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B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

adecuado
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Este vestido es adecuado para la boda.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

complejo
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Las nuevas regulaciones fiscales son tan complejas que pocos las entienden.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

ateísmo
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Él declaró su ateísmo abiertamente a pesar de la presión social.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanizar
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
La maestra trató de humanizar la lección con historias personales.
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

plagiar
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
Se le advirtió que no plagiara el ensayo de su amigo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

suntuoso
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Los invitados fueron tratados con un banquete suntuoso.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

moverse, agitarse
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
El bebé se movía felizmente en los brazos de su madre.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

cirujano
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
El cirujano realizó una operación compleja de corazón.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

público
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
El público demandó acción sobre el asunto.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

medios sociales
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Los medios sociales a menudo causan retrasos.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

eclipse (del sol o la luna)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
El eclipse solar total oscureció el cielo durante varios minutos.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

guarnición
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La guarnición defendió la fortaleza contra los invasores.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

matrimonio morganático
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
El príncipe entró en un matrimonio morganático con una plebeya.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

pensativo/a
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Ella parecía pensativa mientras miraba por la ventana.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

metabolismo
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
El ejercicio aumenta el metabolismo y quema calorías.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

santificar
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
El sacerdote santificará la ceremonia de matrimonio.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Ella va al trabajo en scooter todos los días.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

principal
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
La principal razón de su éxito es el trabajo duro.
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

alocado, persona cómica; juguetón
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
Él tiene un sentido del humor alocado que hace reír a todos.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

incisivo
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Sus comentarios incisivos revelaron los problemas clave.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

prejuiciado
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Él estaba prejuiciado contra las personas de otras regiones.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

exasperación
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Ella no pudo esconder su exasperación después de los repetidos retrasos.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervisión
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
El proyecto se completó bajo la supervisión de un gerente experimentado.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

cadera
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Ella puso sus manos en sus caderas.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exento
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Los estudiantes con altas calificaciones están exentos del examen final.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

montar/montar en
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
A ella le gusta montar su bicicleta al trabajo.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satírico
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
El dibujo satírico burló la nueva política del gobierno.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

golpe principal
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
La pequeña ciudad soportó el impacto principal de la tormenta.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

incómodo; incómoda
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La silla era tan incómoda que no pude sentarme en ella por más de diez minutos.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

relación
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Ellos tienen una relación muy cercana.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

destreza
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Su destreza al tocar el piano asombró al público.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

despectivo
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desdeñosa cuando hizo el comentario grosero.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

liberar
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
El prisionero fue liberado después de diez años.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

puerto
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Los botes de pesca regresaron de manera segura al puerto antes de que la tormenta golpeara la costa.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

rememorativo
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
El olor a lluvia es rememorativo de mi infancia en el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

derecho de nacimiento
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
La libertad se considera un derecho de nacimiento de cada individuo.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Los estudiantes realizaron un divertido sketch en el evento.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

un mínimo
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
No mostró ni un mínimo de miedo.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

virtuoso; recto; moralmente excelente;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Ella es conocida por su carácter virtuoso y sus tratos honestos.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

esfuerzo físico o mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
El exceso de exertión puede llevar a la fatiga y al agotamiento.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

por el contrario
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Él es rico, por el contrario, su hermano lucha financieramente.
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

incursión militar
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
La incursión militar causó una devastación generalizada.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinario
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
El enfoque interdisciplinario en la educación mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

creer
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Creo en el trabajo duro y la dedicación.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

melón amargo
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
El melón amargo es excelente para controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

trinchera
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Los soldados cavaron una trinchera para protección durante la batalla.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrar
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Ella narrará los eventos de su viaje a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

cubierto de musgo; con musgo creciendo en él
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
El tronco viejo del árbol estaba cubierto de musgo y cubierto de vegetación verde.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

incursión
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
El ejército repelió la incursión enemiga en la frontera.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

duda; desconfianza; sospecha
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
No había duda en su mente de que había tomado la decisión correcta.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

canto
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
La Divina Comedia se divide en varios cantos.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

castaño rojizo
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Ella tiene el cabello largo y castaño rojizo que brilla al sol.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

diamante
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Ella llevó un anillo de diamante en su dedo.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

sublingual
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
El doctor recetó una tableta sublingual para una absorción más rápida.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

desaprobación severa
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La política fue recibida con desaprobación generalizada.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

cosecha
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La cosecha no regulada afecta la biodiversidad de los océanos.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

por lo tanto
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Ella era la mejor candidata, por lo tanto, fue elegida para el trabajo.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

invaluable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Su consejo resultó invaluable para mi éxito.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

recesión
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
El país enfrentó una recesión severa debido a la crisis financiera.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

despreocupado
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Él llevaba su sombrero en un ángulo despreocupado que le daba una apariencia encantadora.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

determinación
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Su determinación y trabajo arduo lo llevaron al éxito.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalidad
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
La hospitalidad excepcional del personal del hotel hizo que nuestras vacaciones fueran realmente memorables y agradables.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

retroceder
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Ella se encogió al ver la serpiente.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

bis de actuación
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
La banda regresó al escenario para un bis.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

análogo
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
El cerebro humano es análogo a una supercomputadora.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

sórdido
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
El periódico expuso el pasado sórdido del político.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es incorrecto hacer trampa en un examen.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorme; tremendo; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Ella hizo un progreso enorme en sus estudios.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayo
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayo de luz del sol rompió a través de las nubes.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

arable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
El agricultor compró tierra cultivable para expandir sus cosechas.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

conjugación
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Los verbos franceses tienen conjugaciones complejas.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

dondequiera
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Dondequiera que vayas, te seguiré.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

presentimiento
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
Tenía un fuerte presentimiento de que el plan fracasaría.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

exuberante
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
El exuberante bosque estaba lleno de vida.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticida
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
El pesticida rociado en el campo mató a los insectos dañinos.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

despectivo
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Sus comentarios despectivos molestaron al maestro.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

respiro
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
El fin de semana proporcionó un respiro bienvenido del trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

episódico
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Su interés por el arte era episódico, viniendo y yendo a lo largo de los años.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

pugnacidad
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
El entrenador admiraba la pugnacidad del jugador en el campo.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

frase trillada, lugar común
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Siguió repitiendo las mismas platitudes durante su discurso.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

viga (de acero)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Las vigas de acero sostuvieron el peso del puente.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Ellos creían que sus caminos estaban predestinados por el destino.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

coche
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Conduzco mi coche al trabajo todos los días.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

utensilios
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Por favor, lave todos los utensilios de cocina después de preparar la cena.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

no residente
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Los estudiantes no residentes suelen pagar tarifas de matrícula más altas.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Las prácticas sostenibles mitigan el impacto ambiental.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

salario; sueldo;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
La empresa aumentó el salario mínimo para todos los trabajadores.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

salvar, ahorrar
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es importante ahorrar dinero para emergencias.
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

personal
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
El personal en el hospital es muy servicial.
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

eliminar partes ofensivas
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
El editor boudlerizó la novela para hacerla adecuada para los niños.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Se quejaba de los detalles triviales del contrato.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habilidoso; experto; diestro
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
El cirujano habilidoso realizó la operación con gran precisión.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

asustado
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
El niño estaba asustado por el ruido fuerte.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

ocasión; evento especial
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Su boda fue una ocasión alegre.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Su aguda réplica dejó a todos en silencio.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teca bastarda
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
El árbol de teca bastarda florece con flores naranjas vibrantes en primavera.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

olvidar
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

laberíntico
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Las calles de la ciudad vieja eran laberínticas.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

dudoso; incierto; sentir incertidumbre sobre algo
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Estoy dudoso sobre el éxito de este proyecto.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

gruñir
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
El perro gruñó al extraño.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

ciervo
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Vimos un hermoso ciervo pastando en el prado.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

introducción
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
El profesor dio una breve introducción antes de comenzar la conferencia.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

mediados del verano
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Tuvimos un festival para celebrar el mediado del verano.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

consecuencia
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Los osos polares deambulan por la tundra helada.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

incluir
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
El precio incluye todos los impuestos.