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B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utilizar
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
La compañía tiene como objetivo utilizar energía solar para la producción.
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

ira; cólera
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Su ira era terrible de contemplar.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

hongo
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
La pizza estaba cubierta con champiñones frescos.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

asignar
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
El gerente asignó fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

constitución
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Las reformas constitucionales aseguran la equidad.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

afilar/estimular
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
El olor de la comida aumentó mi apetito.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilidad
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

contaminar
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Los desechos de la fábrica contaminaron el río.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

romper
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
El vidrio se romperá si lo dejas caer.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

comunista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
La ideología comunista apunta a una sociedad sin clases.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingeniería
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
La ingeniería genética transforma las prácticas agrícolas.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

diálogo; conversación
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Los líderes políticos participaron en un diálogo significativo para resolver el conflicto.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

pesar
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
por favor pese el paquete antes de enviarlo.
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

aniversario
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
Celebraron su aniversario de bodas con una cena.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

procesar
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
El abogado decidió procesar el caso después de reunir suficiente evidencia.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visitar
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Planeamos visitar el museo este fin de semana.
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

estimular el apetito
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
El aroma del pan fresco estimulará el apetito de los invitados.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

linaje
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
El perro tiene un linaje que rastrea varias generaciones atrás.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

acuático
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Las especies acuáticas están siendo amenazadas por la contaminación.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinente
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Ella hizo una pregunta pertinente durante la reunión.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolidad
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
El profesor desalentó la frivolidad durante el examen.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

reunión política
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
El partido celebró una reunión para nominar a su candidato presidencial.
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

euforia, alegría extrema, éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
Ganar el campeonato le dio una sensación de euforia.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

crueldad
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Su crueldad hirió profundamente sus sentimientos.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

granero
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Los agricultores almacenaron su cosecha en el granero del pueblo.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

citación
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
El artículo de investigación incluyó una cita de Shakespeare.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confianza
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Ella habló con gran confianza durante la entrevista de trabajo.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

espontáneamente
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Los niños aprenden espontáneamente a través de interacciones entre compañeros.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaccionario
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
El grupo adoptó una postura reaccionaria contra las nuevas políticas.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

calificado; cualificado
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Ella es una doctora calificada con años de experiencia.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

inexperiencia
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Su inexperiencia en las negociaciones era evidente.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

desacreditar
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Trató de desacreditar su buen nombre con rumores falsos.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

hiperconectividad
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
La hiperconectividad ha cambiado la dinámica de la interacción humana.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

trabajo temporal
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Ella hizo un corto trabajo como profesora antes de mudarse al extranjero.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

afiliar
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
La escuela está afiliada a la universidad local.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

imponer a la fuerza
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Intentó imponer sus viejos libros a sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

ceremonioso y educado
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Le dio una reverencia ceremoniosa antes de entrar al salón.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

lavandero
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
El lavandero recogió ropa sucia de cada hogar en el pueblo.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

estos
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Estos son mis amigos.
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

desdén
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
Ella salió de la habitación con desdén después de olvidar sus líneas.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

componer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Ella compone hermosas canciones.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reaccionar
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Ella reaccionó con enojo cuando escuchó las noticias.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

escultor
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
El escultor pasó meses creando una hermosa estatua de mármol.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

detener
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La policía detuvo al sospechoso para interrogarlo.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

prelatura
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
La iglesia medieval estaba dominada por la prelatura y sus tradiciones.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

víveres
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
Los viajeros empacaron suficientes víveres para su largo viaje.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

sucursal
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
La compañía abrió una nueva sucursal en Dhaka.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

disimular
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Él intentó disimular su miedo con una sonrisa.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

aconsejar
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
El maestro aconsejó a los estudiantes sobre sus opciones de carrera.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

cualificación; habilidad
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Ella tiene las cualificaciones adecuadas para este trabajo de ingeniería.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

precioso
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Este anillo es muy precioso para mi abuela.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

con cilios
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Las células ciliadas en el tracto respiratorio ayudan a mover el moco fuera de los pulmones.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lente
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Él limpió la lente de la cámara antes de tomar la foto.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
El director decidió rehacer el papel con un actor más joven.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

diferir
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Las opiniones difieren sobre este tema.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

reverberar
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
El sonido de la explosión reverberó a través del valle.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

robot
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
La fábrica usa robots para ensamblar coches de manera eficiente.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

eliminar
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
Este nuevo sistema elimina la necesidad de ingresar datos manualmente.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

cámara
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Ella compró una nueva cámara para su clase de fotografía.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

pescar
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Él pescó el pez con éxito.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

buque de guerra
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
El buque de guerra cruzó el océano para defender la costa.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

peligroso
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Los contaminantes peligrosos aumentan los riesgos para la salud.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minucias
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
El abogado se centró en las minucias del contrato.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

publicación
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
La publicación del informe provocó un debate.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

lícito
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
El comercio de ciertos bienes es lícito bajo la ley internacional.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

sediento
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Estoy muy sediento después de correr en el calor.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

desinterés
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Ella mostró un claro desinterés por unirse a la reunión.
B2 noun /treɪˈniː/

Trainee

aprendiz; pasante
Meaning
a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner
Example
The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience.
El aprendiz médico trabajó largas horas para adquirir experiencia práctica.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Juegos Olímpicos
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a atletas de todo el mundo.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

agricultura de precisión
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
La agricultura de precisión optimiza el uso de los recursos y aumenta la eficiencia.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

no sofisticado
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Los aldeanos llevaban una vida no sofisticada pero feliz.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

estructura de la cama
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
La estructura de madera de la cama era muy resistente.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

acechar
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un extraño acechaba en las sombras.
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

Ilíada
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
Los estudiantes estudiaron la Ilíada para entender la mitología griega y el heroísmo.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundir
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
La profesora trató de infundir a sus estudiantes con un amor por la lectura.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

con esperanza
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Ojalá, el clima esté bonito mañana.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

atractivo
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
El jardín se ve muy atractivo en primavera.
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Los humanos tienen un hueso en la cola vestigial que ya no cumple su propósito original.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dúctil
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
El oro es un metal muy dúctil.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblación
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
El sacerdote colocó la oblación en el altar durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutrientes
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Las proteínas, las grasas y los carbohidratos son macronutrientes vitales.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

manjar
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
El banquete estaba lleno de manjares y vinos.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

gansito
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La madre ganso protegió cuidadosamente a sus gansitos.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

indiscriminadamente
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
La empresa despidió a los empleados indiscriminadamente sin considerar su rendimiento.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

cambiar de dirección
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
El coche viró fuera de la carretera para evitar el accidente.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupto
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
El coche hizo una parada abrupta en medio de la carretera.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

caravana
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
La caravana de comerciantes cruzó el desierto con camellos llevando bienes preciosos.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

felicidad
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La antigua biblioteca contenía ediciones raras de octavo de Shakespeare.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

nevada
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
La fuerte nevada bloqueó todas las carreteras ayer.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolerancia
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Ella mostró una notable tolerancia durante la acalorada discusión.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

agronomo
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
El agrónomo sugirió nuevos métodos para mejorar los rendimientos del arroz.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

camión pequeño con una parte trasera abierta; el acto de recoger o mejorar algo
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
La empresa programó una recogida para los productos devueltos.
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

vegetar
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
Él pasó sus vacaciones vegetando en el sofá frente a la televisión.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

fundido
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
El herrero vertió metal fundido en el molde.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

pasaporte
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Renovó su pasaporte antes de viajar al extranjero.