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C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

supererogatorio
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Su donación fue supererogatoria, mucho más allá de lo que alguien había pedido.
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.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

detallado y separado
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
El pianista tocó las notas en un ritmo estacato.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

manojo de trigo
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
El agricultor llevaba un manojo de trigo sobre su hombro.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

moralista; que da lecciones
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
Sus comentarios moralistas molestaron a la audiencia.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

tendón
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Los tendones en sus brazos se destacaron cuando levantó la caja pesada.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

pez cabeza de serpiente moteada
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
El pez cabeza de serpiente moteada es popular para la acuicultura en el sur de Asia.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

supurar
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
La herida comenzó a supurar después de unos días.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

estriado
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Las fibras musculares aparecieron estriadas bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

sínodo
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
El sínodo se reunió para discutir reformas en la iglesia.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relacionado con la ropa o el estilo
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Sus elecciones sartoriales siempre estaban a la moda y eran admiradas.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

suavidad y encanto
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Su suavidad lo hizo popular en reuniones sociales.
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

sinuosidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
La sinuosidad del río hizo que la navegación fuera desafiante.
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.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

murallas de madera
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos dentro de las murallas de madera.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poste de soporte
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La cuerda roja estaba unida a los estanchiones para guiar a la multitud.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

ligeramente ácido
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
La fruta tenía un sabor ligeramente ácido que era refrescante en un día caluroso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

estasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un estado de estasis sin avances.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
La elección estuvo llena de engaños políticos.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogante
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrogante como si él estuviera por debajo de ella.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

sudorífico
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
El doctor recetó un medicamento sudorífico para reducir la fiebre.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

semi-consciente
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
Él estaba semi-consciente después del accidente y apenas podía responder.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

sofista
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Lo despidieron como un sofista que retorcía los hechos para ganar debates.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

arroz secado al sol
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Los agricultores extendieron el arroz secado al sol sobre alfombras para que se secara completamente.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

paraíso imaginario
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Describieron la isla como un Shangri-La moderno.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

adulador
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
El gerente estaba rodeado de aduladores que estaban de acuerdo con todo lo que decía.
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

moverse de manera desordenada
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
Los niños empezaron a quedarse atrás en la larga caminata.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

separar
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
La guerra separó familias y amigos.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

de estatua
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Ella tenía una figura de estatua que hacía que todos se giraran donde quiera que fuera.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
La gran comida sació su hambre.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

estruendoso
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
La voz estentórica del maestro calló el ruidoso salón de clases.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

ágil
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La abuela ágil sorprendió a todos con sus rápidos pasos de baile.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

habilidad social
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Ella manejó la situación delicada con un remarquable savoir-faire.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sabiduría profunda
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Su sagacidad lo convirtió en un gran líder.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

moverse sigilosamente
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Intentó moverse sigilosamente entre las sombras para evitar ser visto.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

calabaza esponjosa
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La calabaza esponjosa puede comerse cuando está joven o secarse para hacer estropajos naturales.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

espasmódico
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
El paciente experimentó tos espasmódica durante la noche.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

adornos brillantes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Su vestido estaba cubierto de adornos brillantes plateados que brillaban a la luz.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

salva
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Los soldados dispararon una salva para honrar al general caído.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

calmo, imperturbable
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
A pesar del caos a su alrededor, permaneció tranquilo y sereno.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

espeleólogo
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
El espeleólogo llevó cuerdas y luces a la cueva oscura.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

superabundancia
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de una superabundancia de flores.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servidumbre
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Muchos campesinos en la Europa medieval vivían bajo la servidumbre.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

cisión
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
El partido político sufrió una cisión debido a disputas ideológicas.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

silogismo
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
El filósofo explicó el concepto de silogismo usando ejemplos simples.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibila
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La anciana dio una advertencia sibila sobre el futuro.
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

sexteto
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
El sexteto de jazz llenó el pequeño club con un sonido cálido y en capas.
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.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

sobornar
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
El abogado fue acusado de intentar sobornar a un testigo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sabiduría
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Su sabiduría para resolver problemas le ganó el respeto de sus colegas.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

arte del gobierno
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
El líder fue elogiado por su excepcional arte del gobierno en el manejo de relaciones internacionales.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

brillar
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
El anillo de diamantes brilló bajo las luces brillantes.
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.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

arroyo
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Un arroyo fluía a través del prado.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

sincronía
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La sincronía de sus pensamientos asombró a todos.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

restricción, crítica
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
La nueva ley impuso una restricción severa a la libertad de expresión.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

apodo
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
El famoso líder era conocido por el apodo 'La Dama de Hierro'.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

esfericidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
La esfericidad de la pelota permitió que rodara suavemente sobre el suelo.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

saliencia
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
La saliencia del asunto se destacó en el debate.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

gastado / viejo
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Los zapatos shopworn se vendieron con descuento.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigidez
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
La rigidez de las nuevas reglas sorprendió a todos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

sonido susurrante
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
El poeta usó la sibilancia para crear un efecto suave de siseo en el verso.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

sineresis
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
El yogur mostró sinéresis cuando el líquido se separó en la parte superior.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

pronunciar con silbido
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
El actor pronunció sus líneas con un silbido para un efecto dramático.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

pez Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
El pez Surma es originario de los ríos de la región de Sylhet.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

sincronización
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
La sincronización de los movimientos de los bailarines sorprendió al público.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

cese
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
El ruido finalmente llegó a un cese después de medianoche.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

manchar
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
El escándalo manchó la reputación del político.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

adulador / falsa cortesía
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
El vendedor dio una charla aduladora que se sintió falsa.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

falaz
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
El argumento del político era falaz, sonaba convincente pero carecía de pruebas reales.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

respirar ruidosamente por la nariz
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
El niño comenzó a respirar ruidosamente por la nariz después de llorar durante mucho tiempo.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solícito
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Ella siempre estaba solicitada por el bienestar de sus estudiantes.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

flor de estramonio
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
La flor de estramonio florece de noche con una fragancia dulce.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

sentiencia
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Muchos argumentan que los animales poseen sentiencia.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

esbelto
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Ella se veía esbelta con el elegante vestido negro.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

sangriento
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
La batalla fue uno de los conflictos más sangrientos de la guerra.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

secante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
En geometría, un secante corta el círculo en dos puntos distintos.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

transformar en actividades más elevadas
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Ella sublimó su ira en pintar hermosos paisajes.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

bazo; cólera
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Ventu su cólera sobre sus compañeros de trabajo después de la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

empapado
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
Su ropa estaba empapada después de la lluvia intensa.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

sobrecalentar
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Los ingenieros sobrecalientan el vapor para aumentar la eficiencia de la turbina.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

gran red
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Los pescadores echaron su gran red en el río.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

ungüento
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Ella aplicó un ungüento en la quemadura de su mano.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

espinoso
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
El cactus espinoso era difícil de manejar sin guantes.
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 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

saludable
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
El aire de la montaña es saludable y refrescante.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

detener el flujo de sangre
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
la enfermera rápidamente detuvo el sangrado de la herida.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnino
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Su expresión saturnina hizo que todos en la habitación se sintieran incómodos.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

subyugar
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
El imperio trató de subyugar a los reinos vecinos.
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 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

viento cálido y seco
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
El siroco hizo que la ciudad se volviera insoportablemente calurosa y polvorienta.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

autocontrol
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Ella impresionó a todos con su autocontrol durante la entrevista.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

con sonido sibilante
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
La palabra 'snake' comienza con un sonido sibilante.