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C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

forense
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
El forense determinó que la causa de la muerte fue natural.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

perseverancia
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Su perseverancia lo ayudó a lograr sus sueños.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clavo
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Clavó el clavo en la tabla de madera.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manera excelente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Ella actuó de manera excelente en la competencia de danza.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

adulación
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Usó todas las adulaciónes para ganar su apoyo.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

apenas; difícilmente; solo un poco
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Casi no podía creer lo que veía.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

bien educado
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
Ella es una joven bien educada con excelentes modales.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

defender
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
El abogado trabajó duro para defender a su cliente.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

certificado
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Ella recibió un certificado por completar el curso.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

con esperanza
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Ojalá, el clima esté bonito mañana.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisición
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
El periodista enfrentó una inquisición del panel sobre sus fuentes.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

oprimir
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
El dictador oprimió a la gente durante décadas.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

escritura de diario
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
El journaling ayuda a organizar los pensamientos y reducir el estrés.
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

imperceptible
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
Los cambios en su comportamiento eran imperceptibles al principio.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

punto de referencia jurídico
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La decisión estableció un punto de referencia jurídico.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilizar
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
El veterinario tuvo que tranquilizar al tigre antes de moverlo.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

vídeo
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Ella vio el video de su concierto favorito en línea.
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

vociferante
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
La multitud vociferante exigió justicia.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

programa
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
El programa comienza a las 9 AM en punto.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

bien hecho; completamente cocinado
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
El proyecto estuvo bien hecho y sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fundamentalmente
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Las dos teorías son fundamentalmente diferentes.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongado
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La medicina moderna ha prolongado la esperanza de vida.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

segundo
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Terminó la carrera en segundo lugar.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

felicidad
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinto
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
El sonido de las voces era indistinto a lo lejos.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinagre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
Añadí vinagre a la salsa de ensalada para más sabor.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crepúsculo
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Caminamos a casa juntos en el tranquilo crepúsculo.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

hacer un sonido suave, como caminar en el barro; suprimir o callar
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Sus botas hicieron un ruido de squelch en el suelo mojado.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

debilidad; enfermedad; fraqueza
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
A pesar de su avanzada edad y varias enfermedades, se mantuvo mentalmente agudo y alerta.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

colgante
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Ella guardaba la foto de su abuela en el colgante.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

patológico, enfermizo
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
Él tiene un miedo patológico al fracaso.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

lenidad
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
El juez mostró lenidad en su fallo.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinea (moneda británica antigua)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La moneda antigua valía una guinea.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

romper
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Ten cuidado de no romper el papel.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hablar mal a espaldas
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Está mal hablar mal de tus colegas a sus espaldas.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitud
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitud hacia los mártires es un deber moral.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

letal; mortal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
El veneno de la serpiente es letal para los humanos si no se trata inmediatamente.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculizar
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Fue ridiculizado por sus ideas extrañas.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihilista
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Se le llamó nihilista por rechazar todas las normas sociales.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

decente
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Ella mantuvo un silencio decente durante la ceremonia.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

ponerse / líder
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Ella se puso su abrigo antes de salir.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordinado
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
El gerente ordenó a sus subordinados terminar la tarea rápidamente.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

boca
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Por favor, abre bien la boca para que el dentista pueda examinar.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

parecido a la verdad
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
La historia parecía parecida a la verdad aunque era completamente ficticia.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversidad
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Las selvas tropicales albergan una gran biodiversidad.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficial; poco profundo; falta de conocimiento profundo
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
El agua superficial es perfecta para que los niños jueguen.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimonio
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
El castillo era parte de su patrimonio de sus nobles antepasados.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

metamorfosis, transformación
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
La metamórfosis de la empresa de una pequeña startup a un líder global fue notable.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
El gobierno colonial suprimió el gobierno local.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

entretenimiento
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
El concierto proporcionó un excelente entretenimiento para toda la familia.
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

adherir
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
Los neutrones se adhieren a los protones.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

estratega
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleón era un brillante táctico.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

célebre
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Él es un autor celebrado en el campo de la literatura.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

febrero
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias este mes.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

barro
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Los niños estaban jugando en el barro después de la lluvia.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

variación; cambio; diferencia en condición o cantidad
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Hubo una variación significativa en la temperatura durante el día.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

señorito
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
El arrogante señorito exigió respeto a pesar de su falta de experiencia.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamacion
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
El rey emitio una proclamacion declarando la paz.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

incontrovertible
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
La evidencia era incontrovertible y demostró su inocencia.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

desmagnetizar
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
El técnico desmagnetizó la vieja cinta de casete.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

aconsejar
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
El doctor le aconsejó descansar por una semana.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

pequeño
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Él bebió un poco de agua antes de irse a la cama.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

polvoriento
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La estantería vieja estaba polvorienta después de años de abandono.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existencial
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Pasó por una crisis existencial durante su mediana edad.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

carácter; personalidad; rasgo;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Ella mostró un gran carácter ayudando a los demás durante la crisis.
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

languidez
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
La cálida tarde la llenó de languidez.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

componer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Ella compone hermosas canciones.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

debaucheo
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
La novela describe el debauchery de los aristócratas en la ciudad.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirar
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
La empresa retractó su declaración anterior después de darse cuenta del error.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

jardín de infantes
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
Inscribió a su hijo en el jardín de infantes para prepararse para la escuela primaria.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

refutar
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
El científico trabajó duro para refutar la antigua teoría.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

eventos catastróficos
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Los ciclones son eventos catastróficos en Bangladesh.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

nosotros mismos
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Debemos ayudarnos a nosotros mismos antes de ayudar a los demás.
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

arriba; sobre
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
El avión voló por encima de las nubes.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

dado
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es un hecho dado que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

restos
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
El proceso de combustión no deja residuos dañinos.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

autocontrol
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Ella impresionó a todos con su autocontrol durante la entrevista.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

piadoso
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
El monje piadoso pasaba horas en oración cada día.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

especificar
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Por favor, especifique la hora y el lugar de la reunión.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

reclamar
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Él afirma ser el legítimo propietario.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
El rover aterrizó en Marte para comenzar su exploración.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

iluminar
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
Las farolas iluminan la carretera de noche.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armario
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Ella guardó todos los platos y tazones en el armario de la cocina.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

alimentos orgánicos
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Los alimentos orgánicos son más saludables que los alimentos procesados.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

metabolismo
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
El ejercicio aumenta el metabolismo y quema calorías.
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

culpable
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
El juez lo consideró culpable del accidente.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

destreza
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Su destreza al tocar el piano asombró al público.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

silencioso; tranquilo; calmado; haciendo poco o ningún ruido
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
Por favor, manténganse en silencio durante la película.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

yeso, reparar
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Los trabajadores empastaron las paredes para hacerlas lisas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

carga / obstáculo
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
La deuda puede convertirse en una carga seria en la vida.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

seleccionar / eliminar
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Los granjeros decidieron eliminar a los animales enfermos del rebaño.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regular
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
El gobierno regula la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

refugio
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Los aldeanos buscaron refugio en el templo durante la tormenta.
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

matiz
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
Las paredes fueron pintadas de blanco con un ligero tinte azul.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

modestia; humildad
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
A pesar de su éxito, mostró gran modestia.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilateral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
El país tomó una decisión unilateral de retirarse del tratado.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

tarde
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
Fuimos a caminar en la fresca tarde.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

soneto
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare escribió muchos sonetos famosos sobre el amor y la belleza.