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C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

curtidor
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
El curtidor trabajó muchas horas para producir buen cuero.
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.
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

dividir en tres partes
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que dividieran el segmento de línea en tres partes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

delator
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Los signos delatores de fatiga eran visibles en su rostro.
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

temor
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
Ella abrió la carta con algo de temor.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

andamio
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Los trabajadores construyeron un andamio de madera para soportar el puente temporal.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

orden
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
La orden en su habitación reflejaba el hábito de poner todo en su lugar.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

teología
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Ella está cursando una carrera en teología en la universidad.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

baúl
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
Ella empacó su ropa en el baúl.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

temeroso
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
El estudiante temeroso dudó en hacerle una pregunta al profesor.
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

trasponer
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
El editor transpuso dos párrafos en el artículo.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

trilogía
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
El director finalmente lanzó la tercera película para completar la trilogía de ciencia ficción.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

técnica
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
La técnica del artista en acuarela impresionó a los jueces.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

tribunal
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
El caso se escuchó en un tribunal internacional.
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

trabajo arduo
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
Después de años de trabajo arduo, finalmente completó su título.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

ciencia de la clasificación
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
La taxonomía moderna ayuda a los científicos a organizar y estudiar la biodiversidad.
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 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

transpiración
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
La transpiración juega un papel clave en el ciclo del agua y el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

pisotear
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La multitud pisoteó las flores en el parque.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensamientos
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Enfoca tus pensamientos en resultados positivos.
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 /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabú
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Hablar de dinero se considera un tabú en algunas culturas.
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.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

pueblo
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
El pueblo estaba tranquilo los domingos.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

ahogar/controlar velocidad
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
El conductor redujo la velocidad del motor para frenar el coche.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautológico
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
Decir 'regalo gratis' se considera tautológico.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excelente; de primera calidad
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
El coche está en excelente estado.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

activar
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
El ruido fuerte activó el sistema de alarma.
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 verb /taɪp/

type

teclear
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Ella puede escribir muy rápido en la computadora.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminar
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
La compañía decidió terminar su contrato.
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

tarde
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
El estudiante recibió una advertencia por llegar tarde a clase.
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

transferir
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
La transferencia de energía era necesaria.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
El dinero de los contribuyentes se usa para financiar los servicios públicos.
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.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

tropa
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La tropa marchó en formación a través del campo de la parada.
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

suceder
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
Resultó que él había mentido sobre su edad.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

martes
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el martes.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

libro de texto
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Ella compró un nuevo libro de biología para su clase.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivió en armonía con la naturaleza.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

caminar largo
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ellos caminaron a través de las montañas durante tres días.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

insensato
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comentario insensato avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

problemático; molesto
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
El estudiante problemático interrumpió la clase otra vez.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

completo, absoluto
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Ella es una profesional completa en todos los sentidos.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

golpear
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
El hombre enojado amenazó con golpear a su oponente.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

agradecer
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Ella agradeció a su maestro por la ayuda extra.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de tormento en confinamiento solitario.
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.
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

trazo
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
Ella trazó el camino del río en el mapa.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

proceso de producción de calor
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Los alimentos picantes pueden mejorar la termogénesis y la quema de calorías.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

bloqueo de tiempo
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking ayuda a mejorar la productividad y eficiencia.
A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

tubo
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
Usó un tubo para medir el líquido.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

adornos
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
El rey apareció con todos los adornos de la realeza.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

principiante
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Como principiante en programación, necesitaba orientación constante.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

arancel o impuesto sobre importaciones y exportaciones
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
El gobierno impuso altos aranceles sobre los productos de lujo.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

diatriba
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
El gerente lanzó una diatriba sobre el bajo rendimiento.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Los beneficios del ejercicio son tangibles y medibles.
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.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

característica
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
La paciencia es una característica importante para cualquiera que trabaje con niños.
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.
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

mesa
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
Colocaron los documentos sobre la mesa.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

con eso;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
La casa y el jardín adjunto con eso fueron vendidos.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
El artista pintó el torso del modelo con gran detalle.
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

dedo del pie
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
Ella me dio el dedo pulgar arriba para mostrar su aprobación.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

pura raza
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
El jinete montó un rápido caballo de pura raza en la carrera.
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.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

cansado
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Estoy demasiado cansado para seguir trabajando.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

un leve trazo, una medicina hecha disolviendo una droga en alcohol
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Había un leve trazo de tristeza en su sonrisa.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

trinchera
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Los soldados cavaron una trinchera para protección durante la batalla.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

semi-transparente
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Colocó la flor en un jarrón semi-transparente.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

caminar con esfuerzo
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
Tuvieron que caminar con esfuerzo por la nieve para llegar al pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

carreta
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Los prisioneros fueron llevados a la plaza en una carreta de madera.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transacción
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Cada transacción en línea se registra con fines de seguridad.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

espina
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Cuidado con las espinas en el arbusto de rosa.
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

técnico
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
El técnico reparó la computadora en una hora.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformador
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
El nuevo sistema educativo es altamente transformador.
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.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentación
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Él resistió la tentación de comer todo el pastel de chocolate.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

transitorio
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
La naturaleza transitoria de la fama hace que sea difícil de mantener.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

tortuga
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
La tortuga cruzó lentamente el jardín.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

camiseta
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Ella compró una nueva camiseta para las vacaciones de verano.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

adolescente
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Pasó sus años de adolescencia en un pequeño pueblo.
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.
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

bandeja
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
Ella llevó las tazas en una bandeja de madera.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

datos triviales
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
El cuestionario estaba lleno de datos triviales sobre películas y música.
B1 verb /træk/

track

rastrear
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Alguien puede rastrear fácilmente tu ubicación en las redes sociales.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiado; que tiene o muestra confianza
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Ella era demasiado confiada y creía todo lo que él decía.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

tímido; apocado
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
Ella era demasiado tímida para hablar en público.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

terciario
Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
El esta cursando su educacion terciaria en la universidad.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

encuentro secreto
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Arreglaron un encuentro secreto en el parque.
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 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

traición
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Su traición se reveló cuando se unió al enemigo.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

tono
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
El tono de la carta era muy formal.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

entonces
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Fuimos al parque, y luego comimos.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traidor
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Fue etiquetado como traidor después de unirse al partido político rival.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Día de Acción de Gracias
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Pasamos la cena de Acción de Gracias con nuestra familia.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
A menudo se molesta por los asuntos más triviales.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

duro
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Tuvo un día duro en el trabajo.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

tachuela / táctica
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Ella usó un tachuela para fijar el papel en la pared.
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

ese
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
Ese es mi libro en la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

verdad de Perogrullo
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es una verdad de Perogrullo que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Ella le dio un pequeño regalo como un token de gratitud.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

embaucador
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
El anciano resultó ser un astuto embaucador que engañó a todos.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

bicicleta tándem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
La pareja disfrutó montando su bicicleta tándem a través del parque.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

televisión
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Veo mis programas favoritos en la televisión todas las noches.
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.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

propuesta / tierno
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La compañía presentó su renuncia a la junta.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

momento adecuado
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Un buen momento es esencial en las negociaciones comerciales.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

hecho a medida
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Él llevaba un traje hecho a medida que complementaba perfectamente su físico.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

símbolo sagrado
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
El águila es considerada un tótem sagrado en muchas culturas.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

cucharada
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Ella removió la sopa con una cucharada.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

bandera tricolor
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
La bandera tricolor francesa es una de las banderas nacionales más famosas del mundo.
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.