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C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinencia total del alcohol
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Él practicó el teetotalismo durante toda su vida.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Los vi a ellos en el parque ayer.
A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

inodoro
Meaning
a fixture used for the disposal of human waste
Example
The public toilet was clean and well maintained.
El inodoro público estaba limpio y bien mantenido.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

taxónomo
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
El taxónomo descubrió una nueva especie de insecto.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
La princesa llevó una tiara de diamantes brillantes en el baile real.
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

magnate
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
El magnate inmobiliario invirtió en varios rascacielos.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

teatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Su actuación teatral obtuvo el aplauso del público.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

tercero
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Ella terminó en tercer lugar.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

frustrar
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Sus esfuerzos para frustrar la propuesta no tuvieron éxito.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

juntos
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
Debemos trabajar juntos para resolver este problema.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

burlarse
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Los niños a menudo se burlan de sus hermanos pequeños juguetonamente.
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

realizar
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
Los clientes pueden realizar sus transacciones bancarias en línea.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tableta
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Ella tomó una tableta para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

testimonio
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
El profesor escribió un brillante testimonio para su exalumna.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

débil / delgado
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La evidencia contra él es bastante débil.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

testador
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
El abogado leyó el testamento del testador fallecido.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

traductor
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
El traductor ayudó a los turistas a entender la guía.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

tráiler / avance
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
El tráiler de la película fue lanzado la semana pasada.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

tambalear
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
El vaso comenzó a tambalearse en el borde de la mesa.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
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.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

termo-clina
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La termoclina separa el agua cálida de la superficie del agua fría profunda.
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.
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 /tɜːm/

term

término
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
El término 'aprendizaje automático' se usa comúnmente en la tecnología.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Necesitamos ajustar ligeramente el diseño.
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.
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

zonas tropicales
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
Bangladesh está ubicado en zonas tropicales.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapiz
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
El museo exhibió un tapiz antiguo del siglo XV.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

afinar
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
La carretera se estrecha a medida que llega a las montañas.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

garra
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
El águila sujetó el pez con sus afiladas garras.
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 /toʊm/

tome

gran libro
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Pasó la tarde leyendo un viejo gran libro sobre historia medieval.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

triciclo
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
El niño montó su triciclo en el parque.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

polvo de cúrcuma
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Añade una pizca de polvo de cúrcuma al curry para darle color y sabor.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

horario
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
por favor, verifique el horario del tren para los horarios de salida.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

objetivo
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Lograr los objetivos de energía es crítico para el progreso global.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

emocionado
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Ella estaba emocionada con la fiesta sorpresa.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

transformar
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
El voluntariado puede transformar vidas y comunidades.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

tigresa
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
La poderosa tigresa cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

meter
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Ella metió la manta alrededor del bebé para mantenerlo caliente.
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

sabor; preferencia personal
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
Este pastel tiene un sabor dulce que realmente disfruto.
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

mancha; marca; corrupción o contaminación
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
El escándalo dejó una mancha permanente en su reputación.
B1 noun trend

trend

tendencia
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
La tendencia actual de la deforestación es alarmante.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

letargo
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
El calor indujo un estado de letargo en los trabajadores.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

corrección o mejora pequeña
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
El artista hizo un toque rápido en la pintura.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tranvía
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
El tranvía se detuvo en cada estación en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

para eso
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Recibió el pago y dio un recibo para eso.
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

enseñar
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
Ella enseña inglés en la escuela local.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

vigésimo
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Ella nació el vigésimo de abril.
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

tedio
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
El tedio de las largas reuniones a menudo drena la motivación.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

pavo (un tipo de ave grande)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Asamos un pavo para la cena de Acción de Gracias.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

tonterías sin valor o cosas ostentosas pero sin valor
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

barato y llamativo pero de mala calidad
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Ella llevaba un collar barato y llamativo que se rompió fácilmente.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

campesino
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
El campesino trabajaba duro en los campos todas las mañanas.
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.
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

tarántula
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
La tarántula se arrastraba por el suelo del desierto.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturno
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Era un hombre taciturno que rara vez hablaba en las reuniones.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

tentativo; provisional
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Hicimos planes tentativos para encontrarnos la próxima semana.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

tortura
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Fue sometido a tortura durante el interrogatorio.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgresión, delito
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
El tribunal perdonó su primera transgresión pero le advirtió que no la repitiera.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

tecnografía
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
El antropólogo se especializó en tecnografía para entender las tradiciones indígenas de fabricación de herramientas.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

teólogo
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Los teólogos a menudo debaten sobre preguntas complejas de fe y moralidad.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutelario
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Se creía que el espíritu tutelar del bosque protegía a los viajeros.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transferible
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Las habilidades que aprendas aquí son transferibles a otros trabajos.
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.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

triplicar
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
La empresa triplicó sus ganancias en solo un año.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

túnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ellos cavaron un túnel debajo del río.
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.
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.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

torque
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
El mecánico midió el torque del motor.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

triunviro
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
César fue un triunviro en el primer triunvirato romano.
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.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

cuento
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
El anciano contó un cuento de sus aventuras.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traidor
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
El espía fue etiquetado como traidor a su país después de ser capturado.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difícil; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Este problema de matemáticas es bastante complicado de resolver.
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

terrestre
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
Los humanos son seres terrestres que viven en la tierra.
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

provocar
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La contaminación del aire provoca enfermedades crónicas.
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

una pequeña tortuga de agua dulce
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
El terrapin se arrastró lentamente hacia el estanque.
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.
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

tenacidad
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
Su tenacidad para resolver problemas lo llevó al éxito.
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.
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

teleología
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
Aristóteles a menudo se asocia con el concepto de teleología en la filosofía.
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.
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.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

peaje / daño
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
La inundación causó un gran daño en el pueblo.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

inmediatamente después;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Terminó su discurso y, inmediatamente después, dejó el escenario.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

tacaño
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Todos lo llaman tacaño porque nunca compra regalos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

tragón
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
El tragón devoró el banquete con gran entusiasmo.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

cansado; tedioso
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La larga conferencia fue cansada y repetitiva.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

tormentoso; lluvia intensa
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La lluvia torrencial inundó las calles en pocas horas.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

hinchado, inflado, o pomposo en estilo
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
Su prosa hinchada fue difícil de leer.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transición
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables es vital.
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

comercio
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
Los acuerdos comerciales fomentan el desarrollo económico.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

un pequeño trozo de comida sabrosa; una pequeña pieza interesante de información
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Ella sirvió deliciosos bocaditos en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmisible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 es una enfermedad altamente transmisible.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

jueves
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el jueves.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

conciso
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta fue concisa y terminó rápidamente la conversación.
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

redundancia innecesaria
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
La frase 'pasará o no pasará' es una tautología.
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

difamar
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
Estaba furioso cuando descubrió que sus rivales lo habían difamado.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justicia
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
El tribunal de justicia comenzó las audiencias de inmediato.
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 /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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

error tipográfico
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
El informe estaba lleno de errores tipográficos.