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B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

linterna
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Usa la linterna para encontrar tu camino en la oscuridad.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

calidad del trabajo
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
El trabajo artesanal de los muebles hechos a mano era impecable.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

oscuridad; tristeza; melancolía
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Las nubes gruesas arrojaron una oscuridad sobre el valle, haciendo que todo pareciera oscuro y sombrío.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentoso
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Llevaba una cadena de oro ostentosa en la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

reprender severamente
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
El maestro reprendió severamente al estudiante por ser deshonesto.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

punta de la pluma
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Él sumergió la punta de la pluma en la tinta antes de escribir.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

esencia
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
La esencia de una buena enseñanza es la capacidad de inspirar a los estudiantes.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

credibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Su credibilidad como líder sigue siendo incuestionable.
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

espíritu característico de una cultura, época o comunidad
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
El ethos de la empresa se basa en la innovación y la integridad.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

perder temporalmente
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Debo haber perdido mis llaves en algún lugar de la casa.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

toque de queda
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
La ciudad impuso un toque de queda durante los disturbios.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordeste
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tormenta se mueve hacia el noreste.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

salmón
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sirvieron salmón a la parrilla para la cena.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

insider
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Él era un insider que conocía todos los secretos de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

malnutrición; nutrición deficiente
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
La malnutrición entre los niños es una grave preocupación de salud pública.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

media luna
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
El matemático estudió las propiedades de la media luna.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

pronosticar
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Los expertos intentaron pronosticar el resultado de las elecciones.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
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 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportamiento
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Su comportamiento durante la ceremonia impresionó a todos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

desarmado
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
La policía encontró al sospechoso desarmado durante la búsqueda.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

comprometer / llevar a cabo
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Él cometió un error grave en el informe.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

poner en peligro
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Su comportamiento imprudente podría poner en peligro su carrera.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

negociaciones bilaterales
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Las negociaciones bilaterales resuelven disputas.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

degradación / distorsión
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Los críticos llamaron al remake una bastardización de la película original.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

avena cocida
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Ella come un tazón de avena cocida todas las mañanas para el desayuno.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

lectura cuidadosa
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
El contrato fue dado al abogado para su lectura cuidadosa.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

triste
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Ella se sintió triste después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

embajador
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
El embajador se reunió con funcionarios del gobierno para discutir acuerdos comerciales.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

oscuro
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
El significado del poema era oscuro para la mayoría de los lectores.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

específico
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Haz un plan específico para vencer la procrastinación.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
El líder religioso se adhirió estrictamente al dogma tradicional.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

castillo francés
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Se alojaron en un hermoso castillo en Francia.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

seducir
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
El anuncio estaba diseñado para seducir a los clientes a comprar productos de lujo.
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

destrucción
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
El tribunal castigó a la empresa por la destrucción de pruebas.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

consuelo
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Encontró consuelo en la música después de su pérdida.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

estudio de las características faciales
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Él creía en la fisiognomía e intentaba leer las personalidades de las personas desde sus rostros.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

puerro
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La sopa se hizo con papas y puerros.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
El autor pasó tres años escribiendo su novela más vendida.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

encanto; hechizo; amabilidad
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Su encanto natural y agudeza la hicieron popular en las reuniones sociales.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

voleibol
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

hito
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Este descubrimiento es un hito en la biotecnología.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tensión
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La fecha límite creó mucha tensión en la oficina.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

líder populista
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
El líder populista prometió poner las necesidades de los ciudadanos comunes en primer lugar.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

preexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Los filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la preexistencia del alma.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

inundar, abrumar a alguien o algo con cosas o personas que se deben manejar
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
La empresa fue inundada con solicitudes después del anuncio.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

darse cuenta
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
No me di cuenta de lo tarde que era hasta que miré el reloj.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

vegetación inferior
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
La vegetación inferior de un bosque tropical es hogar de pequeños mamíferos e insectos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

devoto
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Él es un devoto creyente que reza todos los días.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

escarlata
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Las rosas escarlatas en el jardín se veían magníficas a la luz de la mañana.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

revisión completa
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
La compañía decidió hacer una revisión completa a su sistema de computadoras obsoleto.
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

cuantificable
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
El impacto del proyecto es cuantificable.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversivo
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
El grupo fue prohibido por sus actividades subversivas.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

desunión
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan de la desunión nacional.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

usurero
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
El banco fue acusado de ofrecer préstamos a tasas usureras.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

río
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
El río fluye a través del valle y entra en el océano.
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

oportunismo
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
Su decisión fue impulsada por el oportunismo, no por los valores.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

fluir con un sonido murmullante
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
El arroyo purleó suavemente por el prado.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

enemigo
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
En la historia, el héroe tuvo que enfrentarse a su mayor enemigo.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
El conductor mantuvo un alto nivel de estado de alerta durante el viaje.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infinito
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
El universo parece extenderse hacia el infinito.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

presión
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La presión de la situación lo hizo sentirse nervioso.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

estándares de vida
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Altos estándares de vida mejoran la satisfacción.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativo
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Ella levantó una ceja interrogativa cuando escuchó la noticia.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

dividir
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Él dividió el tronco en dos con un hacha.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

versátil
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Ella es una artista versátil que experimenta con muchos estilos.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

musgo
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
El musgo verde cubrió la antigua pared de piedra.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

torneo
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
El torneo mostró un talento excepcional.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capucha
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
La cobra extendió su capucho cuando sintió amenaza.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

maduro
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Ella se ha convertido en una líder madura y segura de sí misma.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egocéntrico
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Estaba demasiado egocéntrico para notar la angustia de su amigo.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

personal de tierra
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
El personal de tierra preparó el avión para el despegue.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

un categoría principal en la clasificación biológica, por encima de la clase y por debajo del reino
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Los humanos pertenecen al filo Chordata.
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

fresco
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
El pan sigue fresco del horno.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

máximo; extremo
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Ella mostró el máximo cuidado al manejar los artículos frágiles.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

exceso de refinamiento
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosidad del autor hizo que la novela fuera difícil de leer para algunos lectores.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

restitución
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
El tribunal ordenó la restitución a las víctimas del fraude.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaya es rica en vitaminas y muy buena para la salud.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

simultáneamente
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Trabajó en dos proyectos simultáneamente.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

corte profundo
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Él tenía un corte profundo en su pierna después del accidente.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

chupar
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
El bebé empezó a chuparse el dedo.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

motivo
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
El motivo del amor es central en la novela.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

abrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
por favor abre la puerta para mí.
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 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

suceder
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
El que rompa las reglas, sufrirá las consecuencias.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

enredar
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
El pez se enredó en la red.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

sobrenatural
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
El bosque estaba lleno de un resplandor sobrenatural.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exacción
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Los campesinos sufrieron bajo las severas exacciones del rey.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ganso
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
El ganso nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

baño de sangre
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
La guerra se convirtió en un baño de sangre.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

crisis
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
La crisis financiera afectó a los mercados mundiales.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

cognado
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
La palabra española 'madre' y la palabra inglesa 'mother' son cognados.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

imagen religiosa o símbolo
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
La iglesia mostró un ícono bellamente pintado de la Virgen María.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

primer mártir
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
San Esteban es conocido como el protomártir del cristianismo.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

decepción
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Su rostro mostró una profunda decepción después de escuchar los resultados.
B1 noun

Kindness

bondad; amabilidad; generosidad
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

violencia; brutalidad; intensidad extrema
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
El gobierno condenó todas las formas de violencia contra los civiles.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

tradicionalmente
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Bangladesh es tradicionalmente conocido por su hospitalidad.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.