de rojo y oro llenaron el bosque.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

instigador
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
La policía lo identificó como el instigador de la violencia.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
El país invirtió fuertemente en defensa naval.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilización
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
El antiguo Egipto es conocido por su notable civilización.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

justicia social
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
La justicia social asegura la igualdad de oportunidades.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

flor de narciso
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narciso floreció en el jardín durante la primavera.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

nivel
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Los niveles de contaminación deben reducirse urgentemente.
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

dogmatizar
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
El profesor tendía a dogmatizar sobre cuestiones políticas.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

cima
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
El libro está en la estantería superior.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

sensible
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
Mantenerse grounded durante situaciones difíciles ayuda a la resiliencia.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

pigmento
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
El artista mezcló diferentes pigmentos para crear el tono perfecto de azul.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rehacer
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
La empresa decidió renovar su oficina antigua.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

ruso
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Ella está estudiando el idioma ruso en la universidad.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

criatura voladora
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Los pájaros, los murciélagos y los insectos son ejemplos de criaturas voladoras.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

evidencia
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
El detective encontró evidencia crucial que resolvió el caso misterioso.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

seguidores
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
El cantante tiene una gran cantidad de seguidores alrededor del mundo.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirena
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
A la niña pequeña le encantaban las historias sobre sirenas viviendo bajo el mar.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

felicidad
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

trabajo fácil
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Le dieron un trabajo fácil en la universidad como recompensa por su lealtad.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

consecuencia
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

subyugación
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Su subyugación a la autoridad molestó a sus colegas.
A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

montaña
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Escalaron la montaña más alta de la región.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
El granjero posee cinco acres de tierra fértil.