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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 /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topacio
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La corona de la reina estaba adornada con un magnífico topacio azul.
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 /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 /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 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

punto final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
El tren finalmente llegó al terminus después de un largo viaje.
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 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 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

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

torrid

muy caliente y seco; lleno de emociones o pasiones intensas
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
El calor del desierto era torrido durante el día.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

emisiones tóxicas
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Las emisiones tóxicas de los vehículos contaminan la atmósfera.
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 /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

berrinche
Meaning
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Example
The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió el juguete.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

teorizar
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Los científicos a menudo teorizan sobre los orígenes del universo.
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 /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

triada
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
El proyecto fue gestionado por una triada de expertos.
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 /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 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

provocar
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
El matón intentó provocarlo con palabras crueles.
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 /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.
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.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

comederos, punto bajo
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Las vacas bebieron agua del comedero de madera.
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 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.
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 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 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 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
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 /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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
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 /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 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 /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

tráquea
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La tráquea está protegida por anillos de cartílago que la mantienen abierta.
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 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

pandereta
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Ella sacudió el tamborín al ritmo de la música.
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 /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 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

tangente
Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
El profesor dibujó una tangente al círculo en la pizarra.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

teológico
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Escribió un artículo teológico sobre el concepto de justicia divina.
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 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

táctil
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
La experiencia táctil de la tela era suave y lisa.
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 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

de eso
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
El contrato y todas las enmiendas de eso deben ser firmados.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

corriente fuerte; torrente
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La fuerte lluvia creó un torrente de agua bajando por la montaña.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

telepatía
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Los gemelos afirmaron compartir telepatía entre sí.
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.
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 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

tipografía
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Una buena tipografía mejora la legibilidad de un sitio web.
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 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 /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 /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo.
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 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

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

tripod

trípode
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
El fotógrafo colocó su cámara en un trípode.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

más allá de la experiencia humana normal o meramente física
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Su arte tiene una calidad trascendental.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

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

tether

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

tamper

interferir
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
La evidencia fue manipulada antes del juicio.
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.
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.
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 /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 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 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

matorral; espesura de arbustos
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
El conejo desapareció en el matorral.
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

pareja
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
Entraron a la competencia de baile como una pareja.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testamento / prueba
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Su éxito es un testamento de su trabajo arduo y dedicación.
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.
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 /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

lona impermeable
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Los trabajadores usaron una lona impermeable para cubrir los materiales de construcción de la lluvia.
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 /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 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 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

tipográfico
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Había un error tipográfico en el libro.
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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulento
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
El país pasó por un período turbulento de cambio político.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

titanico
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
La compañía hizo esfuerzos titánicos para expandirse a nuevos mercados.
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 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 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 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 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 /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 /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

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

thereabout

aproximadamente
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Las reparaciones costarán quinientos dólares o alrededor de eso.