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C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

deshonesto
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Ellos expusieron los tratos deshonestos de la empresa con sus proveedores.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

pimienta blanca
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Ella agregó pimienta blanca a la sopa de crema para darle un sabor suave y picante.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

ética
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
La ética empresarial requiere que las empresas actúen de manera justa y responsable.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

vivo; no muerto; lleno de vida y energía
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
El viejo hombre sigue vivo y saludable.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circunstancias
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Bajo circunstancias normales, ella habría llegado ya.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
El bengalí no era solo un idioma provincial.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

supurar
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
La herida comenzó a supurar después de unos días.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

carbohidratos
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Los granos enteros son una excelente fuente de carbohidratos saludables.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

ácido y fuerte
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
El humo acrid del fuego hizo toser a todos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

abarcar
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
El proyecto abarcará todos los aspectos del desarrollo rural.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

unir
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
El técnico unió los dos cables para restaurar la conexión.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigüeña adjutante
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigüeña adjutante estaba quieta en el agua poco profunda.
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

defensa
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Su defensa de los derechos de los niños le valió reconocimiento internacional.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

color
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
El azul es su color favorito.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

prohibir
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares públicos.
A2 noun /per/

pair

par
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Ella usó un par de zapatos a juego.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

decepcionar
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Espero que no te decepcione con mi rendimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

convertido en hueso, rígido
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
La empresa tenía una estructura de gestión rígida que resistía la innovación.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebelde, desobediente
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
El estudiante rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

perfidia
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Su perfidia sorprendió a todos los que le habían confiado.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

hacer parecer tonto o dificultar la efectividad y el entusiasmo
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
Las tareas repetitivas parecían atontar la creatividad de los trabajadores.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

corte profundo
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Él tenía un corte profundo en su pierna después del accidente.
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.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

multitud
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Una gran multitud se reunió para ver el concierto.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

oficina
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Ella dejó la oficina temprano para asistir a un evento familiar.
A1 verb /læst/

last

durar
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
La reunión duró tres horas.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

secuestro
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La policía está investigando el secuestro del niño.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodisciplina
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
La autodisciplina es crucial para alcanzar el éxito a largo plazo.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

estafador
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La policía finalmente atrapó al notorio estafador.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordón de seguridad
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La policía estableció un cordón alrededor de la escena del crimen.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

amonestador
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Ella le dio una mirada amonestadora.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

impreciso
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Su explicación era demasiado imprecisa para ser útil.
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.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

siguiente
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
El siguiente tren sale a las 9:00 AM.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

inicio
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
La incepción de la empresa marcó una nueva era en la industria.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

interpretar
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Sus palabras podrían interpretarse como una amenaza.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

triada
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
El proyecto fue gestionado por una triada de expertos.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

destrucción masiva
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
La destrucción masiva de la ciudad dejó a miles de personas sin hogar.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

irreverente
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Los chistes irreverentes del comediante ofendieron a algunos de la audiencia.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

cuerno
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
El rinoceronte usó su cuerno para defenderse.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

estrecho
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
El estrecho de Gibraltar conecta el océano Atlántico y el mar Mediterráneo.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

inmediatamente
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Ella respondió inmediatamente a la llamada de emergencia.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

impactante
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Su belleza impactante atrajo la atención de todos.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

anhelar
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Ella añoraba su tierra natal después de vivir en el extranjero durante años.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astrónomo
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
El astrónomo observó el nuevo cometa a través de su telescopio.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
La empresa era demasiado tacaña para invertir en mejores equipos.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

compromiso
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Su compromiso fue anunciado a todo el pueblo.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinario
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
El enfoque interdisciplinario en la educación mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

campesino
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
El campesino trabajaba duro en los campos todas las mañanas.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

perjudicial, nocivo
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Los efectos perjudiciales del fumar están bien documentados.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

ceniza
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
Después del fuego, solo quedó ceniza de la casa.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

gráfico
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
El maestro usó un gráfico para explicar las estadísticas.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

sesiones, reuniones, período
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Las sesiones duraron tres horas.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

sabana (con árboles dispersos)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Las jirafas pastaban en los árboles de acacia a través de la amplia sabana.
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

estallar
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
El globo estalló cuando lo pinché accidentalmente con un alfiler.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

memorización
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La memorización de información importante es crucial para los exámenes.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

precursor
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
El motor a vapor fue un precursor de los trenes modernos.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

desfavorecido
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
El programa proporciona apoyo a los niños desfavorecidos.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

por un pequeño margen; apenas
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Ella escapó por poco del accidente.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

novia
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
La hermosa novia caminó por el pasillo con su vestido de novia blanco.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Necesito calcular el costo total.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

insustancial
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
La evidencia proporcionada fue insustancial y poco convincente.
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

moribundo; muriendo;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
La planta moribunda necesita agua inmediatamente.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

felicidad
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

congresista
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
El proyecto de ley recibió un fuerte apoyo congresista.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

maldición
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
La multitud enojada lanzó maldiciones al funcionario corrupto.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

arrepentido; lamentoso; contrito
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
El ladrón arrepentido devolvió el dinero robado.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

escoria
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
La mayoría de sus primeros escritos fueron considerados escoria.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

realidad
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
La realidad de la situación era evidente.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

competidor, pretendiente
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Ella es una fuerte contendiente para el cargo de alcaldesa.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinario
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Su enfoque doctrinario hacia la política alienó a muchos seguidores.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

baño frío
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Las ruinas del frigidarium romano todavía son visibles hoy en día.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbidad
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
La acerbidad de sus comentarios dejó a todos en silencio.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hola
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Ella respondió al teléfono con un alegre hola.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

parpadear
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La vela parpadeaba en el viento.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

plagas, insectos dañinos
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Las plagas pueden dañar los cultivos y causar enfermedades.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Las bacterias son invisibles sin un microscopio.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

evitación
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
La evitación de conversaciones difíciles puede crear problemas mayores más tarde.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

jarrón de flores
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Ella colocó hermosas rosas en el florero sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

desgobierno
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
El reino sufrió durante décadas bajo el desgobierno.
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

hacer ejercicio
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
Yo hago ejercicio en el gimnasio tres veces a la semana.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

intérprete
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
El intérprete recibió una ovación de pie por su canción.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

adjudicar
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Fue declarado culpable por el tribunal.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimista
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Como optimista, siempre creyó que las cosas mejorarían.
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

eliminación gradual
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
Se acordó la eliminación gradual de los combustibles fósiles.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortuna; suerte; riqueza
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Hizo su fortuna invirtiendo sabiamente en empresas tecnológicas.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

sutura
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
El doctor usó una sutura para cerrar la herida.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

matiz
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Notó el sutil matiz en su expresión.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

apolítico
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
Ella prefiere mantenerse apolítica y concentrarse en su trabajo.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relativo a los árboles
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Los monos son animales arbóreos que pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo en los árboles.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

higo
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
El árbol de higo en nuestro jardín produce frutas deliciosas cada verano.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

imprecate
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
La vieja mujer imprecó a sus enemigos con palabras oscuras.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilidad
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Su volubilidad lo convirtió en un exitoso presentador de radio.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

bibliomanía
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Su bibliomanía lo llevó a llenar cada habitación con libros.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

salida
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
El arte es una gran salida para las emociones.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

bromo
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
El bromo se utiliza comúnmente en productos químicos de tratamiento de agua.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

equipo
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido después de un gran esfuerzo.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

sin importar la situación
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Ella irá a la fiesta sin importar el clima.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

abreviar
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
El editor decidió abreviar la larga novela para los jóvenes lectores.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
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.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

precisamente
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
El brazo robótico realizó la operación precisamente.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

superar
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Puedes superar la procrastinación con planificación.