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C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

garrote
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
El asesino intentó garrotear a su objetivo en el callejón.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

caminar con arrogancia
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Él caminó por el escenario después de ganar el premio.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
El estómago es un órgano distensible que puede expandirse después de comer.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

apalancamiento
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
El apalancamiento amplifica tus esfuerzos y escala tu trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

florido / ornamentado
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Ella escribió una carta florida llena de frases poéticas.
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 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

seno
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Él sufrió de una infección sinusal que le causó dolor de cabeza.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

aumentado
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
Los ingresos de la compañía aumentaron el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rodillo
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Extiende la masa con un rodillo.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

carne de res
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
El restaurante sirve el mejor bistec de carne de res en la ciudad.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

pico
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
El pato usó su pico para filtrar comida del agua.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

mitad o parte
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propiedad fue dividida en dos partes entre los herederos.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

risa suave
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
Él dio una suave risa cuando escuchó el chiste divertido.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

disminuir
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Con el tiempo, su influencia en la empresa comenzó a disminuir.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

crecer
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Las plantas crecen más rápido en primavera.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discurso, charla
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio un discurso sobre filosofía antigua.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

distorsionado
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
La transmisión de radio estaba llena de mensajes distorsionados.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

salmón
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sirvieron salmón a la parrilla para la cena.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la práctica de intercambiar cosas con otros para beneficio mutuo
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Las relaciones comerciales prosperan gracias a la reciprocidad.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutar
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
La alquimia intentaba transmutar el plomo en oro.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

otra vez
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Necesito leer este libro otra vez para entenderlo mejor.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

despreciar
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
La empresa fue multada por ignorar las regulaciones ambientales.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

subrayar
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
El incidente subrayó la necesidad de mejores medidas de seguridad.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condimentos o salsas
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
El kétchup y la mostaza son condimentos populares para las hamburguesas.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

leona
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
La feroz leona protegió a sus cachorros del peligro.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisterial
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
El profesor habló en un tono magisterial durante la conferencia.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactivo
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Se necesitan estrategias proactivas para combatir la escasez.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

intransigente
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Siguió siendo un oponente intransigente del progreso.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voz masculina baja / guitarra baja
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Él tocó la guitarra baja en el concierto.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

entusiasta
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Los exploradores estaban entusiastas con el viaje.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

tecnológico
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Los avances tecnológicos habilitan proyectos futuristas.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

agua de rosa
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Ella añadió unas gotas de agua de rosa al postre.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

expresar simpatía o compasión por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
Ella llamó a su amigo para compadecerse después de su pérdida.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

además
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
El trabajo es desafiante; además, requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

aterrador
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Esa película de terror realmente fue aterradora.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

despensa
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
La despensa estaba llena de pan fresco y queso.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

rasgar
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Él accidentalmente rasgó su camisa en la cerca.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Los vándalos desfiguraron la pared con grafitis.
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

trucha
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
La trucha arcoíris es popular entre los pescadores deportivos.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fascinar
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La actuación del mago fascinó al público.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vanidoso; inútil
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Ella pasó horas frente al espejo siendo bastante vanidosa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infligir
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tormenta infligió un daño considerable a la ciudad.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

felicidad
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

muelle
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Los barcos pesqueros estaban amarrados en el muelle de madera cerca del puerto.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

bandada
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Los turistas se aglomeraron en la playa durante el verano.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontorio
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
El faro estaba en un promontorio con vistas al mar.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

inevitable
Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

viaje diario
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Él pasa dos horas viajando al trabajo todos los días.
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

pegajoso
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
La cinta adhesiva se pegó firmemente a la pared.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

leyenda; mito
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La leyenda del rey Arturo ha inspirado muchos libros.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

terco
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
El maestro encontró al niño terco difícil de manejar.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relacionado con la empresa/corporación
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilidad social corporativa es importante para los negocios modernos.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

plantilla
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
El artista usó una plantilla para pintar estrellas idénticas en la pared.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

programación
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Ha estado aprendiendo programación durante varios meses.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

originalidad
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
La obra del artista mostró gran originalidad y creatividad.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

sobresalir
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clavo sobresalía desde la tabla de madera.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

payaso; un cómico, especialmente uno en un circo, que lleva un disfraz tradicional y maquillaje exagerado
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Los niños se rieron a carcajadas de las tontas travesuras del payaso gracioso.
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

tema
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
El tema destacó la resiliencia y la sostenibilidad.
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

azul índigo
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
El cielo azul índigo se veía magnífico al atardecer.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

engañar
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
El estafador intentó engañar a las personas mayores y robarles sus ahorros.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

desvestirse
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
El niño corrió rápidamente adentro para desvestirse después de jugar en el barro.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

esto
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Está lloviendo afuera.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsión
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
El empresario fue arrestado por extorsión después de amenazar a su socio.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

líquido
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Los movimientos fluidos del artista impresionaron a la audiencia.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

avión de combate
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
El avión de combate voló sobre nuestras cabezas durante el desfile militar.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

ingresos fijos
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Las inversiones de ingreso fijo proporcionan rendimientos confiables.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

insalubre; no saludable
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
Comer demasiada comida rápida es insalubre para tu cuerpo.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

asedio
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
El castillo cayó después de un largo asedio.
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

comentario ingenioso
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
Ella hizo un comentario ingenioso sobre el clima durante la reunión.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malestar
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Después del largo viaje, ella sintió un malestar general.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomacia
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
La diplomacia eficaz ayudó a evitar el conflicto.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

ininteligible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Su voz era casi ininteligible sobre el ruido.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

antónimo
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ es el antónimo de ‘cold’.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

horca
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
En la Edad Media, los criminales a menudo eran ejecutados en una horca como advertencia pública.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

acción; tarea
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Necesitamos tomar medidas para resolver este problema.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicidad
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
El proyecto enfrentó una multiplicidad de desafíos.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

infierno; situación dolorosa; experiencia desagradable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Trabajar en la fábrica durante el verano fue un infierno absoluto debido al calor extremo.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

girar
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina comenzó a girar con gracia en el escenario.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

conmemorar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
La ciudad decidió conmemorar al héroe con una estatua en la plaza central.
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

plenipotenciario
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
El embajador era un plenipotenciario enviado para negociar el tratado.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

una persona que está entre las primeras en explorar o asentarse en una nueva área; alguien que desarrolla nuevas ideas o métodos
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Ella fue una pionera en el campo de la informática.
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

beatífico
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Ella tenía una sonrisa beatífica después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

defendible
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Su argumento fue fuerte y defendible en la corte.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

ennegrecer
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
El humo del fuego empezó a ennegrecer las paredes.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

afectado
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Él caminó con pasos afectados a través del escenario.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

estriado
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Las fibras musculares aparecieron estriadas bajo el microscopio.
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

brillante
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
La artista usó colores brillantes en su pintura.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

inadvertido, no intencionado
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
Su error inadvertido causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

mantener
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Mantener la disciplina en las instituciones educativas es crucial.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

equilibrio entre trabajo y vida
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Lograr el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida reduce el estrés y mejora la productividad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

hacia atrás; en orden inverso
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Él contó hacia atrás del diez al uno.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

activo
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
El bienes raíces es uno de los activos más valiosos.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

alto; noble en carácter; elevado en estilo
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Él tiene ideales elevados sobre hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

declarar
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
El actor declamó sus líneas con gran intensidad.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

perezoso; remolón
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Él estaba demasiado perezoso para limpiar su cuarto el fin de semana.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

ego; autoestima
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Su gran ego le impidió aceptar críticas de los demás.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

bilioso
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Se volvió bilioso después de escuchar la crítica injusta.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

confiscar
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
El tribunal decidió confiscar la propiedad de la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

sabroso
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
El chef preparó un plato sabroso que encantó a todos en la mesa.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

encantación
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
El mago recitó una encantación para invocar los espíritus.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

dudar
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No dudes en pedir ayuda.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuero
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Él compró una chaqueta de cuero en la tienda.
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

circunferencia
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circunferencia del árbol medía casi cinco pies.