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C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

imposible de enseñar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Era tan terco que se volvió casi imposible de enseñar.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

adicto
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Muchas personas son adictas a las redes sociales.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhesión
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Se necesita una fuerte adhesión para que las baldosas se mantengan en su lugar.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

duplicar
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
La compañía espera duplicar sus ganancias este año.
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

detective
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
El detective resolvió el misterio en solo dos días.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

despiadado
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
El gobernante despiadado ignoró el sufrimiento de su pueblo.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

armonioso
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Las voces del coro eran armoniosas y llenaron la sala de belleza.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Los osos polares deambulan por la tundra helada.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

cucharón
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Usa el cucharón para servir la sopa caliente en los tazones.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

repatriar
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
El gobierno trabajó para repatriar a los refugiados de manera segura.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

ofensivo; insultante; agresivo
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Sus comentarios ofensivos lastimaron los sentimientos de todos.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

historia
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
La historia de las civilizaciones antiguas fascina a los eruditos.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

oleandro amarillo
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
El oleandro amarillo florece durante todo el año en climas cálidos.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

encuestador
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
El encuestador predijo un resultado electoral reñido.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

apalancamiento
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
El apalancamiento amplifica tus esfuerzos y escala tu trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

crítico
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
El crítico de cine elogió la última película del director.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

bicicleta
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Ella monta su bicicleta para ir al trabajo todos los días.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

clasificado
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ciudad fue clasificada como altamente contaminada.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

camino; manera; forma; estilo;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Debe haber una mejor manera de resolver este problema.
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

cojo o debilitado
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
El equipo fue limitado por la falta de recursos.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

compresión
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
La compresión de archivos ayuda a reducir los requisitos de almacenamiento.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

creaciones
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Sus creaciones sorprendieron al mundo.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

emocionante
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
El viaje ha sido una experiencia emocionante.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

beligerante o agresivo
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Su actitud beligerante a menudo conduce a conflictos.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

ritmo
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
El ritmo de la música hizo que todos quisieran bailar.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

posesión; propiedad; dominio
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La casa ha estado en la posesión de su familia durante generaciones.
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

asombrar
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
El truco final del mago asombró al público.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

poco claro
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Las instrucciones eran poco claras, así que pedí aclaraciones.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

todos
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Todos deben traer su propio almuerzo.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

fusionar
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Los dos metales se fusionaron bajo calor alto.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

señor feudal
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
El señor feudal exigió impuestos a los campesinos.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

insistir persistentemente
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Ella insistió persistentemente a su jefe por un aumento hasta que finalmente accedió.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohesivo
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
El equipo mostró una estrategia cohesionada.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

esferómetro
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
El científico usó un esferómetro para medir la curvatura de la lente.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

incesante
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido incesante del sitio de construcción dificultaba concentrarse.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
El alguacil estaba decidido a capturar al desperado que aterrorizaba la ciudad.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

perezoso; remolón
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Él estaba demasiado perezoso para limpiar su cuarto el fin de semana.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

inestable
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
La situación política inestable preocupó a los inversores extranjeros.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

impotencia, incapacidad
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
La impotencia del gobierno ante la crisis frustró al pueblo.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivir
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ellos viven en una casa hermosa junto al lago.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

inmersión
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
La inmersión de las áreas costeras es una preocupación importante debido al aumento del nivel del mar.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

felicidad
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

suceder
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Después de la discusión, el silencio sucedió.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

de manera hermética
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Los tarros fueron sellados herméticamente para preservar la frescura.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

no planificado
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
La urbanización no planificada contribuye a problemas ambientales.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

entregarse
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Él se entregó a un trozo de pastel de chocolate después de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

cauteloso, prudente, considerado
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Los inversionistas deben ser circunspectos antes de tomar decisiones.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

creador
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Él es el creador de muchas startups exitosas.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

boquiabierto
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Ella se quedó boquiabierta ante la vista impresionante.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

ciclón
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
El ciclón causó graves inundaciones en la costa.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organizacional
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Él trabaja en mejorar la estructura organizacional de la empresa.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

sartén
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Calienta el aceite en una sartén grande antes de añadir las verduras.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

úlcera
Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
El médico recetó un medicamento para tratar la úlcera de estómago.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

vena yugular
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
El médico revisó la vena yugular del paciente para detectar signos de presión.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

golpe de calor
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
El trabajador sufrió un golpe de calor después de trabajar afuera todo el día.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirante; posible;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
El actor aspirante practicaba sus líneas todos los días.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

obediente
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
El estudiante obediente siempre sigue las instrucciones del profesor.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

convento
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Decidió unirse al convento para dedicar su vida a la práctica espiritual.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Su sonrisa ingenua conquistó el corazón de todos.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

peligroso, arriesgado, inseguro
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
Los exploradores hicieron un viaje peligroso.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relacionado con el crepúsculo
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Los murciélagos son animales crepusculares, los más activos al amanecer y al atardecer.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

gran caldereta de metal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La bruja removió su poción en una burbujeante caldereta.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

no oficial
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
Los resultados no oficiales mostraron una carrera reñida.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

eyaculación / exclamación repentina
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Su repentina eyaculación de alegría sorprendió a todos en la habitación.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

comprometer / llevar a cabo
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Él cometió un error grave en el informe.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

soledad
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La soledad puede proporcionar la oportunidad para una reflexión profunda.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrar
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
El teléfono comenzó a vibrar sobre la mesa.
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 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

tratado
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de negociaciones.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

clasificación
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Su clasificación en la competencia mejoró después de cada ronda.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

tan
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
Ella estaba tan feliz con el regalo.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

tú
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
¡Tú estás haciendo un gran trabajo!
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

maestro
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
El maestro explicó el problema de matemáticas claramente a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

delgado y débil
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
El árbol delgado se inclinó bajo el peso de la nieve.
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

cachorro
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
El cachorro movió su cola cuando vio a su dueño.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

cautivar, atraer
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Su hermosa voz cautivó a la audiencia.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

poner
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro en la mesa.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

inseguro; peligroso;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Es inseguro caminar solo en este vecindario por la noche.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

agregar
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

patria
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Ella regresó a su patria después de diez años en el extranjero.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

elocuente
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Su elocuente discurso inspiró a toda la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

persona importante
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Se le considera una gran persona en el mundo de la literatura.
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

impacto
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
La decisión tuvo un gran impacto.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

cortés
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
El personal del hotel fue muy cortés con todos los huéspedes.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relacionado con la lengua
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
El dentista examinó la superficie lingual de los dientes del paciente.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

estafar
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
El artista del engaño intentó estafar al anciano para quitarle sus ahorros.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
El artesano grabó su nombre en el anillo de plata.
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

modernizar
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
La compañía planea modernizar su infraestructura de TI.
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

impresor
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
El impresor entregó las invitaciones de boda a tiempo.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimado
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
El costo estimado del proyecto es de cinco millones de dólares.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

venganza
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Él juró buscar venganza contra aquellos que lo perjudicaron.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

establecimiento de metas
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
El establecimiento efectivo de metas ayuda a las personas a mantenerse concentradas y motivadas.