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C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

adornos
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
El rey apareció con todos los adornos de la realeza.
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.
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
Ella añadió tomates frescos a la ensalada.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

gracias
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
Gracias por ayudarme con el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían amenazantes antes de la tormenta.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

amenazar
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
Las nubes de tormenta amenazan con traer lluvias fuertes esta noche.
A2 noun trʌst

trust

confianza
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
Construir confianza es esencial para relaciones a largo plazo.
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 /tɑːrn/

tarn

lago de montaña
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
Acampamos cerca de un tranquilo lago de montaña en las tierras altas.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

amenaza
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tormenta representa una amenaza seria para las zonas costeras.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

caer
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
El terremoto causó que el viejo edificio se cayera.
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.
A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

diente
Meaning
a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
Example
She brushes her teeth twice a day.
Ella se cepilla los dientes dos veces al día.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiado; que tiene o muestra confianza
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Ella era demasiado confiada y creía todo lo que él decía.
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.
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 ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

estrés térmico
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
El estrés térmico afecta el crecimiento de las plantas.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

llanta
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
La llanta del coche explotó en la carretera.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

taxónomo
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
El taxónomo descubrió una nueva especie de insecto.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

a sí mismos
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ellos arreglaron el problema por sí mismos.
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 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 /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principio
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
La honestidad es un principio central de su filosofía.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

traducir
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Ella puede traducir cinco idiomas.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

remolcador
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
El remolcador guió el enorme barco de forma segura hacia el puerto.
C1 noun /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.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

tratamiento
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
El doctor recomendó un nuevo tratamiento para su condición.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

viajar
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Viajaron a la Antártida con un gran grupo.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

color marrón amarillento
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Las plumas marrón amarillento del búho se mezclaron con la corteza del árbol.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

técnico; especializado;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
El manual contiene instrucciones técnicas para operar la máquina.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

teórico
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
La idea sigue siendo principalmente teórica sin evidencia del mundo real.
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

tortilla
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
Ella envolvió las verduras en una tortilla caliente.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

de esa manera;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Trabajó duro y de esa manera logró el éxito.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
A él le gusta ajustar radios viejos en su garaje.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

andamio
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Los trabajadores construyeron un andamio de madera para soportar el puente temporal.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

aprendiz; pasante
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
El aprendiz médico trabajó largas horas para adquirir experiencia práctica.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

teocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
El país era gobernado como una teocracia donde los líderes religiosos tenían la autoridad suprema.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turbante
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
El hombre sij usó un turbante colorido.
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 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

teórico
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
El teórico político explicó el impacto de la democracia en las estructuras sociales.
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.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

melodía; composición musical; tono musical
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Ella tarareaba una hermosa melodía mientras trabajaba en el jardín.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
C1 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.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquesa
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Ella llevaba un collar con una hermosa piedra turquesa.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

herramientas
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Puedes usar herramientas en línea como FamilySearch para crear un árbol genealógico.
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 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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

triciclo
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
El niño montó su triciclo en el parque.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

letargo
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
El calor indujo un estado de letargo en los trabajadores.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

tangencia
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
El círculo y la línea están en un estado de tangencia en un punto.
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.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

diez
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Tengo diez manzanas en la canasta.
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.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

transmisión, envío
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
La transmisión de datos por internet es muy rápida.
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.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

entrenamiento
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Ella completó su entrenamiento como enfermera el año pasado.
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

té
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
Tomamos té todas las mañanas en el desayuno.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

camiseta
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
Ella compró una nueva camiseta para las vacaciones de verano.
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

teclear
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
Ella puede escribir muy rápido en la computadora.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

desgastado por el tiempo
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
La casa desgastada por el tiempo llevaba una sensación de historia y nostalgia.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

traicionero
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
El general fue acusado de conducta traicionera.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

acto ilícito
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
La empresa fue declarada culpable de interferencia ilícita con contratos.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

garra
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
El águila sujetó el pez con sus afiladas garras.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intruso
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
El guardia de seguridad atrapó al intruso escalando la cerca.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

tratado
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de negociaciones.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relacionado con el barbero
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
El nuevo barbero de la ciudad ofreció una amplia gama de servicios tonsoriales.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

provocador de pensamientos
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
La película fue profundamente provocadora de pensamientos y dejó una impresión duradera.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensamientos
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Enfoca tus pensamientos en resultados positivos.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

torneo
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
El torneo mostró un talento excepcional.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

terapéutico
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
La meditación es altamente terapéutica para el bienestar mental.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

tóxico; perjudicial o desagradable
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
La fábrica liberó productos químicos tóxicos en el río.
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 noun /treɪ/

Tray

bandeja
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
Ella llevó las tazas en una bandeja de madera.
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

adolescente
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
Él es un adolescente que ama los deportes.
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.
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

gestión del tiempo
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
La gestión del tiempo es crucial para el éxito.
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

termo-clina
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
La termoclina separa el agua cálida de la superficie del agua fría profunda.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tuberosa
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Las flores de tuberosa llenaron el aire de la tarde con su dulce fragancia celestial.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

lata
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Ella compró una lata de galletas en la tienda.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

comercio
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Ella hizo una fortuna a través del comercio en línea.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabaco
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Dejó de fumar tabaco después de su problema de salud.
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.
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transporte
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
El transporte eficiente reduce los costos.
A1 article /ðə/

the

el/la/los/las
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

un leve trazo, una medicina hecha disolviendo una droga en alcohol
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Había un leve trazo de tristeza en su sonrisa.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavitud, sometimiento
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Estaba bajo el dominio del líder poderoso.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

lleno
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
El mercado estaba lleno de compradores.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentación
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Él resistió la tentación de comer todo el pastel de chocolate.
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

posponer
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
El político pospuso cuando se le preguntó sobre el tema controvertido.
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 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.
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

duro
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
Tuvo un día duro en el trabajo.
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.
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 /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

sensitivo
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Él es muy sensible acerca de su altura.
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.
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

décima parte
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
Él dio una décima parte de sus ganancias a la iglesia.
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

agradecido; agradecida
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
Estoy agradecido por toda tu ayuda y apoyo.