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C1 noun /væt/

vat

gran recipiente
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Los trabajadores llenaron el gran recipiente con jugo de uva recién exprimido.
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

excesivamente elogiado
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
La tecnología excesivamente elogiada no logró entregar los resultados esperados.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venoso
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
El médico examinó la circulación venosa del paciente.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

aulas virtuales
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Las aulas virtuales permiten el aprendizaje remoto para los estudiantes de todo el mundo.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgar; grosero; rudo;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Su lenguaje vulgar ofendió a todos en la fiesta de la cena.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

desalojar
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Los inquilinos deben desalojar el apartamento antes de fin de mes.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

vicio; mala costumbre; defecto moral
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Fumar es su único vicio.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

viscoso
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
La miel es un líquido viscoso que fluye lentamente.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

votante
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Los votantes hicieron fila fuera de la estación de votación para emitir su voto.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatorio
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Su tono vindicatorio mostró que creía firmemente en su inocencia.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

venerable; respetado
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
El venerable profesor ha enseñado en la universidad durante cincuenta años.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnerable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Los niños son a menudo los más vulnerables en tiempos de crisis.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

agricultura vertical
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
La agricultura vertical asegura la máxima utilización del espacio en las áreas urbanas.
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.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

vendedor
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
El vendedor ambulante vendió frutas y verduras frescas.
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

venalidad
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
El escándalo reveló la venalidad de varios funcionarios de alto rango.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

viable, factible
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Una solución viable es necesaria para el éxito a largo plazo.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

veneno
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
El veneno de la serpiente puede ser mortal si no se trata rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vacío
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Ella dio una sonrisa vacía durante la discusión seria.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

empresa arriesgada, aventura, emprender
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Su nueva aventura en el comercio electrónico fue exitosa.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

versátil
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Él es un músico versátil que puede tocar múltiples instrumentos.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

energía
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
El actor realizó su papel con notable energía.
C1 verb /veks/

vex

molestar
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
El ruido constante de la construcción molesta a los residentes.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

vacío
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
El científico creó una cámara de vacío para el experimento.
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

felicidad
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visual
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
La película fue elogiada por sus impresionantes efectos visuales.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

valioso; importante
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
La pintura es muy valiosa y vale millones.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Las pruebas de Viva Voce evalúan las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

vivaz
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
Ella fue admirada por su personalidad vivaz.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

verborroso
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Su explicación verborrosa confundió a la audiencia en lugar de aclarar el problema.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
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.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

viciar
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Un comentario imprudente puede viciar todo el argumento.
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

corrupto
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
El político fue acusado de ser venal y corrupto.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

vomitar
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
El paciente comenzó a vomitar después de tomar el medicamento.
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

competir
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
Varias empresas están compitiendo por el contrato.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

veracidad
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
El periodista verificó la veracidad del informe.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

posición ventajosa
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Desde esta posición, pudimos ver todo el valle.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

valiente; heroico
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
El valiente soldado luchó valientemente para proteger su país.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualizar
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Ella intentó visualizar su éxito antes de la gran presentación.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitivo
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
El tratado fue firmado bajo un acuerdo volitivo entre ambas naciones.
A2 noun /væn/

van

furgoneta
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
La furgoneta de entrega se detuvo frente a nuestra casa.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

visibilidad
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
El aumento de la visibilidad en las redes sociales puede ayudar a que los negocios crezcan.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

primaveral
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
El jardín estaba lleno de belleza primaveral después del largo invierno.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

aceite vegetal
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Ella calentó aceite vegetal en la sartén antes de agregar las verduras.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

perdonable; no gravemente malo; menor
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Su llegada tarde fue considerada una ofensa venial.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
El espectador puede cambiar de canal con el control remoto.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

felicidad
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

palabra por palabra o literalmente
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Ella repitió sus instrucciones palabra por palabra para evitar errores.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

violar
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Estacionar aquí viola las regulaciones de la ciudad.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

velocidad
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Los trenes de alta velocidad reducen significativamente el tiempo de viaje.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

vestigio
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
No queda ningún vestigio de la antigua ciudad.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

vicisitudes de la vida
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Las vicisitudes de la vida a menudo enseñan resiliencia.
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

variedad; diversidad
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
El restaurante ofrece una amplia variedad de platos internacionales.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Es vital mantenerse hidratado durante el verano.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorioso
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
El equipo victorioso celebró su victoria del campeonato con gran alegría.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

violencia; brutalidad; intensidad extrema
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
El gobierno condenó todas las formas de violencia contra los civiles.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinagre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
Añadí vinagre a la salsa de ensalada para más sabor.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

lengua vernácula
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Él dio su discurso en la lengua vernácula local para que todos pudieran entender.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

convertir en vidrio
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
La arena puede convertirse en vidrio con calor intenso.
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

vagabundo; nómada
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
El viejo vagabundo caminaba por las calles buscando comida.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artista virtuoso
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
El pianista es un verdadero artista virtuoso, cautivando a audiencias en todo el mundo.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

fuerza física y buena salud; esfuerzo, energía y entusiasmo
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Después de las vacaciones, abordó su trabajo con renovado vigor.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

vacaciones
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Estoy planeando unas vacaciones a la playa el próximo verano.
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

vanguardia
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
La empresa está en la vanguardia de la innovación tecnológica.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

vivacidad
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
La vivacidad del niño iluminó toda la habitación.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volátil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
El mercado de valores es extremadamente volátil estos días.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

vanidad
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Su discurso estaba lleno de vanidad y autocomplacencia.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

deseo débil
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Su interés en la pintura nunca creció más allá de un mero deseo débil.
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

chelo
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Practicó el violonchelo durante horas cada día.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

virus
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
El ordenador se infectó con un virus peligroso.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

viaje; travesía por mar
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
El viaje del barco a través del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacante; un espacio o puesto vacío
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Hay una vacante para un ingeniero de software en nuestra empresa.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

valle
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
El verde valle se extendía por millas entre las montañas.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

vegetal
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
La sopa tenía un sabor vegetal distintivo.
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

venenoso; malicioso;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
La serpiente venenosa atacó rápidamente a su presa.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

hablador; locuaz
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
El hablador vendedor habló durante horas sobre sus productos.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Su vanidad la hizo pasar horas mirándose en el espejo.
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

varianza
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
Hay una amplia varianza en los niveles de rendimiento de los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

viabilidad
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
La viabilidad del proyecto depende de la financiación.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionario; imaginativo;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs fue un líder visionario que revolucionó la tecnología.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

verdadero
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
La casa era un verdadero palacio comparado con la nuestra.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

vitamina
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Las frutas y verduras son fuentes ricas en vitaminas.
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 /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

vestimenta religiosa
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
El sacerdote usó una vestimenta dorada durante la ceremonia.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

vigilante
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Los guardias permanecieron vigilantes toda la noche.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

infractor
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
La policía atrapó al infractor de tráfico en la intersección.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variable
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
El clima ha sido muy variable esta semana.
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

venerar
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
La gente venera a los santos por su santidad.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilancia
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Se requiere vigilancia constante en ciberseguridad.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relacionado con la comprensión de la relación entre el espacio y los objetos a través de la visión
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
Las buenas habilidades visualespaciales son importantes para la arquitectura y el diseño.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venéreo
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Los médicos advierten sobre los peligros de las enfermedades venéreas.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

venerado
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
El profesor venerado fue honrado con un premio.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

dedicado
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Ella encendió una vela votiva en la iglesia como una oración.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

gusto por el arte
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
La casa del coleccionista estaba llena de objetos de virtu.
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

borde; límite; umbral
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
Ella estaba al borde de las lágrimas.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

ventilar / agujero por donde pasa aire o gas
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Ella desahogó su frustración después de la larga reunión.
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

persona experimentada / exmilitar
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
Él es un veterano de la industria del software.
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 /veɪn/

Vain

vanidoso; inútil
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Ella pasó horas frente al espejo siendo bastante vanidosa.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

vacío; no ocupado; disponible
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Hay un apartamento vacío en el segundo piso.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

versión; forma; relato
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Esta es la última versión del software.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

vulgaridad
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Los chistes del comediante fueron criticados por su vulgaridad.
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 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

pergamino
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
El antiguo manuscrito fue escrito en pergamino.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

vicinidad; alrededores
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Hay muchas tiendas cerca de la escuela.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

verdeante
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Las colinas se veían verdes después de las lluvias del monzón.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

vencible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
El enemigo parecía vencible después de perder su base principal.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

color violeta
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido violeta a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

cobertura verde o azulada
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
La vieja estatua estaba cubierta de verdigris después de años de exposición a la lluvia.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

visitante
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
El museo tuvo muchos visitantes el fin de semana pasado.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

un tipo de instrumento de cuerdas antiguo
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
El músico tocó un viejo váil en el concierto de música de cámara.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

felicidad
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

vapor
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
El vapor de agua subió del pavimento caliente después de la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

parecido a la verdad
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
La historia parecía parecida a la verdad aunque era completamente ficticia.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

buitre
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
El buitre volaba en círculos sobre su cabeza, esperando su presa.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vacunación
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Los niños reciben la vacunación contra el sarampión a una edad temprana.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

viril
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
El actor fue admirado por su apariencia viril.