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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 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

verdaderamente
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
Verdaderamente, os digo, esto es la verdad.
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.
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 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

vintage / clásico
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Ella llevaba un vestido vintage de los años 50.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; versión alternativa
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Hay varias variantes de esta palabra.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

vehemente; intenso; apasionado; enérgico
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Ella dio una negación vehemente de las acusaciones.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

verificar
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Por favor, verifica tu dirección de correo electrónico antes de proceder.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicativo
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Sus comentarios vindicatorios restauraron su reputación.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

vocabulario
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Leer todos los días ayuda a mejorar tu vocabulario.
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.
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

vertiginoso
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
Los turistas miraron hacia abajo desde los acantilados vertiginosos con asombro.
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.
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

venganza
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
Las dos familias estuvieron atrapadas en una amarga venganza durante generaciones.
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 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
El pez tiene una superficie ventral blanca.
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.
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

gritar fuerte
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
La vociferancia de los manifestantes llenó las calles.
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

muy; extremadamente; altamente
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
Ella es muy inteligente y trabaja muy duro.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

crítico mordaz
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios críticos mordaces hirieron a todos en la sala.
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.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

verduras
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Debemos comer más verduras para mantener una dieta saludable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

cambio inesperado
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Los caprichos del clima hicieron que la planificación fuera difícil.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

varios; diferentes tipos de
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Ella ha vivido en varios países alrededor del mundo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

visa
Meaning
an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country
Example
She applied for a visa to study abroad.
Ella solicitó una visa para estudiar en el extranjero.
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.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

carne de venado
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
El restaurante sirve deliciosos filetes de venado.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

vehículo; automóvil; medio
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
El vehículo eléctrico se está volviendo más popular estos días.
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 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 /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 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.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

verbalización
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
La verbalización de sus pensamientos fue clara y directa.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

virtuoso; recto; moralmente excelente;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
Ella es conocida por su carácter virtuoso y sus tratos honestos.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violín
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Ella toca el violín hermosamente en la orquesta.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

virtual
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
La reunión virtual permitió a los participantes de diferentes países colaborar.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

vendible
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Solo los productos vendibles fueron exhibidos en la feria comercial.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

voz
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Ella tiene una voz hermosa que cautiva a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

digno de reproche
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Sus acciones imprudentes lo hicieron digno de reproche a los ojos de sus colegas.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

virulencia
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
Los científicos estudiaron la virulencia de la nueva cepa de virus.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

una declaración que explica los beneficios únicos o el valor que un producto o servicio ofrece a los clientes
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Una clara propuesta de valor atrae más clientes.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

vizconde
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
El vizconde heredó la finca de su padre.
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.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

votar
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Los ciudadanos votan para elegir a sus representantes.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

relacionado con el crecimiento o los procesos básicos de la vida
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
El paciente permaneció en un estado vegetativo después del accidente.
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

vituperativo
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
Los comentarios vituperativos del maestro dejaron a los estudiantes en lágrimas.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

moda
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
El diseño minimalista está actualmente de moda.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurero; audaz
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
El explorador aventurero subió la peligrosa montaña.
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

justificar
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
La nueva evidencia ayudó a justificar al hombre injustamente acusado.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vista
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Desde la cima de la montaña, admiramos la vista impresionante del valle abajo.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

felicidad
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

presumir
Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
A menudo alardeaba de sus logros frente a sus colegas.
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.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetación
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
El bosque estaba denso con una gran variedad de vegetación.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

barniz
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
El carpintero barnizó la mesa para darle un acabado brillante.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalmente
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
El acceso al agua limpia es vitalmente importante para la salud pública.
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.
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 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

bodega de vino
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
La vieja bodega de vino estaba llena de vides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

vacunar
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Los niños generalmente son vacunados antes de comenzar la escuela.
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 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

vinatero / vendedor de vino
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
El vinatero explicó el proceso de hacer vino tinto.
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.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

buque
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
El buque transportó suministros críticos.
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

la práctica de realizar operaciones en animales vivos para la investigación científica
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
La vivisección ha sido durante mucho tiempo un tema controvertido entre científicos y activistas por los derechos de los animales.
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

mejor estudiante
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
Fue honrada como la mejor estudiante de su clase.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimizar
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Los funcionarios corruptos victimizaron a los pobres aldeanos.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundo; sin hogar
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
El hombre vagabundo estaba pidiendo comida cerca de la estación.
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

vehemencia; intensidad de sentimientos o expresión
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
Discutió con tal vehemencia que todos se sorprendieron.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

volición
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Ella dejó el trabajo por su propia volición.
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.
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 /veɪɡ/

Vague

vago; incierto
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Su explicación fue demasiado vaga para que yo pudiera entenderla.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

insípido
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan insípida que la mitad de la audiencia se quedó dormida.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

punto de vista
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Desde su punto de vista, la situación era desesperada.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

aspiradora
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Ella usó el aspirador para limpiar la alfombra de la sala de estar.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

vaporizar
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
El calor del sol puede vaporizar el agua de la superficie.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
El rascacielos tiene un diseño perfectamente vertical.
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 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 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

recursos vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
El agua es uno de los recursos vitales de Bangladesh.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

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

virago

mujer autoritaria o ruda
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La obra retrató a la heroína como una virago feroz que desafiaba la tradición.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
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.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

valle
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
El pueblo estaba oculto en un tranquilo valle verde.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

realidad virtual
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La realidad virtual (VR) se usa ampliamente en juegos y simulaciones de entrenamiento.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

valor; precio; importancia
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Este jarrón antiguo tiene un gran valor sentimental para nuestra familia.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validez
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
La validez del contrato expira el próximo mes.
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.