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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.
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 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tambalearse
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
El viejo se tambaleó por la calle con un bastón.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

representar
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Su estilo de liderazgo representa la nueva cultura corporativa.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

impulsado por la tecnología
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
El sector agrícola está volviéndose más impulsado por la tecnología para una mayor eficiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es difícil creer que tal resultado sea siquiera imaginable.
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.
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.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trayectoria
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
El satélite siguió su trayectoria prevista.
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 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

transitorio; temporal
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
La belleza de las flores de primavera es transitoria.
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.
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.
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 /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

tumultuoso
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
Ellos tuvieron una relación tumultuosa llena de altibajos.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

triplicado, tono alto
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Las ganancias de la empresa se triplicaron en solo dos años.
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.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

multitud
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Los turistas abarrotaron las calles durante el festival.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

agotador
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
Preparar para el examen fue una experiencia agotadora.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remolcador
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
El remolcador guió el enorme barco de forma segura hacia el puerto.
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.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

tecnicismo
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
El caso fue desestimado por una tecnicidad.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

afluente
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
El afluente se une al río principal cerca de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

tentador; atractivo pero fuera de alcance
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
El tentador aroma de pan fresco llenó la panadería.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

lloroso; inclinado a llorar
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
Ella dio una despedida llorosa a sus amigos en el aeropuerto.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

ahorrador
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Ella es muy ahorradora y siempre ahorra dinero para el futuro.
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 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortuoso
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
El viaje a través del desierto fue largo y tortuoso.
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

traición
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
Él fue acusado de traición contra el estado.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

temperamento; disposición natural; estado de ánimo
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
Ella tiene un temperamento tranquilo que le ayuda a manejar el estrés bien.
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 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

desgastado
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
El sofá se veía viejo y desgastado después de años de uso.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tormenta
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Los marineros lucharon por navegar a través de la feroz tormenta.
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 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

temático
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
El libro está organizado en capítulos temáticos.
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 /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitación del comercio
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitación del comercio impulsa el crecimiento económico.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

jarabe espeso y dulce
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Ella vertió el jarabe sobre los panqueques.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

atravesar el océano atlántico
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Tomaron un vuelo transatlántico de Nueva York a Londres.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

dentro de;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
La caja contiene muchos tesoros, y dentro de ella radica su valor.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

telefonía
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La telefonía moderna ha evolucionado para incluir llamadas basadas en Internet.
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 noun /truːs/

truce

tregua
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
Los dos países acordaron una tregua después de semanas de intensos combates.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La carretera transversal conecta dos autopistas.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

colador de té
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Siempre uso un colador de té cuando sirvo el té en las tazas.
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.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tenso
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La cuerda estaba tensa entre los dos postes.
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 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulto
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La protesta creó un tumulto en la plaza de la ciudad.
C1 noun /træns/

trance

trance
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
Ella miraba por la ventana como si estuviera en trance.
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

equivalente
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Su negativa a hablar fue equivalente a una admisión de culpa.
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.
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

tracto
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
El tracto del bosque fue preservado como un santuario de vida silvestre.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

tesorero
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
El tesorero presentó el informe financiero anual.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

desordenado
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
El anuncio repentino dejó la oficina en un estado completamente desordenado.
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

disputa
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
Tuvieron una pequeña disputa sobre qué película ver.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

transgredir
Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
Él se disculpó después de darse cuenta de que había transgredido las reglas de la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

listo para usar
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
La empresa ofrece soluciones llave en mano para pequeñas empresas.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilizar
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
El veterinario tuvo que tranquilizar al tigre antes de moverlo.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

torre pequeña en la cima de una torre o edificio más grande
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
El castillo estaba custodiado por soldados apostados en la torre.
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 /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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

embarrar
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
La joyería de plata se embarró rápidamente cuando se dejó al aire libre.
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.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abundar
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
El bosque está lleno de vida salvaje.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

moderado
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Es conocido por su comportamiento moderado incluso en situaciones estresantes.
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

timidez
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
Su timidez le impidió hablar durante la reunión.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

invadir
Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
Fue multado por entrar en una propiedad privada sin permiso.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topografía
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topografía de la región hizo que la construcción fuera muy desafiante.
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.
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

tribulación
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
Él soportó muchas tribulaciones en sus primeros años.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

tibio
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
El té estaba tibio y poco apetitoso.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
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.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

estratega
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleón era un brillante táctico.
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/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

alteración no autorizada
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Alterar pruebas es un delito criminal.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

tenaz
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Su espíritu tenaz le ayudó a superar las dificultades.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traicionero
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La carretera traicionera hizo que conducir fuera difícil.
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

trascender
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
Su esfuerzo por trascender los métodos tradicionales fue encomiable.
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 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.
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.
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

promocionar
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
La empresa promocionó su nuevo producto como un cambio de juego.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

temblor
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Se sintió un pequeño temblor antes del terremoto.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandato
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Durante su mandato como CEO, la empresa se expandió globalmente.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

cosquilloso, sensible
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Ella es muy cosquillosa y se echa a reír cuando la tocan en los pies.
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 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

más alto; superior
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
La bandera fue colocada en la rama más alta del árbol.
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.