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B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Inevitable; que no se puede evitar; obligatorio
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
La reunión es inevitable, así que debemos asistir.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

anuncios
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
A menudo salto los anuncios cuando veo videos en línea.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

cincel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
El carpintero usó un cincel para tallar la madera.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

caminar despacio
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Caminamos lentamente por la orilla del río, deteniéndonos de vez en cuando para observar los botes.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

responder
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Ella responde a los correos electrónicos rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

valeroso
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
El valiente soldado lideró a su tropa en la batalla sin dudar.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

economías
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Las economías emergentes han estado creciendo rápidamente en la última década.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicador
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
El crítico sirvió como un explicador de los complejos trabajos del poeta.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

atrapar
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
El cazador atrapó al conejo con una red.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

partidario
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Ella es una gran partidaria del refugio local de animales.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

a quien
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
El hombre a quien conocí ayer es mi amigo.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jazmín árabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
El jazmín árabe llenó el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

cuartel militar
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
Los soldados vivieron en el cuartel militar fuera de la ciudad.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

gestión del suelo
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
La gestión adecuada del suelo mejora la productividad agrícola a largo plazo.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flota de guerra
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

importante, prominente o llamativo
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
El informe destacó los puntos más importantes de la discusión.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

profundidad o visión profunda
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
La profundidad de sus palabras dejó un impacto duradero.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

lazo
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
El vaquero hizo un lazo para atrapar al caballo salvaje.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

presunto
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Ella es la nominada presunta para el partido.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

inicialmente
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Inicialmente, rechazó la oferta pero luego la aceptó.
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 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saliente
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
El alero proporciona sombra en el verano.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

relleno / acolchonado
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
La silla tenía almohadillas extra para comodidad.
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

sistema
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
El sistema educativo necesita reformas importantes.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

enorme
Meaning
extremely large in size or amount
Example
The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.
El estadio estaba lleno de una enorme multitud.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelí
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Ella trabaja para una empresa israelí.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importancia
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
La importancia de la gestión del tiempo no puede ser exagerada.
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

recordar
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
Recuerdo mi primer día en la escuela.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

octubre
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
El clima se vuelve más fresco en octubre.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronce
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La estatua estaba hecha de bronce sólido.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

preferir
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Prefiero el té sobre el café en la mañana.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

alcance
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
El nuevo coche eléctrico tiene un alcance de 400 millas.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

tono
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
El tono de la carta era muy formal.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

calmar
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La madre calmó a su bebé llorando con una suave canción de cuna.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

discutir
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ellos a menudo discuten sobre política.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligado;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
La empresa es responsable de los daños causados por sus productos defectuosos.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

judío
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Él es judío por herencia y sigue las costumbres judías.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

independiente
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Una institución independiente garantiza la transparencia en la gobernanza.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

bulo
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
El artículo resultó ser nada más que un bulo.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

compañero, consorte real
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Fue criticado por asociarse con criminales.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

enfocar
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Concéñtrate en lo que realmente importa para simplificar tu vida.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

desprecio, oprobio
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
El escándalo trajo desprecio al político.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

cambio inesperado
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Los caprichos del clima hicieron que la planificación fuera difícil.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

el día del juicio final; el día del fin del mundo
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
El predicador habló sobre el día del juicio final y la importancia de prepararse espiritualmente.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

hablar sin sentido
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Los niños hablaban sin sentido felices después del show.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

tenue; poca luz; débil
Meaning
not bright; having little light; faint
Example
The room was dim with only a small candle for light.
La habitación estaba tenue, con solo una pequeña vela para luz.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

reticencia
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Su reticencia hizo que fuera difícil saber lo que estaba pensando.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

desvanecerse
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Los colores de la foto antigua empezaron a desvanecerse.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

innecesario
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
La discusión fue innecesaria y podría haberse evitado.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

deriva
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
El bote comenzó a alejarse de la orilla.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarante o emocionalmente descontrolado
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente hilarantes.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financiero
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Tomó una decisión financiera sólida al invertir sabiamente.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

acuerdo
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
El acuerdo fue aceptado por todos los países.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

inmaculado
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Su reputación permaneció inmaculada a pesar de las acusaciones.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
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.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

compromiso
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
El presidente reafirmó su compromiso con la protección del medio ambiente.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolucionar
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
La inteligencia artificial está lista para revolucionar el sector de la salud.
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

corona
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
La reina llevaba una magnífica corona durante la ceremonia de coronación.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

educación
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
La educación de calidad es clave para el progreso.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

una historia corta e interesante utilizada en discursos o escritos
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Una anécdota bien colocada hace que un discurso sea más relatable.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
El médico notó un crecimiento anormal en el pulmón del paciente.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

confiable
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
Él es un amigo digno de confianza que siempre cumple sus promesas.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

malévolo
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
La mirada malévola en sus ojos asustó a los niños.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

alcantarilla
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
El agua de lluvia pesada fluyó a través de la alcantarilla bajo el puente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

firmemente establecido, difícil de cambiar
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Las prácticas culturales a menudo están profundamente arraigadas en el tejido de la sociedad.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agroquímico
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
El uso excesivo de agroquímicos puede degradar la calidad del suelo.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

intentar
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Tengo la intención de terminar este proyecto para mañana.
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.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

tema
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
El maestro presentó una nueva asignatura en la clase.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparente
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
La empresa mantiene prácticas comerciales transparentes.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

reflexivo o pensativo
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Él pasó una tarde contemplativa reflexionando sobre sus decisiones.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

amigo
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

quiebra
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
La empresa declaró quiebra después de meses de luchas financieras.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

eventos
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
Se celebraron varios eventos en todo el país.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

enemigo / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Durante años, consideró a su colega como su enemigo.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exultar
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Los aficionados exultaron después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indiferencia; desinterés; apatía
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Su indiferencia por sus estudios resultó en malas calificaciones durante todo el semestre.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

cielo
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
El cielo está azul hoy.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Instaló el software para mejorar el rendimiento de su computadora.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

pasión por viajar
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Su pasión por viajar la llevó a cada rincón del mundo.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerebro
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
El cerebro solo puede concentrarse en una cosa a la vez.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

expresión de sorpresa
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
¡Wow, esa actuación fue increíble!
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

electrodo negativo
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
El cátodo emite electrones en el tubo.
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

cortar
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
Corté el papel con tijeras.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orador
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
El orador pronunció un discurso inspirador en la conferencia.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

academia
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Se inscribió en una academia militar.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

propina
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
El camarero recibió una generosa propina por su excelente servicio.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

suplantar
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Las plataformas digitales han suplantado a los periódicos tradicionales.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

emético
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
El doctor administró un emético para eliminar el veneno.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amante
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
El amante secreto finalmente fue revelado.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

viga
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Las vigas del viejo granero estaban expuestas.
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palacio
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
La familia real vive en un palacio magnífico.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

redada
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La policía lanzó una redada para capturar a los fugitivos.
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

benevolencia o caridad
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
Su benevolencia hacia los pobres le valió respeto.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

bandera tricolor
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
La bandera tricolor francesa es una de las banderas nacionales más famosas del mundo.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

superficie; capa superior
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
El submarino emergió a la superficie del océano.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

benevolente, generoso, bondadoso
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Su naturaleza benevolente lo hizo querido.