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C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

excepcional
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Ella dio una actuación excepcional en la obra.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

sargento-mayor
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
El sargento-mayor inspeccionó a las tropas antes del desfile.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

cubrir con pequeños puntos
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
El artista cubrió el lienzo con pequeños puntos para crear un efecto texturizado.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

dividir
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Él dividió el tronco en dos con un hacha.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

moverse de manera desordenada
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Los niños empezaron a quedarse atrás en la larga caminata.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

sínodo
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
El sínodo se reunió para discutir reformas en la iglesia.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

grave; serio; importante;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Este es un asunto serio que necesita atención inmediata.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

saturación
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
La saturación del mercado con productos similares redujo las ventas.
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.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexual
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
La salud sexual de las personas es un tema importante en la medicina moderna.
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.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

posición / prestigio
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Tiene un alto prestigio en la comunidad por su trabajo de caridad.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

servidumbre
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Muchas personas lucharon por escapar de la servidumbre impuesta por el sistema colonial.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

firme
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Mantuvo su mano firme mientras pintaba el cuadro.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

plantilla
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
El artista usó una plantilla para pintar estrellas idénticas en la pared.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
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.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

buscar
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Decidió buscar consejo de su mentor.
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.
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

fuerza; potencia; fuerza física
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a desarrollar la fuerza muscular.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

inmaduro
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Su comportamiento inmaduro avergonzó a sus amigos.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

fuerte
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Ella cree firmemente en el poder del pensamiento positivo.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

aguja
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
La aguja de la iglesia se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

sumiso; obediente; sumiso
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Se volvió sumisa después de años de trato severo.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

estable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
La fuerte fuerza nuclear mantiene el núcleo estable.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

nevada
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
La fuerte nevada bloqueó todas las carreteras ayer.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

satisfacción
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Los alimentos ricos en fibra proporcionan mayor satisfacción.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

salvar
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Lograron salvar algunos bienes del incendio.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

estrategias
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Las estrategias efectivas pueden mitigar los impactos del cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

persona tonta
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Lo trataron como una persona tonta que no podía entender nada complejo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

estancado; inmóvil; sin desarrollo
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
El agua estancada en el estanque estaba cubierta de algas.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

soluciones
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotecnología ofrece soluciones a los desafíos ambientales.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

piel
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Su piel era suave y lisa.
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 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

progreso socioeconómico
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
El progreso socioeconómico eleva a las comunidades marginadas.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

serio, respetable
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Él vino de una familia seria.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

cáscara
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
La artillería disparó una cáscara a la posición enemiga.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

lugar
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
El sitio de construcción está listo para la siguiente fase del proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

pantufla
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Ella se puso sus pantuflas antes de caminar por la casa.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.
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.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

guión
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
El actor memorizó sus répliques del guión.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

felicidad
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sedentario
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un estilo de vida sedentario puede conducir a numerosos problemas de salud.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sentido
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Ella tenía un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervioso
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
El caballo estaba demasiado nervioso para montar.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

musculoso y fuerte
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
El atleta tenía una constitución musculosa que mostraba su fuerza.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manga
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Ella subió las mangas antes de empezar a cocinar.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

sabroso
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
El chef preparó un plato sabroso que encantó a todos en la mesa.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

las siete maravillas
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Las Siete Maravillas del mundo reflejan la brillantez humana.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

astuto / sagaz
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa astuta.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

fortalecer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La comunicación puede fortalecer los lazos entre las personas.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

estimular / incentivar
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
El elogio del maestro lo estimuló a estudiar más duro.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

felicidad
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

dolorido
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Después de la carrera larga, mis piernas estaban doloridas.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

disputa pequeña
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Tuvieron una breve disputa sobre quién debería lavar los platos.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibila
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La anciana dio una advertencia sibila sobre el futuro.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

sustancia
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
El científico analizó la sustancia desconocida en el laboratorio.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relacionado con una tumba, sombrío
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La casa abandonada tenía un silencio sepulcral.
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

éxito
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
El éxito requiere enfoque y determinación.
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

estampida
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
El fuerte ruido causó una estampida de la multitud.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

experimentado / sazonado
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Ella es una maestra experimentada con más de 20 años de experiencia.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

soldar
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Él soldó los cables rotos de nuevo.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

almacenamiento
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
El almacén ofrece mucho espacio de almacenamiento.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

suma, resumen
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
El abogado dio un poderoso resumen del caso.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

chupar
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
El bebé empezó a chuparse el dedo.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

imitación humorística
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
El comediante parodió el discurso del político para entretener al público.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Su especialidad es la cocina italiana.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

sicomático
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Su comportamiento sicomático molestaba a sus compañeros de trabajo.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

espada
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
El caballero sacó su espada para defender el castillo.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

subtítulo
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Usa subtítulos para una mejor comprensión.
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 /sleɪ/

sleigh

trineo
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Los niños estaban emocionados de montar en el trineo por el pueblo nevado.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

exceso
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Había un exceso de comida en el festival.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

zafiro
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
La corona real estaba adornada con un gran zafiro.
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.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sofisticar
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Viajar al extranjero ayudó a sofisticar su visión del mundo.
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 /ʃruː/

shrew

mujer irritable / animal parecido a un ratón
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
La obra describe a una mujer de voluntad fuerte como una mujer irritable.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

refugio
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Los excursionistas encontraron refugio en una cueva durante la fuerte lluvia.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

conciso
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Su discurso fue conciso e impactante.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

estéril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
El cirujano trabajó en un ambiente estéril para evitar infecciones.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

sólido
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
El suelo estaba sólido bajo los pies.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue sostenida.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
La pintura tenía una cualidad sensual que cautivó a los espectadores.
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.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrapa
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
El rey nombró a un satrapa para supervisar la provincia distante.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

separatista
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
El grupo separatista exigió la independencia del gobierno central.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solemne
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
El día comienza con una solemne ceremonia en el memorial.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
El jardín estaba lleno de colores y fragancias sensuales.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspenso
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
La película nos mantuvo en suspenso hasta el final.
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.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
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.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

tobogán
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Los niños disfrutaron jugando en el tobogán en el parque.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

por separado
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Decidieron viajar por separado a la conferencia.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

caja de especias
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Ella abrió la caja de especias para encontrar comino para su curry.
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 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.