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A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

repentino; abrupto; inesperado;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Hubo un cambio repentino en el clima.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sacristía
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
El sacerdote entró en la sacristía antes de que comenzara la misa.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

ordenar
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Por favor ordena los archivos por fecha.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

girar
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina comenzó a girar con gracia en el escenario.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

calmar la sed
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Ella bebió agua fría para calmar su sed.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subsecuente
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Los eventos subsecuentes aclararon los resultados.
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

espacio
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
La exploración del espacio amplía el conocimiento humano.
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
Él bebió la cerveza en segundos.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

colador
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Usa un colador para drenar el agua de la pasta.
C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.
La similitud entre las dos pinturas sugirió que fueron hechas por el mismo artista.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

azul cielo
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Sus ojos azul cielo brillaban a la luz del sol.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manera excelente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Ella actuó de manera excelente en la competencia de danza.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

estático
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Las ideas estáticas obstaculizan el progreso.
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

fregar / buscar exhaustivamente
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
Ella fregó la cocina hasta que brilló.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

síntomas
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fiebre y la tos son síntomas comunes de la gripe.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

honesto y claro; no complicado; fácil de entender
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Su explicación fue muy clara y fácil de seguir.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

seguidor ciego
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Los estudiantes sequacios nunca cuestionaron las opiniones de su maestro.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sin acción, los impactos del cambio climático serán graves.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

alguien
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
Alguien está tocando la puerta.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

muestra; espécimen; ejemplar
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
El científico recogió una muestra de sangre para su análisis.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

hechizado; cautivado
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Los niños se quedaron hechizados mientras el mago hacía sus trucos.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

escalón
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Se tropezó con el escalón y cayó.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

paro
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
El tráfico llegó a un paro después del accidente.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autosuficiente
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La granja es completamente autosuficiente en la producción de verduras.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sexto
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Terminó la carrera en sexto lugar.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

especie; tipo
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de miles de especies animales.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

senador
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
El senador habló con pasión sobre las políticas ambientales.
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

nadar
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
Me encanta nadar en el océano durante el verano.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infectado
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
El doctor trató la herida séptica del paciente de inmediato.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

choza
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
El pescador vivía en una pequeña choza cerca de la playa.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrificio
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
El país fue liberado gracias al sacrificio de los guerreros.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habilidad
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su habilidad con las manos.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

secundario
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
La seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación, mientras que la velocidad es solo secundaria.
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

estilo
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
Ella tiene su propio estilo único de escribir que cautiva a los lectores.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
El movimiento feminista creó un fuerte sentido de hermandad entre las mujeres.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

senilidad
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Su olvido fue atribuido a la senilidad.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

escarificar
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
El agricultor escarificó el suelo antes de sembrar las semillas.
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

establecerse
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
Ellos decidieron asentarse en un pueblo tranquilo.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

sigilo, moverse en secreto
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
El gato se movió sigilosamente hacia su presa.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

suposición
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Su plan estaba basado en la suposición de que el mercado se recuperaría rápidamente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

golpe de calor
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
El trabajador sufrió un golpe de calor después de trabajar afuera todo el día.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

preocupación, cuidado
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Su madre mostró gran preocupación por su seguridad.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

barco
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
El barco de carga zarpó del puerto al amanecer.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

calcetines
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Necesito comprar calcetines nuevos para el invierno.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

romper
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
El vidrio se romperá si lo dejas caer.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rancio; viejo; sin frescura
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
El pan se volvió rancio después de estar fuera durante tres días.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

escalabilidad
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
El nuevo software ofrece alta escalabilidad para grandes empresas.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

siluro
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
El siluro es uno de los peces de agua dulce más grandes del sur de Asia.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

suscripción
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Cancelé mi suscripción a Netflix porque no la estaba viendo lo suficiente.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
El ritual tenía un carácter claramente sacerdotal.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

sintaxis
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Los lenguajes de programación siguen estrictas reglas de sintaxis.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

automenos
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Su constante automenos lo hacía sentir incómodo frente a los demás.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

sucesivo / posterior
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
En los años sucesivos, la empresa se expandió rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

andamio
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Los trabajadores erigieron un andamio para pintar el exterior del edificio.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

confiscar
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
El tribunal decidió confiscar la propiedad de la empresa.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

intrusión de salinidad
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
La intrusión de salinidad afecta las regiones costeras.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simular
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
El piloto tuvo que simular un aterrizaje de emergencia durante el entrenamiento.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

escaramuza
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Los soldados se metieron en una escaramuza cerca de la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
El portavoz dirigió a la multitud durante la manifestación.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

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

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

azafrán
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
La tela de azafrán se veía hermosa a la luz del sol.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

sorprendente
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La noticia del accidente fue sorprendente para todos.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

seis
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Hay seis manzanas en la mesa.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

estación
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Llegamos a la estación justo a tiempo para el tren.
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 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

desierto científico
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose prosperó en un desierto científico.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

escala / aumentar el tamaño
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
La empresa planea escalar sus operaciones globalmente.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

escolar
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
La escuela organiza competencias escolares cada año.
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.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

debería
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Deberías estudiar para tus exámenes.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

golpear con fuerza
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Él slaméo la puerta enojado después de la discusión.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sueño
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
El niño durmió pacíficamente durante la noche.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

mancha, marca sucia
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Ella accidentalmente manchó su lápiz labial en la servilleta.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

disolvente, capaz de pagar deudas
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
El acetona es un disolvente común usado en laboratorios.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

plata
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
El anillo de plata brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

escupir
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Él escupió en el suelo con ira.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

gusano de seda
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Los gusanos de seda se alimentan de hojas de morera para producir seda.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Se detectaron señales del espacio profundo la semana pasada.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

autojustificado
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios autojustificados hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

sedante
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
El doctor recetó un sedante para ayudar al paciente a dormir.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

sumergir
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Las aguas de la inundación amenazaron con sumergir el pueblo.
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

matar
Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
El héroe juró matar al dragón.
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.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

una tira larga y estrecha de tela, papel, plástico u otro material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Ella arrancó una tira de papel del cuaderno.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

estafador
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
El hombre de negocios fue expuesto como un estafador que engañaba a los clientes.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

vaina
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
El caballero sacó su espada de la vaina.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

hoz
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
El agricultor afiló su hoz antes de cosechar el trigo.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

buscadoramente
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Ella lo miró buscando, esperando una respuesta honesta.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

alondra
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
La alondra cantó hermosamente mientras se elevaba sobre el prado.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

deslizarse
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

columpio
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
A los niños les encanta balancearse en el parque.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

América del Sur
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasil es el país más grande de América del Sur.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natación
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natación es una excelente manera de mantenerse en forma y saludable.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

esforzarse
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Ella se esfuerza por ser la mejor estudiante en su clase.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

camisa
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Él usó una camisa blanca para la oficina.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimista
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se mantuvo optimista acerca del futuro.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salino; relacionado con agua salada
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
La solución salina se usa para tratamientos médicos.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

sumergible
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Los científicos exploraron el océano profundo utilizando un sumergible.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

buscar entre la basura
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
Los niños scavengaron para encontrar comida en el basurero.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

trampa
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
El cazador puso una trampa para atrapar conejos.