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C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

grosero; descortés;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Sus comentarios incivilizados durante la reunión ofendieron a todos los presentes.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

punto culminante
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
La película alcanzó su punto culminante durante la escena de la batalla final.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

sincronización
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
La sincronización de los movimientos de los bailarines sorprendió al público.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

obligar
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
El gerente trató de obligar al equipo a trabajar horas extras.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

epílogo
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
El autor incluyó un epílogo para explicar lo que sucedió con los personajes después.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

colador
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Usa un colador para drenar el agua de la pasta.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

hidrómetro
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
El cervecero utilizó un hidrómetro para medir el contenido de azúcar de la solución.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

detener
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La policía logró apresar al ladrón después de una larga persecución.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

oyente
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Ella es una buena oyente que siempre entiende los problemas de los demás.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

apropiado
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Ese vestido le queda muy bien.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

séptimo
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Su cumpleaños es el séptimo de julio.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

mancha pequeña
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Había una mancha de pintura en el suelo.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

coreano
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Fuimos a un restaurante coreano para cenar.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

compilar
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
La secretaria recopiló los informes antes de la reunión.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

profesional
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Él juega al tenis como un profesional.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

compañero
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Él es un compañero de clase en mi clase.
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

decir algo sin pensar
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
Él dice el secreto accidentalmente.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Él pronunció un elogio a su maestro que se retiraba.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

nido
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
El pájaro construyó un nido en el árbol.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

apartado o remoto
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Se quedaron en una aldea apartada.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

bienestar
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
La lubricación ocular es crucial para el bienestar general.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

resolución, decisión
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La resolución del problema requiere una planificación y acción cuidadosa.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

requisito
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
El trabajo tiene requisitos educativos específicos.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

malévolo; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
El perro maligno atacó a cualquiera que se acercara a su territorio.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

sin fin; infinito; ilimitado
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
El océano parecía infinito desde la orilla.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confitería
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
La tienda vende una gran variedad de confitería.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleandro
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Las hermosas flores de oleandro florecieron en el jardín a pesar de su naturaleza tóxica.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

cáliz
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
El sacerdote levantó el cáliz dorado durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

examen
Meaning
a formal test of knowledge or ability
Example
She is preparing for her final examination.
Ella está preparándose para su examen final.
A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

rata
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
La rata correteó por el suelo de la cocina.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grande; amplio; enorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
El gran edificio dominaba el horizonte de la ciudad.
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.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

quejarse
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Él siempre está quejándose del clima.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

abundante / generoso
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
El agricultor estaba agradecido por la abundante cosecha.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

asedio
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
El asedio del castillo duró tres meses.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

enredar
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
El pez se enredó en la red.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulto, desdén
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Él soportó el desdén de sus colegas con paciencia.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

lo que sea
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Puedes elegir lo que quieras.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

reticente
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Ella dio una respuesta reticente cuando se le preguntó sobre sus planes futuros.
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

buey
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
El agricultor usó un buey para arar el campo.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

ubiquito
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Las redes sociales se han vuelto ubicuas entre los jóvenes.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

compensar
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Las pérdidas de la compañía fueron compensadas por las ganancias en otros departamentos.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

sociable
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable a la que le encanta conocer gente nueva.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

inesperado; sorprendente
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
Las noticias inesperadas dejaron a todos sin palabras.
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

patio; jardín; área alrededor de una casa
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
Los niños jugaron en el jardín trasero.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

pesado
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La maleta pesada fue difícil de llevar por las escaleras.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digerir
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Toma tiempo digerir una comida pesada.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agitar o mover algo de manera salvaje; forcejear
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Él agitó sus brazos para mantenerse a flote en el agua.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

corriente
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
El flujo de la vida es imparable.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

clemencia
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
El juez mostró clemencia y redujo su sentencia.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

lugar
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
El lugar de la boda estaba bellamente decorado.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

estado de calma y autocontrol
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Ella mantuvo su compostura durante la entrevista.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

sacar del sofá (uso raro)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
El cirujano intentó sacar la catarata.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Señales físicas en el cerebro para el almacenamiento y recuperación de recuerdos
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Los científicos estudian los engramas para comprender cómo se almacenan los recuerdos.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

deletrear
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
¿Puedes deletrear tu nombre para mí?
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

golpe principal
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
La pequeña ciudad soportó el impacto principal de la tormenta.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

comentario entre paréntesis
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Añadió un comentario entre paréntesis durante la conferencia.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

defecto
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
El defecto de fabricación causó que el producto fallara después de solo una semana.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juez; árbitro
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
El juez revisó cuidadosamente todas las pruebas antes de tomar una decisión.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

marrón
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
El papel viejo tenía un tinte marrón debido a la edad.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclinación
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Ella tiene una inclinación hacia ayudar a los demás.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

atónito, desconcertado
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La noticia de su renuncia repentina dejó a todos atónitos.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

pez bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
El pez Bombay es un manjar popular cuando se seca y se fríe.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

felicidad
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avanzado
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Él está estudiando un nivel avanzado de matemáticas.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

sencillo y cómodo; sin pretensiones; simple en apariencia; acogedor y familiar
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Ella disfrutó del ambiente hogareño del pequeño café.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

postrado en cama
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
El hombre anciano ha estado postrado en cama durante varios meses.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

además
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Además de ser inteligente, también es amable.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

socialismo
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
En el socialismo, los recursos se distribuyen de manera equitativa entre los ciudadanos.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

subastador
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
El subastador aumentó rápidamente el precio mientras los compradores competían.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananeo
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Los cananeos eran conocidos por sus avanzadas redes comerciales.
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

dolor agudo
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
Sintió un dolor agudo de culpa después de mentirle a su amigo.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

molestar
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
El ruido constante de la construcción molesta a los residentes.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorar
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Ella decidió ignorar los comentarios groseros.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

rifle
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
El soldado llevaba un rifle durante la misión.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

elusión
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Su constante elusión de responsabilidad frustró a sus colegas.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

sufragio
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
El sufragio universal fue una demanda clave.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

barrer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Ella barre el suelo todas las mañanas.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

acuerdos
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Los acuerdos fortalecen las asociaciones.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiario / provocador
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Las declaraciones incendiarias del político enfurecieron a la multitud.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

delicioso
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Ella sirvió un delicioso pastel de chocolate.
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposición
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
El científico dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

páncreas
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
El páncreas juega un papel vital en la digestión y la regulación del azúcar en la sangre.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

punto de referencia
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La Ciudad del Mar Sabah Al Ahmad establece un punto de referencia en sostenibilidad.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

tecnicismo
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
El caso fue desestimado por una tecnicidad.
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

tela
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
El sastre cortó el tela en piezas precisas.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabricar
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
La empresa fabrica dispositivos electrónicos para mercados globales.
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

capaz de cometer errores
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
Incluso los expertos son falibles y pueden cometer errores.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

intuitivo
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
El software tiene un diseño intuitivo que lo hace fácil de usar.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epicurista
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
El chef preparó un banquete epicurista para los invitados.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

popular
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Este restaurante es muy popular entre los jóvenes.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

retroactivo
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nueva ley se hizo retroactiva para cubrir los casos pasados.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

extraordinario; notable;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
La actuación del mago fue extraordinaria y dejó a todos asombrados
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

manojo de trigo
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
El agricultor llevaba un manojo de trigo sobre su hombro.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

entrar
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Por favor, golpee antes de entrar a la habitación.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

patrocinio
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
El evento fue posible gracias al patrocinio de varias grandes empresas.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

quemadura
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Quemar basura aumenta la contaminación del aire.
B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

lienzo
Meaning
A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.
Example
The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.
El artista preparó un lienzo para su nueva pintura.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

verdad
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
Su verdad en la investigación ayudó a resolver el caso rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

proceso de construcción de tierra por depósito de sedimentos
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
La aggradación ayuda en la expansión natural de las orillas de los ríos.
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

séquito
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
La celebridad llegó con su séquito de asistentes y guardaespaldas.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

equipaje; pertenencias personales;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.