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B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
La urgencia de la situación requirió atención médica inmediata.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

suavemente; sin problemas
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
El coche circula suavemente por la nueva carretera.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justificado
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Su enojo fue justificado después del trato injusto.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

rápido
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
La entrega rápida del paquete fue apreciada.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

ladera
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Subieron por la ladera de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

oso polar
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
El oso polar nada en las frías aguas del Ártico.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

rareza
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Su hábito de dormir de pie se consideraba una rareza.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

cantante
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
El cantante realizó una hermosa actuación en el concierto de anoche.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

adornos brillantes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Su vestido estaba cubierto de adornos brillantes plateados que brillaban a la luz.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centígrado (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo 30 grados centígrados.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

escultura de piedra (de forma grotesca)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
La antigua catedral tenía gárgolas en cada esquina.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

reajustar
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
Él reajustó la silla para que fuera más cómoda.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

un lugar o estado de sufrimiento habitado por las almas de los pecadores que expían sus pecados antes de ir al cielo
Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
Después del accidente, la larga recuperación se sintió como una especie de purgatorio.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ultimátum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
El jefe le dio un ultimátum: mejora o serás despedido.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

asediar, acosar
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
La aldea estaba asediada por inundaciones constantes.
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

vivificar
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
El entusiasmo del profesor ayudó a vivificar la aburrida conferencia.
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

una mirada fija; mirar intensamente en una dirección particular
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Ella cruzó su mirada intensa a través de la habitación llena de gente y sintió su corazón detenerse un momento.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

untar / difamar
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
El niño untó pintura en la pared.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

depreciación
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
La tasa de depreciación del coche es alta después de cinco años.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

hender, cobrar precios excesivos
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Él accidentalmente hizo un agujero en la mesa de madera.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

claridad
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
La claridad del orador hizo que el concepto fuera fácil de entender.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

joven que hace su primera aparición formal en la sociedad
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
La debutante llevaba un vestido blanco en el baile.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

emanar
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
Una dulce fragancia emanó del jardín.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

ilusión
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
El mago creó una espectacular ilusión que hizo que el elefante pareciera desvanecerse.
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

cotidiano
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
Estos zapatos son perfectos para uso diario.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

pretender
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
El documento pretende ser un informe oficial del gobierno.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

anchura
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La anchura de su conocimiento impresionó a todos.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exasperar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Sus constantes quejas comenzaron a exasperar a sus compañeros de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

revelación
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
El libro estaba lleno de revelaciones impactantes sobre el político.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

cardíaco
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
El paciente fue admitido con una afección cardíaca.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nosotros
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Vamos al parque esta tarde.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

pronunciación y elección de palabras
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Una dicción fuerte mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

prácticamente; casi; casi
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
El proyecto está casi terminado.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

difundir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
Un resplandor cálido se difundió por su rostro mientras ella sonreía.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

cima
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Los excursionistas llegaron a la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

raro
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es raro encontrar joyas hechas a mano tan hermosas en estos días.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

pañuelo grande y colorido
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Se ató un pañuelo rojo alrededor del cuello.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

infestación, gran número de insectos o animales en un lugar
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
La infestación de hormigas en la cocina llevó a medidas inmediatas de control de plagas.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

debilitar
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Las largas horas de trabajo lo debilitaron.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

inteligencia
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
La inteligencia es clave en el desarrollo de la IA.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

remero
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
El experimentado remero remó el bote a través del río.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catástrofe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
El terremoto fue una catástrofe para toda la región.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Virrey
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
El virrey gobernó la colonia en nombre del rey.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

caricia
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
El suave cariño de la madre calmó al bebé llorando.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

contaminación
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La contaminación industrial daña la vida marina.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

química
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Tienen una gran química y trabajan bien juntos.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
El cielo claro fue pintado con un profundo tono de azul.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

felicidad
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

compresible
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
El aire es una sustancia compresible, a diferencia del agua.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

austeridad
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
El gobierno implementó medidas de austeridad para reducir los gastos.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

discreto
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
El curso está dividido en tres módulos discretos.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

primo/prima
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mi primo viene a visitarnos este fin de semana.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

maquinista
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
El maquinista ajustó cuidadosamente los engranajes en el torno.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unidad religiosa ecuménica
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Los líderes se reunieron para una conferencia ecuménica para fomentar el diálogo.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

relacionado con el sebo
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
El acné a menudo es causado por glándulas sebáceas hiperactivas.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

estrecho, incómodamente pequeño
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La habitación estaba tan estrecha que apenas podíamos movernos.
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

valiente; intrépido; mostrando coraje frente al peligro
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regularmente
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio regularmente para mantenerse saludable.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hiena
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
La hiena rió en la oscuridad de la noche.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

decrepitud
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
El otrora gran imperio cayó en la decrepitud.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

útil; beneficioso
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Ella fue muy útil en la organización del evento.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

felicidad
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Él monta su motocicleta al trabajo todos los días.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

degradado, sórdido
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
La novela revela el lado sórdido de la vida en la ciudad.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

inmersivo
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La realidad virtual crea un ambiente de aprendizaje inmersivo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gástrico / problemas del estómago
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Ella fue recetada con medicina para sus problemas gástricos.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordenado; bien organizado; en buen estado
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Todo estaba en perfecto estado antes de la inspección.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

falta; necesidad
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Hay una falta de agua potable en las áreas afectadas por la sequía.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

alma
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Ella vertió su corazón y alma en su obra de arte.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

descendencia
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
El pájaro alimentó cuidadosamente a su descendencia.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

cobertura; carcasa
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
El mecánico quitó la carcasa del motor para examinar las piezas internas.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

tu
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Tu libro está sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

felicidad
Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

julio
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Julio suele ser el mes más caluroso del año.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
El batería tocó un ritmo constante en el drumet durante el desfile.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

red
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Ella construyó una red profesional sólida.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

correr o moverse con grandes zancadas
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
El caballo se movía elegantemente por el campo.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

cornisa
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La elegante cornisa añadió un toque clásico a la sala de estar.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

programa
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
El programa comienza a las 9 AM en punto.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

desesperado
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situación se volvió desesperada cuando se agotaron los suministros de agua.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

increíblemente
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíblemente hermosa.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

prolijidad
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
La prolijidad del libro hizo que fuera difícil leerlo en una sola sesión.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

predominantemente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
La población en la ciudad es predominantemente joven.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

experto
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Ella es una verdadera experta en arte fino.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

racionalizar
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Él trató de racionalizar su error culpando al sistema.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

comprador
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
El comprador inspeccionó el coche antes de realizar el pago.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

volcarse
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
El pequeño bote de pesca se volcó durante la tormenta.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

espacioso; amplio
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
La casa tiene una sala espaciosa con techos altos.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

lunes
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Empiezo mi nuevo trabajo el lunes.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

suplemento
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Ella toma suplementos vitamínicos para mantener su salud.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

atribuir, asignar
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Muchos eruditos atribuyen el poema a un autor desconocido.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenciador, persona que promueve productos
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Los influencers de las redes sociales moldean las preferencias de los consumidores.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

dificultad; situación desafortunada
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Los refugiados estaban en una difícil situación.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

ligeramente ácido
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
La fruta tenía un sabor ligeramente ácido que era refrescante en un día caluroso.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

diferencial
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Hay un tratamiento diferencial entre los dos grupos.