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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 /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian es conocido como el rey de las frutas en el Sudeste Asiático a pesar de su olor penetrante.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

felicidad
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Necesito calcular el costo total.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

moverse descontroladamente
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
El carro se deslizó descontroladamente por la carretera resbaladiza.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

superar
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Puedes superar la procrastinación con planificación.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

puntualmente, debidamente
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Los documentos fueron debidamente firmados y enviados.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

enérgico; fuerte; expresado con fuerza y convicción
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Ella dio un 'no' enfático a la propuesta.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

hexápodo
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
El científico observó un hexápodo arrastrándose sobre la hoja.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paraíso; un lugar o estado de felicidad perfecta; un lugar ideal o perfecto
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
La isla tropical era como el paraíso para los turistas.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

adquisición; logro
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
El dominio del idioma es una adquisición importante para carreras globales.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

farsa
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
El trato resultó ser una farsa.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

poción
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
La bruja le dio al héroe una poción curativa.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (una voz de canto de adulto)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Ella cantaba la parte del alto en el coro hermosamente.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

aburrir
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
La conferencia comenzó a aburrir a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demostrar
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Ella evidenció su interés en el proyecto mediante una participación activa.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

sin coraje; débil de voluntad; cobarde
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Él fue demasiado sin columna vertebral para defender sus creencias.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

suposición
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Su suposición sobre el clima resultó ser incorrecta.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

heredar
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Ella heredó la casa de su abuela.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

desprecio
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Él despreció las señales de advertencia y siguió conduciendo.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

trípode
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
El fotógrafo colocó su cámara en un trípode.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

bodega
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ellos visitaron una famosa bodega en Francia.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

meseta
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Los excursionistas se detuvieron para admirar la meseta que se alzaba sobre el suelo del desierto.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

tacaño
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Vivió una vida tacaña, negándose a comprar algo nuevo.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

bueno; excelente; delgado; delicado; de alta calidad
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Hoy hace buen tiempo.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nación
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nación celebró su día de independencia con orgullo.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

paternidad
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
La crianza efectiva ayuda a los niños a desarrollar confianza e independencia.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

demacrado
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Después de semanas de enfermedad, se veía pálido y demacrado.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

demostrar
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
La evidencia demostrará su inocencia.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

oruga
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La oruga comió todas las hojas de la planta.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconveniente; molesto; problemático
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
El ascensor roto hizo que fuera inconveniente llegar al último piso.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

manzana de madera
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
La manzana de madera tiene una cáscara dura pero pulpa dulce en su interior
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

atractivo
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
La actriz dio una actuación atractiva.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

compromiso, participación
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
El compromiso en las redes sociales ayuda a las marcas a conectar con su audiencia.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, grupo de jueces
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
El panel de jueces anunció al ganador de la competencia.
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.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

teleología
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristóteles a menudo se asocia con el concepto de teleología en la filosofía.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

acortar
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Decidió acortar su discurso para ajustarse al límite de tiempo.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

tabla; junta directiva
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
La junta decidió aumentar el presupuesto.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Aventura
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Los viajeros de aventura son amados por los buscadores de emociones.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

colindar
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
El parque colinda con el río en el lado norte.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

género
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
La empresa promueve la igualdad de género al garantizar oportunidades iguales para todos los empleados.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolerancia
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Su intolerancia le impidió aceptar a personas con creencias diferentes.
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

tureen
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
Ella trajo la sopa caliente a la mesa en una tureen plateada.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

indomable
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Su espíritu indomable la ayudó a superar la adversidad.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumor
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa se fusionará el próximo año.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

cantar
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
ella canta bellamente en el coro
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

sí
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
Sí, estaré allí a las 5 en punto.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

gravamen
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
El banco colocó un gravamen sobre la casa hasta que se pagara la hipoteca.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

pasas
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para mayor dulzura.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extremadamente malo o desagradable
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Las condiciones en la prisión eran atroces.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

consciente
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
Ella es consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

deber
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Debes completar tu tarea antes de salir.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bondad
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Su bondad era evidente en la forma en que trataba a los demás.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalismo
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
El historiador escribió extensamente sobre el cabalismo en la corte real.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

un objeto o persona que uno detesta
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
La gramática siempre ha sido su béte nuar.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminadamente
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
La empresa despidió a los empleados indiscriminadamente sin considerar su rendimiento.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

pegajoso
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
La cinta adhesiva se pegó firmemente a la pared.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

pitón
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
La pitón rodeó a su presa fuertemente.
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

indirecto o sarcástico
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
Ella le dio un elogio indirecto sobre su trabajo.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

flujo
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
El flujo de información debe ser asegurado.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

cáscara
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
La cáscara del maíz se peló antes de cocinar.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

principalmente
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
El festival se celebra principalmente por los jóvenes.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

zapato resistente; acento
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Él compró un par de brogues elegantes para la boda.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

iluminar
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
El sol naciente iluminó las cumbres de la montaña.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

desistimiento
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
El tribunal le instó a desistir de actividades ilegales adicionales.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

padecer una enfermedad
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Ella ha estado enferma desde el invierno pasado.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

empleado
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
La empresa valora la contribución de cada empleado a su éxito.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

repetir
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
¿Puedes repetir lo que acabas de decir?
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

atributo
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Una característica importante de la madera es su flexibilidad.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

inviolable
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Los derechos humanos son considerados inviolables en las democracias modernas.
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

inevitabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
La inevitabilidad del cambio es parte de la vida.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

algo; un poco; moderadamente
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
La película fue algo interesante, pero no genial.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

atemporal
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La belleza atemporal de la pintura ha cautivado a los amantes del arte durante generaciones.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

hábito
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Frotarse los ojos es un hábito perjudicial.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste y pensativo; que expresa o siente tristeza
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La música melancólica hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

débil, flojo
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
Después de la enfermedad, se sintió demasiado débil para levantarse.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

apoyar
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Apoyar las iniciativas educativas ayuda a reducir el trabajo infantil.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

vestíbulo
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Los huéspedes esperaron en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de registrarse.
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 /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

regatear
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Estuvieron regateando el precio durante una hora.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

equidad
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Poseer acciones en una empresa puede generar rendimientos significativos.
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

celebrar
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
España celebra el Día de la Hispanidad el 12 de octubre.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

político
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
La agenda política incluía autonomía.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

personal de tierra
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
El personal de tierra preparó el avión para el despegue.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

material no deseado o bienes arrojados al mar desde un barco y arrastrados hasta la orilla
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
La playa estaba llena de jetsam después de la tormenta.
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

ramas
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
Las ramas del árbol genealógico muestran la relación entre los miembros de la familia.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

proyectos
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Estos proyectos buscan avances tecnológicos.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

cada vez más
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Las personas están cada vez más preocupadas por el cambio climático.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gobernar
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
El presidente gobierna el país sabiamente.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

relajado y despreocupado; que ocurre por casualidad; informal
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Él usó ropa casual para la fiesta.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

declaración
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
El CEO emitió una declaración sobre los planes futuros de la empresa.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentación
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentación del hábitat amenaza a muchas especies.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

decepcionar
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Espero que no te decepcione con mi rendimiento.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

optometrista
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
El optometrista ajustó mis nuevas gafas para que quedaran mejor.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

dermatólogo
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Ella consultó a un dermatólogo para su alergia en la piel.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

inexpresable
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Los sobrevivientes soportaron horrores inexpresables durante la guerra.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

escoria
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
La mayoría de sus primeros escritos fueron considerados escoria.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

pretendiente
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Ella tenía muchos pretendientes compitiendo por su atención.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excéntrico
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
El artista era conocido por su estilo excéntrico.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

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