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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 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.
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 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 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

calle principal
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
El nuevo centro comercial está ubicado a lo largo de la calle principal.
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 /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 /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 /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 /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 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.
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 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 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/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 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

El proceso de dividir el texto en unidades más pequeñas como palabras, frases o símbolos para su análisis.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP utiliza la tokenización para dividir el texto en unidades más pequeñas.
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 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 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, 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 /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 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 /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 /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.
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 /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 /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 ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

arancel o impuesto sobre importaciones y exportaciones
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
El gobierno impuso altos aranceles sobre los productos de lujo.
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

tiránico
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
El gobernante tiránico silenció toda oposición.
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 /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 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
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 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 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/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.
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 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.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

torque
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
El mecánico midió el torque del motor.
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 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 /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 /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 /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

templado
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Ella dio una respuesta templada a las críticas.
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 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 /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 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 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 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 /θrɒb/

throb

latir
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
Su cabeza comenzó a latir después de todo el día.
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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transferencia
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
La transferencia de conocimiento es esencial en la educación.
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

trascendencia
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
El trabajo del artista era un símbolo de trascendencia en creatividad.
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 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 /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 /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 /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

con mechones; cubierto de mechones
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
El sofá con mechones se veía elegante en la sala de estar.
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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusión sanguínea
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
El paciente recibió una transfusión de sangre después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

traición
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
Su traición se reveló cuando se unió al enemigo.
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 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignificante; trivial; de poca importancia
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
No te preocupes por cosas tan triviales.
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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

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

tempter

tentador
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
El tentador susurró falsas promesas en su oído.
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 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

templanza
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
La templanza es esencial para una vida equilibrada.
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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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/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 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 /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 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 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 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 /tɒŋ/

tong

tenaza
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Él usó la tenaza para levantar el carbón caliente.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectónico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Los movimientos tectónicos causan terremotos y formación de montañas.
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 /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 /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 /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

parodia
Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
El juicio fue una parodia de la justicia.
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 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 /twɪndʒ/

twinge

dolor agudo
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Sintió un dolor agudo de culpa después de mentirle a su amigo.
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 /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

estudiante que falta a la escuela sin permiso; persona que evade el deber
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
El director llamó a los padres cuando su hijo fue atrapado jugando a hacer novillos.
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.