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A1 noun /taɪm/

time

tiempo
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
No tengo suficiente tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

sin embargo
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
El viaje fue largo; sin embargo, fue agradable.
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.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

silla
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Por favor siéntate en la silla.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

brillante
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

bélico
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
El país impuso la ley marcial durante la crisis.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

bicicleta
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Él iba a la escuela en bicicleta todos los días.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

valoración
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
La valoración de la propiedad fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

milagro
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La recuperación del paciente fue llamada un milagro por los doctores.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

gallo
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
El gallo cantó al amanecer, despertando a toda la aldea.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido floral a la fiesta.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

paseo
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Fueron a un paseo por la costa.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

clasificación
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
La clasificación de los animales ayuda a entender su biología.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

rotación
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
La empresa reportó una alta rotación en su departamento de ventas.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

defensor
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Él es conocido como un defensor de los regímenes autoritarios.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

reír
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
El chiste hizo reír a todos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

incombustible
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Este material es incombustible y seguro para la construcción.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

protege
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
El joven artista era el protegido de un pintor famoso.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

catalizar
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
La nueva ley catalizó reformas en todo el sector.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

antes
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Ella llegó antes de que comenzara la reunión.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

tú
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
¡Tú estás haciendo un gran trabajo!
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

discurso de despedida
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
El profesor dio un emotivo discurso de despedida en su ceremonia de jubilación.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

resonar
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Sus palabras resonaron con la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitud
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió en el estadio.
A1 verb /send/

send

enviar
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Voy a enviarte un correo electrónico con los detalles.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

cerca; en las cercanías
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Hay una tienda de comestibles cerca.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

desalentador
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Las palabras desalentadoras del entrenador afectaron la moral del equipo.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

director / conductor
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
El conductor agitó su batuta para comenzar la orquesta.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

rallador
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Usa el rallador para rallar queso para la pizza.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

laxante
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
El médico recetó un laxante suave para su condición.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

fusión
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
La fusión de las dos compañías creó el banco más grande de la región.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendencioso
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono tendencioso.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

cena
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Normalmente cenamos alrededor de las siete en punto.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

estado de ánimo; humor;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Ella estaba de buen humor después de recibir las noticias.
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

viaje largo
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
Su carrera ha sido una odisea de desafíos y logros.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

desmentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Su rostro tranquilo desmentía su ansiedad interna.
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olímpico
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
Ella entrenó duro para competir en los Juegos Olímpicos.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dependencia
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Su dependencia de la tecnología es preocupante.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

dispepsia, malhumorado
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Después de la comida pesada, se sintió dispepsico e incómodo.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

sandía
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Compré una sandía fresca en el mercado para el picnic de verano.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
El lamentable desempeño del equipo decepcionó a sus fanáticos.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

velocidad
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Los trenes de alta velocidad reducen significativamente el tiempo de viaje.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pobreza; falta de necesidades básicas
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Muchas organizaciones trabajan para reducir la pobreza en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

funerario
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
El funerario preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

colador
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Ella usó un colador para colar la pasta.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

devoción excesiva o irracional
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Él tiene una fijación por coleccionar sellos raros.
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

está bien
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
Está bien, vamos al parque.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

carrera
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La carrera fue muy emocionante, con muchos competidores.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

beca
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

golpe; un golpe fuerte con la mano, un arma o un objeto duro
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
El boxeador dio un golpe devastador a su oponente.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

lento
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
El coche se movía lentamente por la calle.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En matemáticas, el sistema decimal tiene una base de diez.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuidad
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Mantener la continuidad en el liderazgo es esencial para la estabilidad organizacional.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

refinar
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
El chef refina la receta a la perfección.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Ella cambió su avatar en las redes sociales por una nueva imagen de dibujo animado.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

padecer una enfermedad
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Ella ha estado enferma desde el invierno pasado.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

palabra monosílaba
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Palabras como 'sí' y 'no' son monosílabos.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sonreír ampliamente, a menudo mostrando los dientes
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Ella sonrió felizmente al escuchar las buenas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

cable grueso para amarrar un barco
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Los marineros aseguraron el barco al muelle con un pesado hawser.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festivo; alegre; de fiesta
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La casa se veía festiva con decoraciones coloridas.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vida
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulto / palabra despectiva
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su carácter.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

disolver
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
El club decidió disolverse después de veinte años de actividad.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

histórico
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
El museo tiene una gran colección de documentos históricos.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberración, desviación, anomalía
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
El científico desestimó los datos como una aberración.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

polímata
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci fue un verdadero polímata, destacando en arte, ciencia e ingeniería.
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

mostaza
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
Ella añadió semillas de mostaza al curry para darle más sabor.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objeto permanente, material instalado
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
El accesorio del baño fue instalado ayer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

incrédulo
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Le lanzó una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó que podría volar.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

racionalismo
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
El racionalismo enfatiza la lógica y el razonamiento por encima de la fe.
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.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardero
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
El bombardero soltó las bombas con precisión.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

un pedazo de ladrillo; crítica severa o censura
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Los manifestantes enfadados arrojaron ladrillos a las ventanas del edificio.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

discusión destinada a llegar a un acuerdo; negociación
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
La negociación entre las dos empresas duró semanas.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

sótano
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
Guardamos muebles viejos en el sótano.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundo; sin hogar
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
El hombre vagabundo estaba pidiendo comida cerca de la estación.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Sus promesas resultaron ser engañosas y poco confiables.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

cabizbajo
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Parecía cabizbajo después de oír las malas noticias.
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.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

esfuerzo ambicioso
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis es un esfuerzo ambicioso en la exploración espacial.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

ascenso
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Él esperaba un ascenso en la oficina del gobierno.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

solitaria; aislada
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Ella se sintió sola después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

consciente
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Él estaba consciente de los riesgos antes de comenzar el proyecto.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

alegría
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
El festival estaba lleno de alegría y risas.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

apoyo indispensable
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Los voluntarios proporcionan apoyo indispensable a las comunidades.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

incomprensible
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan rápida que se volvió incomprensible.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

sede central
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
La sede central de la empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habitualmente; usualmente
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Normalmente me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

furgón de equipaje
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
El furgón de equipaje transportó todas las maletas de los pasajeros.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

incivilizado; salvaje;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Los exploradores encontraron una tribu incivilizada en lo profundo de la selva amazónica.