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C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
El niño se puso malhumorado cuando no pudo conseguir su juguete favorito.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

lento
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Después de la larga caminata, se sintió lento y desmotivado.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

lugar
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
El sitio de construcción está listo para la siguiente fase del proyecto.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

beber de un trago
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Él bebió de un trago una jarra de cerveza después del largo día.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

ciertamente
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Ciertamente te ayudaré con este proyecto.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

poco útil
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
Su actitud poco útil retrasó todo el proyecto.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

encuesta, sondeo
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Realizaron una encuesta para entender las preferencias de los clientes.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

portero
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
El doorkeeper revisó los pases de todos antes de que entraran al salón.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

abrumador
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Las grandes tareas pueden sentirse abrumadoras.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

cincel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
El carpintero usó un cincel para tallar la madera.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

indiferente
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Él dio un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

suelo
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Los niños jugaron en el suelo cerca de la casa.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

comuna / comunicarse íntimamente
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Ella fue al campo para comunicarse con la naturaleza.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

inmersión
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
La inmersión en juegos de VR hace que los usuarios sientan como si estuvieran dentro del mundo virtual.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

entrenamiento
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Ella completó su entrenamiento como enfermera el año pasado.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

aguacate
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

aplastar
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Él aplastó la tierra alrededor de la planta para asegurarlo.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

métrico
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
La empresa sigue el éxito utilizando métricas claras de rendimiento.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

en el interior
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Debido a la lluvia, todos se quedaron en el interior.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

sudor
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Después de correr una hora, estaba cubierto de sudor.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

débilmente
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La habitación estaba débilmente iluminada por una sola vela.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

asombroso
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
El mago realizó un truco asombroso.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trofeo
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Ella mostró con orgullo el trofeo que ganó en la competencia.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

lichi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
El litchi tiene una cáscara rosa rugosa que se pela para comer la fruta blanca y dulce en su interior.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

enloquecer
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
El ruido constante lo enloqueció.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

correctamente
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Ella respondió todas las preguntas correctamente.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fósil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
El fósil de un dinosaurio fue descubierto en las montañas.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

espectro
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
El espectro de la guerra todavía acecha la región.
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

interceptar
Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
La policía interceptó el coche robado antes de que cruzara la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discusiones secundarias
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Las discusiones secundarias a menudo conducen a acuerdos.
A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

permitirse
Meaning
to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare
Example
I can't afford a new car right now.
No puedo permitirme un coche nuevo ahora.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

lento; torpe; inactivo
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
El viejo ordenador se volvió lento después de funcionar durante horas.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

trabajo físico o mental
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
La construcción requirió meses de duro trabajo para completarse.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestar
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra la nueva política fiscal.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

complejidad
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
La complejidad del diseño impresionó a todos.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

el segundo
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre el té y el café, prefiero el segundo.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

moda
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Ella siempre sigue la última moda.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

escaparse para casarse
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
La joven pareja decidió escaparse a otra ciudad para casarse.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

esfuerzo ambicioso
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis es un esfuerzo ambicioso en la exploración espacial.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

medio
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La televisión es un medio poderoso para difundir información.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

domesticado; manso; dócil
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
El león domesticado hizo trucos en el circo.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

maldad; avaricia
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Su maldad hacia los niños pobres sorprendió a todos en el vecindario.
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

obsesionarse
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Ella tiende a obsesionarse con los pequeños detalles.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

extender
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
La empresa decidió extender la fecha límite para el proyecto.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

baldosa
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
El suelo de la cocina está cubierto con baldosas cerámicas.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

connotar
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
La palabra 'juvenil' connota energía y vitalidad.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

de repente e inesperadamente; sin advertencia
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
La reunión terminó abruptamente cuando se fue la luz.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilateral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
El país tomó una decisión unilateral de retirarse del tratado.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

tal
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
Nunca he visto tal pintura hermosa.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montañoso
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La región montañosa era difícil de recorrer.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

febrero
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias este mes.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

táctil
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
La experiencia táctil de la tela era suave y lisa.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

aserrador
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
El hábil aserrador cortó los troncos en tablones.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

expresión de sorpresa
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
¡Wow, esa actuación fue increíble!
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

ventajoso; favorable; lucrativo
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Esta posición ofrece oportunidades ventajosas para el crecimiento profesional.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

revolotear
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Las mariposas revoloteaban de flor en flor.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctamente; adecuadamente; justamente
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Ella señaló correctamente los errores en el informe.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

venta de boletos de lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La caridad decidió rifar una bicicleta para recaudar fondos.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

desinformado
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La decisión fue tomada por un comité desinformado.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

miserable
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
El viejo miserable se negó a donar ni un céntimo a la caridad.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Ella siempre lleva un pañuelo limpio en su bolso.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

soneto
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare escribió muchos sonetos famosos sobre el amor y la belleza.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

comunista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
La ideología comunista apunta a una sociedad sin clases.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

madera
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
La madera se está probando por su resistencia en el espacio.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

perturbador
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
La noticia sobre el accidente fue profundamente perturbadora.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

como una pluma
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La estructura de la hoja del helecho es como una pluma.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

deambular
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
A ella le gusta deambular por las viejas calles de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

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

tipsy

ligeramente ebria
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
Se sintió un poco ebria después de solo una copa de vino.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

alta tecnología
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
La empresa produce dispositivos médicos de alta tecnología.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

felicidad
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

balbucear
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
El bebé balbucea todo el día.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vanidoso; inútil
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Ella pasó horas frente al espejo siendo bastante vanidosa.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Hoy yo estoy feliz.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefactos
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos valiosos en las ruinas.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

momento inoportuno
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Su llamada llegó en el momento más inoportuno.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

escándalo
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
El escándalo fuera del bar llamó la atención de la policía.
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

bebida fría
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
Pedí una bebida fría para aliviar el calor del verano.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

relacionado con el sebo
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
El acné a menudo es causado por glándulas sebáceas hiperactivas.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

dulce
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron de los dulces tradicionales durante el festival.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

sopa
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Tuve un tazón de sopa de pollo para el almuerzo.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

propina
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
El camarero recibió una generosa propina por su excelente servicio.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La naturaleza humana es imperfecta, pero perfectible.
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

parada; detención
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
La parada repentina del tren causó retrasos a todos los pasajeros.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

brisa suave
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Una cálida brisa suave soplaba a través del valle.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

¿Qué dijiste?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
¿Ja? ¿Qué dijiste?
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

zapato de tacón delgado / daga
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Ella llevaba unos elegantes tacones stilettos a la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturno
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Era un hombre taciturno que rara vez hablaba en las reuniones.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

egreso
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
La puerta de emergencia proporcionó un egreso para los trabajadores atrapados.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

episodio
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
El último episodio del drama fue visto por millones.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

férula
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
El doctor aplicó una férula para estabilizar el brazo roto del paciente.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

obstruir / zapato de madera
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
El fregadero estaba obstruido con desperdicios de comida.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

pulido, refinado y elegante
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Ella dio una actuación pulida en el recital.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agricultura
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
La agricultura requiere tanto trabajo duro como conocimiento sobre la tierra.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

descubrimiento
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
El descubrimiento de la penicilina cambió la historia médica.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

presentación
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
La presentación del nuevo producto fue bien recibida.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

contra
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
El partido fue Brasil contra Argentina en la final.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

acusación
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

lagrimoso
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Sus ojos lagrimosos mostraban signos de edad y fatiga.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

gran
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Ella dio una gran actuación en el concierto.
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

cómodo
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
La planificación urbana tiene como objetivo hacer que las ciudades sean más cómodas.