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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 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.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

tigre
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
El tigre cazó silenciosamente a través de la jungla.
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

tradición
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
Es una tradición familiar reunirnos para cenar todos los domingos por la noche.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

afortunadamente
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Afortunadamente, ella llegó justo a tiempo para la reunión.
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

esta noche
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
Esta noche vamos a ver una película.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

prueba
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
La prueba del nuevo software aún está en curso.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

meter
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Ella metió la manta alrededor del bebé para mantenerlo caliente.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

tráiler / avance
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
El tráiler de la película fue lanzado la semana pasada.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lanzar
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Él puede lanzar la pelota muy lejos.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
Ellos van al parque.
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

emocionar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
La montaña rusa emociona a los buscadores de aventuras.
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 /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

temporal
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
El monje renunció a sus posesiones temporales para vivir una vida simple.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

totalmente
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tu opinión.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

hilo
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Ella usó un hilo rojo para coser el botón roto.
B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

trasplantar
Meaning
to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another
Example
The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.
Los médicos trasplantaron un riñón al paciente.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

adolescente
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Pasó sus años de adolescencia en un pequeño pueblo.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

tecnografía
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
El antropólogo se especializó en tecnografía para entender las tradiciones indígenas de fabricación de herramientas.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
El submarino lanzó un torpedo al barco enemigo.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

tortura
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Fue sometido a tortura durante el interrogatorio.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

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

then

entonces
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Fuimos al parque, y luego comimos.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

táctico
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
El pensamiento táctico es crucial en las negociaciones comerciales.
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.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tarea
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Él completó la tarea antes de la fecha límite.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tableta
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Ella tomó una tableta para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

tropa
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La tropa marchó en formación a través del campo de la parada.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

teología
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Ella está cursando una carrera en teología en la universidad.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumático
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
El accidente fue una experiencia traumática para toda la familia.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

confiable
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Él es un amigo digno de confianza que siempre cumple sus promesas.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

delicioso; elegante; con buen gusto
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Ella decoró su casa de una manera muy elegante.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

seguimiento del progreso
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
El seguimiento regular del progreso ayuda a alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
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 /toʊm/

tome

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

Truly

realmente
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Ella realmente ama a su familia.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

cola
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
El perro movió su cola felizmente cuando vio a su dueño.
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

condición del suelo (adecuación para sembrar cultivos)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
El agricultor revisó la tilth del suelo antes de sembrar las semillas.
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
El Taj Mahal es considerado una de las estructuras mas bellas jamas construidas.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
El dinero de los contribuyentes se usa para financiar los servicios públicos.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
El tsunami devastó la ciudad costera, dejando a miles de personas sin hogar.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

beber
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
A él le gusta beber en el pub local después del trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

veraz
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Ella siempre fue sincera en sus respuestas durante la entrevista.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

cúrcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Agrega cúrcuma al curry para dar color y sabor.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

templo
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Visitaron un templo antiguo durante su viaje a la India.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
El ladrón fue atrapado robando en la joyería.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Él apretó los tornillos para asegurar la estantería.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

tetera
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Ella vertió agua caliente en la tetera para hacer té.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

hinchado, pomposo
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan turgente que muchos estudiantes perdieron el interés.
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

tardar
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
No tardes, o perderás el tren.
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.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

entrenar
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
Los atletas entrenan duro para los Juegos Olímpicos.
A1 adverb /tuː/

too

demasiado
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
Está demasiado cansada para continuar trabajando.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

objetivo
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Lograr los objetivos de energía es crítico para el progreso global.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

tajante
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
Su crítica tajante a la política no dejó lugar a malentendidos.
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

más allá de los Alpes
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
Los romanos se referían a Francia como la Galia Transalpina.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

tenis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Él disfruta jugar al tenis con sus amigos los fines de semana.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

cansado; tedioso
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La larga conferencia fue cansada y repetitiva.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

tesoro
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Los piratas enterraron su tesoro en la isla.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

completo, absoluto
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Ella es una profesional completa en todos los sentidos.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

traidor
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
Fue etiquetado como traidor después de unirse al partido político rival.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

turista
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ciudad atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparencia
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparencia de las cortinas llenó la habitación de luz suave.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

trienal
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
El festival de arte es un evento trienal en la ciudad.
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 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

herramienta
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
Usó un martillo como herramienta para arreglar la silla.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transferir sangre u otro fluido a una vena o parte del cuerpo
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
El doctor tuvo que transfundir sangre al paciente después de la cirugía.
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.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

cronometrear
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Él cronometró la carrera con un cronómetro.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

proceso de producción de calor
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Los alimentos picantes pueden mejorar la termogénesis y la quema de calorías.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fuertemente; firmemente
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Sujeta la cuerda fuertemente para no caer.
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 /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 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.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

madera
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
La casa fue construida completamente con madera local.
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

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

transact

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

Tricky

difícil; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Este problema de matemáticas es bastante complicado de resolver.
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

terrible; malo
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

transmisible
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 es una enfermedad altamente transmisible.
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/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.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.
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 /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.
A1 noun /tɒp/

top

cima
Meaning
the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something
Example
The book is on the top shelf.
El libro está en la estantería superior.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

comerciante
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
El comerciante hizo una buena ganancia al vender bienes importados.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

consejo
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Recibí un consejo sobre cómo mejorar mi presentación.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

tedioso; aburrido
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan tediosa que muchos estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivió en armonía con la naturaleza.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

pensamiento
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Su pensamiento era claro y preciso.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

evasión, indecisión
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversación del político frustró a sus seguidores.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

pueblo
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
El pueblo estaba tranquilo los domingos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agresivo
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Se volvió agresiva cuando desafiaron sus ideas.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

temeridad
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Él tuvo la temeridad de desafiar el argumento del profesor.
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

hasta
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
Ella esperó hasta la medianoche por su llamada.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

turismo
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
El turismo impulsa el crecimiento económico en muchos países.
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

transferidor
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
El transferidor es responsable de asegurarse de que la propiedad se transfiera legalmente.
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

tortuga
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
La tortuga cruzó lentamente el jardín.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

etiqueta
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Ella etiquetó su equipaje antes de abordar el avión.
B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

tanque
Meaning
a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track
Example
The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.
El tanque avanzó por el campo de batalla con armadura poderosa.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

triunvirato
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
La República Romana una vez fue gobernada por un triunvirato.
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 /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarindo
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
El tamarindo se usa comúnmente en la cocina asiática y del Medio Oriente por su sabor ácido.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Él disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

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