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C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

ubicuo
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto ubicuos en la sociedad moderna.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limitado
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Las entradas para el concierto son limitadas.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

felicidad
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

nieta
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Su nieta la visita todos los fines de semana.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconocer
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Ella reconoció su error y se disculpó.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arco
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
El arquero tensó su arco y apuntó al objetivo.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

desconcertado
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Ella parecía desconcertada después de tantas preguntas.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

abordar
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
El gobierno debe abordar los problemas de la política estudiantil.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falso; incorrecto
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Su declaración sobre el incidente fue completamente falsa.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

centímetro
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
La mesa mide 120 centímetros de largo.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

descripción
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Su descripción fue vívida.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

carpeta
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Guardé todas las fotos en una carpeta separada.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

frente; brida
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
El jinete ajustó el freno del caballo antes de montarlo para la carrera.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; escasez
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
El gobierno enfrentó un déficit presupuestario de millones debido al aumento del gasto.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fondo
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
El gobierno asignó un fondo para la ayuda en caso de desastre.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

impuesto
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
El gobierno aumentó la tasa del impuesto sobre los bienes de lujo.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

Excesivamente dulce o sentimental, como la melaza.
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
La película era demasiado empalagosa para mi gusto.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
El sistema volverá a su configuración original después de la actualización.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

tal vez
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Tal vez vayamos al parque mañana.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

semilla
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Plante una semilla en el jardín.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

arrepentido
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de gritarle a su amiga.
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

suave; liso; sin dificultades; fluido
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
El camino estaba suave y cómodo para conducir.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

bebida
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
¿Te gustaría una bebida caliente o fría con tu comida?
A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

alegría
Meaning
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight
Example
The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.
La risa de los niños llenó la casa de alegría durante la celebración de las vacaciones.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitario
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
La iglesia unitaria es conocida por su enfoque inclusivo y de mente abierta.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

cumplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Trabajó duro para cumplir sus sueños.
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

elevación
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
Los excursionistas llegaron a una alta elevación después de horas de escalada.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culto
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
El culto siguió a su líder con gran devoción.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

poco sociable
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
Se volvió poco sociable después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

desordenado
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
El anuncio repentino dejó la oficina en un estado completamente desordenado.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihilista
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Se le llamó nihilista por rechazar todas las normas sociales.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

doméstico
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Las inversiones nacionales estabilizan la economía.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

distante
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
Ella se sintió distante de su familia después de la larga disputa.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

deformidad; malformación física
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
El accidente causó una deformidad permanente en su mano izquierda.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecto
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Él habla un dialecto del bengalí que es común en las áreas rurales.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

acostumbrado
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Ella se levantó temprano, como solía hacer.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosivo, dañino
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
El producto químico es altamente corrosivo y debe manejarse con cuidado.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

ropa interior
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Ella compró nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

teléfono móvil
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Olvidó su teléfono móvil en casa y no pudo llamar a nadie.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mezcla para juntar ladrillos / pequeño cañón
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Los trabajadores aplicaron mortero entre los ladrillos.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

colaborar
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Los voluntarios a menudo colaboran con organizaciones locales.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérico
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Su naturaleza colérica a menudo lo metía en discusiones.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

estudioso; académico
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Ella era conocida por su naturaleza estudiosa y amor por la literatura.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

reclinado
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Él fue encontrado recostado en el sofá después de un largo día.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

mapa
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Estudió el mapa antes de comenzar su viaje.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

perdurar más tiempo que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
El viejo castillo ha perdurado más que muchas generaciones.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

empinado o repentino
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Los excursionistas lucharon por subir la pendiente empinada.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

zócalo
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
El carpintero pintó el zócalo de blanco.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclinación
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Ella tiene una inclinación hacia ayudar a los demás.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

imputar
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Ellos imputaron el éxito de la empresa a un buen liderazgo.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

persona independiente
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
El científico independiente desafió las teorías establecidas.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hablar mal a espaldas
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Está mal hablar mal de tus colegas a sus espaldas.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

comida / refección
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Los monjes se reunieron para su refección nocturna.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

desamparado, triste
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
El cachorro abandonado se veía tan triste bajo la lluvia.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

interferir en algo que no te concierne
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Él siempre intenta interferir en los asuntos de los demás.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

enfoque mental
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La meditación mejora el enfoque mental y el rendimiento cognitivo.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clavo
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Clavó el clavo en la tabla de madera.
B1 noun trend

trend

tendencia
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
La tendencia actual de la deforestación es alarmante.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inarticulado
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Ella se volvió inarticulada con emoción durante el discurso.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

admitir
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Él tuvo que admitir su error al maestro.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrar
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
El teléfono comenzó a vibrar sobre la mesa.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

registrar desordenadamente
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Él registró el cajón en busca de sus llaves.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

rinoceronte
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
El rinoceronte cargó a través de la pradera.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

codiciar
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Él codició el coche nuevo de su vecino.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

instalación
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
La instalación del cable submarino está casi completa.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

sináptico
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
El aprendizaje fortalece las conexiones sinápticas en el cerebro.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

caminar arrastrando los pies / mezclar
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Él barajó las cartas antes de repartirlas.
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.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relacionado con la leche o similar a la leche
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Los vasos lácteos en el intestino delgado absorben las grasas dietéticas.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

cinco
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Ella compró cinco manzanas en el mercado.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgia
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
El sacerdote siguió la liturgia durante la misa del domingo.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; valiente; audaz
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Mostró coraje viril durante la crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

corrupto
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
El político fue acusado de ser venal y corrupto.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

relincho
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
El caballo relinchó cuando vio a su jinete.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

casi; casi;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Casi perdí el autobús esta mañana.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

cruzar dando pasos largos
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Él logró cruzar el estrecho arroyo con facilidad.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Cumbre del futuro
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
La Cumbre del Futuro abordó los desafíos globales.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

parálisis
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
El hombre mayor sufría de parálisis en sus manos.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

práctico
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
Se necesita un enfoque práctico para resolver problemas complejos.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatización
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
La automatización aumenta la eficiencia y reduce los errores en la producción.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Estudio y clasificación de las personas según sus actitudes, aspiraciones y otros criterios psicológicos
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Los psicográficos revelan los motivos de compra de los consumidores.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

deferencia
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Él mostró deferencia hacia su mentor mayor.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

terco; obstinado; testarudo
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

escasez
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
La escasez de recursos hizo que el proyecto fuera difícil de completar.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

desaprobación / desagrado
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nueva política cayó en el descrédito con el público.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillaje
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Ella aplicó maquillaje antes de la fiesta.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

yema de huevo
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Ella separó la clara del huevo de la yema.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

alienar
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Su constante crítica comenzó a alejarlo de sus amigos.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

innecesario
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
El informe contenía información innecesaria.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

foso
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
El castillo estaba protegido por un amplio foso lleno de agua.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analizar
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Los científicos analizan los datos para descubrir nuevos patrones.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

masajear
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
El terapeuta masajeará tu espalda para reducir la tensión muscular.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detective
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
El detective resolvió el misterio en solo dos días.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

infusión
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
Ella preparó una infusión calmante de té de manzanilla.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Los centros regionales apoyan a las industrias locales.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirar
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Ella necesita retirar dinero del banco.
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

atentamente
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
Ella escuchó atentamente las instrucciones de su maestro.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

más/ventaja
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
Obtuvo un A plus en su examen.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

prenda de vestir con escote profundo
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido con escote profundo a la fiesta.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

cauteloso
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Ella era cautelosa al confiar en extraños.