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C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangencial
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Sus comentarios fueron tangenciales al tema principal de la discusión.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

etiqueta
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Ella etiquetó su equipaje antes de abordar el avión.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

grueso; espeso;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
El libro tiene páginas gruesas y una portada pesada.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

cercha
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
El ingeniero diseñó una cercha fuerte para el nuevo puente.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
A él le gusta ajustar radios viejos en su garaje.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

gotear
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Después de la lluvia intensa, el agua comenzó a gotear por la pared.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

adorno pequeño
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Compró un pequeño adorno en el mercado de la playa como recuerdo.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

cola
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
El perro movió su cola felizmente cuando vio a su dueño.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

grupo, compañía de teatro
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La compañía de teatro actuó brillantemente en el escenario.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

capa superficial del suelo
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Los agricultores dependen de un suelo superficial saludable para obtener buenos rendimientos de cosecha.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

té
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Tomamos té todas las mañanas en el desayuno.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

terapia
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
La terapia génica ofrece esperanza para los trastornos genéticos.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

enlazado
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
El piso enlazado estaba hecho de baldosas coloridas dispuestas en simetría perfecta.
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

tender/cuidar
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
Ella tiende a despertarse temprano en la mañana.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

a sí mismos
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ellos arreglaron el problema por sí mismos.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Ellos van al parque.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

sendero
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Los excursionistas siguieron el sendero a través del bosque.
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

recorrer
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
La banda recorrerá varias ciudades este verano.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

dos tercios
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Dos tercios de los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

inmueble de alquiler
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La familia vivió en un tenement atestado en la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La comunidad tribal ha preservado su cultura durante siglos.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

gestión del tiempo
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
La gestión del tiempo es crucial para el éxito.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

amenaza
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tormenta representa una amenaza seria para las zonas costeras.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

trabajar arduamente
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Los agricultores toil en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

quitar; despegar
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
El avión despegará en diez minutos.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

esta noche
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Esta noche vamos a ver una película.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Necesito algo de cinta para sellar esta caja.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

turbulencia
Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
El avión experimentó una turbulencia severa durante el vuelo.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

fácil de controlar o influir
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
El niño fue sorprendentemente fácil de controlar durante el largo viaje.
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

economía tradicional
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
Las tribus todavía practican una economía tradicional basada en el trueque.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

apretado
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
El nudo estaba demasiado apretado para deshacerlo.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

estos
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Estos son mis amigos.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

juguete
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
El niño recibió un coche de juguete para su cumpleaños.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

hasta
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Ella esperó hasta la medianoche por su llamada.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

arrendamiento
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
El contrato de arrendamiento se firmó por dos años.
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transporte
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
El transporte eficiente reduce los costos.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

sastre
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
El sastre le tomó las medidas para un nuevo traje.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposfera
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
La troposfera es donde ocurren los fenómenos meteorológicos.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

despegue
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
El despegue del avión se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodia
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
El juicio fue una parodia de la justicia.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

consejo
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Recibí un consejo sobre cómo mejorar mi presentación.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

hábil; diplomático;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
Él dio una respuesta diplomática para evitar herir sus sentimientos.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

completo, exhaustivo
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
El informe fue completo y bien investigado.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

temperatura
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Las temperaturas crecientes afectan la producción agrícola.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismo
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
El gobierno aumentó las medidas de seguridad para prevenir el terrorismo.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

turismo
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
El turismo impulsa el crecimiento económico en muchos países.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

tortuoso, complicado
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
La tortuosa carretera de montaña hizo que conducir fuera muy difícil.
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

tacto
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
Él manejó la situación con tacto y profesionalismo.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

comercio
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Ella hizo una fortuna a través del comercio en línea.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

tridente
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La estatua de Poseidón sostiene un poderoso tridente.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

romper
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Ten cuidado de no romper el papel.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

labranza
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
La labranza excesiva puede causar erosión del suelo.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

tácito
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Su comprensión mutua se basó en un acuerdo tácito.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

conmovedor; emotivo
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La conmovedora historia hizo que todos se llenaran de lágrimas.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

tenor / tono general
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
El tenor general de su discurso era esperanzador y tranquilizador.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

atar
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
El granjero ató la cabra a un poste.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
El Taj Mahal es considerado una de las estructuras mas bellas jamas construidas.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

estrategia; táctica
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
El entrenador usó una nueva táctica para ganar el partido.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

dolor intenso
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
El país estaba en el dolor intenso de una crisis política.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tablao
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Los actores se congelaron en un tablao que capturó el momento final de la obra.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

maestro
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
El maestro explicó el problema de matemáticas claramente a los estudiantes.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territorio
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
El rey expandió su territorio.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

por lo tanto
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Estaba lloviendo, por lo tanto, nos quedamos adentro.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tiranía
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
La gente se rebeló contra la tiranía de su gobernante.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

marea
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Los pescadores esperaban la marea alta para lanzar sus botes.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

tribuno
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Se le veia como un tribuno del pueblo.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

resolver, detener
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
El entrenador enseñó a los jugadores cómo tacklear correctamente.
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

tratado
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
Escribió un tratado sobre la teoría económica moderna.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

testimonios, cartas de recomendación
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Los testimonios positivos pueden mejorar la reputación de una empresa.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traducir
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Ella puede traducir cinco idiomas.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

torniquete
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
El médico aplicó un torniquete para detener la hemorragia.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulento
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
El país pasó por un período turbulento de cambio político.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

equipo
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido después de un gran esfuerzo.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transferir sangre u otro fluido a una vena o parte del cuerpo
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
El doctor tuvo que transfundir sangre al paciente después de la cirugía.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

impuesto
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
El gobierno aumentó la tasa del impuesto sobre los bienes de lujo.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

matiz
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Las paredes fueron pintadas de blanco con un ligero tinte azul.
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.
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.
A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

texto
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
El maestro nos pidió leer el texto en la página 50.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tirano
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
La gente se rebeló contra el cruel tirano.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

amenazar
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Las nubes de tormenta amenazan con traer lluvias fuertes esta noche.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarindo
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
El tamarindo se usa comúnmente en la cocina asiática y del Medio Oriente por su sabor ácido.
A1 adjective /truː/

True

verdadero; genuino;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
Es cierto que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

temerario
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Fue una decisión temeraria cruzar el río durante la tormenta.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerar
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
No puedo tolerar ese comportamiento grosero en mi salón de clases.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trilión
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
El valor de la empresa ha aumentado a más de un billón de dólares.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

realmente
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Ella realmente ama a su familia.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

demasiado
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Está demasiado cansada para continuar trabajando.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

tecnología
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La tecnología avanzada está remodelando las industrias.
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

tolerancia
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
El gobierno promovió la tolerancia religiosa.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesh es famoso por su industria textil de alta calidad.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentador
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
El pastel de chocolate parecía muy tentador en la ventana de la pastelería.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

alto
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Él es el jugador más alto del equipo.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

tónico
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Un vaso de limonada fue el tónico perfecto en un día caluroso.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toga
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
El senador llevaba una toga blanca durante la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

defendible
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Su argumento fue fuerte y defendible en la corte.
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

tonto; burlarse
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
No seas tan tonto y escucha cuidadosamente.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

gemelo
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Tienen gemelas.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

tanque
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
El tanque avanzó por el campo de batalla con armadura poderosa.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

tetera
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Ella vertió agua caliente en la tetera para hacer té.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

curtiduría
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
La curtiduría produjo cuero de alta calidad para exportación.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabaco
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Dejó de fumar tabaco después de su problema de salud.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerante
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Él es muy tolerante con las creencias de los demás.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

sensitivo
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Él es muy sensible acerca de su altura.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

acto ilícito
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
La empresa fue declarada culpable de interferencia ilícita con contratos.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

muslo
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Sintió dolor en su muslo derecho después de correr durante una hora.
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

trapo rasgado
Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
La vieja bandera colgaba hecha trizas después de la tormenta.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

seguimiento del progreso
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
El seguimiento regular del progreso ayuda a alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodita
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Algunos lo llamaron troglodita por negarse a usar tecnología moderna.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

trillado
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases trilladas.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

pensamiento
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Su pensamiento era claro y preciso.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

aterrorizar
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
El fuerte trueno aterrorizó a los niños.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

tres copias
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
Los documentos fueron preparados en triplicado para uso oficial.