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C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

reemplazar
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Esta nueva ley reemplazará las viejas regulaciones.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

condensarse
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
El vapor de agua se condensa en gotas de lluvia.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

sediento
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Estoy muy sediento después de correr en el calor.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

asombrar
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
El truco final del mago asombró al público.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstáculo
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Había un obstáculo en la vía del tren.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

trinidad
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
La exposición del museo se centró en una trinidad de temas: memoria, identidad y poder.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

más trasero
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
El coche más trasero en el convoy se rompió primero.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

cueva; cavidad;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Los exploradores descubrieron pinturas antiguas en las paredes de la cueva.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

lema
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Su lema en la vida es 'nunca te rindas.'
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogar
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
El gobierno decidió abrogar el tratado obsoleto.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

Emitir
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
La fábrica emite humo en la atmósfera.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Cristo
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Cristo es central para la fe cristiana.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

lata
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Ella compró una lata de galletas en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

porcelana
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Los costosos platos de porcelana fueron exhibidos en el gabinete.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratis
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Las bebidas en el evento fueron proporcionadas gratis.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

concurrir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Yo concuerdo con tu opinión sobre este asunto.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificencia
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificencia del palacio dejó a todos sin palabras.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

sur
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el sur.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

aurífero
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
Los mineros descubrieron una veta aurífera en las montañas.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Tomamos un taxi al restaurante.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pobreza; falta de necesidades básicas
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Muchas organizaciones trabajan para reducir la pobreza en todo el mundo.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coagular
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
La sangre se coaguló rápidamente después del corte.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

desfasado
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Esa computadora antigua está completamente desfasada.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

asustar
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
El ruido fuerte asustó al niño.
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

único; singular; raro
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
Cada copo de nieve es único en su patrón.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

medir la profundidad o examinar de cerca
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ellos usaron una línea para medir la profundidad del lago.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honesto; abierto; directo; sincero
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
ella me dio una opinión franca sobre mi presentación.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

situación o evento que crea un aumento repentino en la riqueza, la buena suerte o las ganancias
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
El descubrimiento de petróleo fue una bonanza para el pequeño país.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

recluso
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
El anciano vivió como un recluso en las montañas.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

pentavalente
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
El fósforo puede existir en un estado pentavalente.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

arreglar
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Ella pasa horas arreglando a su perro cada semana.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bail

fianza
Meaning
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee
Example
He was granted bail after his arrest.
Le otorgaron la fianza después de su arresto.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

valiente; intrépido; mostrando coraje frente al peligro
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

paloma
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
La paloma blanca voló pacíficamente por el cielo azul.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

broma; engaño; farsa
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
La noticia sobre aterrizajes alienígenas resultó ser una elaborada broma creada por bromistas.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspección
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
El edificio pasó la inspección de seguridad la semana pasada.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convincente; creíble; persuasivo; capaz de hacer que alguien crea algo
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Su argumento convincente ganó al jurado entero.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matriz, estructura
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matriz cultural moldeó su visión del mundo.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

sangriento
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
El soldado regresó de la batalla con un brazo sangriento.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

césped
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Ella riega el césped todas las mañanas.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

reconocimiento
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Él ganó reconocimiento después de años de lucha.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

propicio
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
El clima soleado fue un comienzo propicio para el picnic.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitario
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
La organización brinda ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas de desastres.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rechazado
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Él se sintió como un rechazado en su nueva escuela.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

a partir de ahora / más allá
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
A partir de ahora, todos los informes deben enviarse electrónicamente.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

grúa
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
La grácil grúa permaneció inmóvil al borde del agua.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

poesía
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
A ella le encanta leer poesía en su tiempo libre.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

en nombre de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Ella aceptó el premio en nombre de su equipo.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Siempre le ha interesado la música y la moda punk.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

broma
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ellos jugaron una broma inocente con su amigo durante la fiesta.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

cubrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Por favor cubra la comida para mantenerla fresca.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

gasto excesivo; derroche
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
La celebración de la boda fue criticada por su extravagancia innecesaria.
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

artículo
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
Cada artículo en la lista debe ser revisado cuidadosamente.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

regañar
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
La maestra regañó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

percolador de café
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
Hizo una taza fresca de café utilizando el percolador.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

merecido
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Su dedicación mereció el reconocimiento de la comunidad.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

carpeta
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Guardé todas las fotos en una carpeta separada.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

estudiante de pregrado
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Ella es una estudiante de pregrado estudiando ciencias de la computación.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

versátil
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Él es un músico versátil que puede tocar múltiples instrumentos.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

ginecocracia
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
La tribu antigua era conocida por su ginecocracia, donde las mujeres ocupaban todas las posiciones de poder.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

recuperación
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
El paciente está en recuperación después de la cirugía.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

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

Nausea

náusea
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
El movimiento del bote causó una náusea severa.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

independencia
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
La independencia inspiró el movimiento.
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

obsesión
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
Su obsesión con el éxito lo llevó a trabajar día y noche.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

presentimiento
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Ella tenía una ligera sospecha de que él estaba planeando una sorpresa.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominia
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Vivió el resto de su vida en ignominia después del escándalo.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Intrépido; valiente; inquebrantable;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
A pesar de los contratiempos, ella permaneció intrépida en la persecución de sus objetivos.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

alegoría
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
La novela es una alegoría de la lucha entre el bien y el mal.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

originar
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
La tradición se originó en tiempos antiguos.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

aproximadamente
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Las reparaciones costarán quinientos dólares o alrededor de eso.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

sin usar; no utilizado
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Hay muchas habitaciones sin usar en esta antigua mansión.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

escritorio
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
Los libros están en el escritorio.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestivo
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Las enzimas digestivas ayudan a descomponer los alimentos.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

error ortográfico (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
El término 'conflagaration' se usa a menudo incorrectamente en lugar de 'conflagration'.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lanzar
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Él puede lanzar la pelota muy lejos.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

maternal
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Ella mostró cuidado maternal hacia el niño huérfano.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

adorar
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Ella adora a su pequeña hermana.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

diferencial
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Hay un tratamiento diferencial entre los dos grupos.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Fue al médico por una leve enfermedad estomacal.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

inestable
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Su estado de ánimo era tan inestable que cambió varias veces en una hora.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotar
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
El bote comenzó a flotar suavemente por el río.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplica
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Su aguda réplica silenció a la multitud.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

inmoralidad
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
La comunidad condenó la inmoralidad de los funcionarios corruptos.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

acontecer
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Las nubes oscuras sugerían que se acercaba una tormenta.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

extrañamente
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Extrañamente, no parecía molesto por la mala noticia.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

cantar
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
ella canta bellamente en el coro
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjetivo
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
La belleza a menudo se considera un concepto subjetivo.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omnisciencia
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
El narrador de la novela tiene un aire de omnisciencia, revelando los pensamientos de cada personaje.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

daga
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
El guerrero antiguo llevaba una daga de plata.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

sangrar
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Ella comenzó a sangrar por el corte en su brazo.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

invocación
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
La ceremonia comenzó con una invocación a los dioses.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidatos
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Los candidatos pasan por un proceso de selección riguroso.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

hilo / varado
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tormenta dejó a muchos turistas varados en la isla.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

debentura
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
La empresa recaudó capital emitiendo debenturas a los inversores.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

totalmente refutado
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Las afirmaciones fueron categóricamente refutadas por los funcionarios.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un gran primate similar a un mono / imitar
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de los adultos.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

evolución
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La teoría de la evolución explica cómo las especies cambian con el tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

computadora de escritorio
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Guardo mis documentos en el escritorio para facilitar el acceso.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

corsario
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
El corsario capturó varios barcos enemigos durante el conflicto.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

concesión
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
El gerente ofreció un bono como un obsequio a los empleados descontentos.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

escritura de diario
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
El journaling ayuda a organizar los pensamientos y reducir el estrés.
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

japonés
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
A ella le encanta la cultura y las tradiciones japonesas.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

incrustar
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
El periodista se incrustó con las tropas para reportar de primera mano.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

diligencia
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
El éxito requiere paciencia y diligencia.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

cojo; lisiado
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
El caballo herido estaba cojo y no podía caminar bien.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

caballería
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
La caballería cargó a través del campo con gran velocidad.