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C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

deformar
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
La puerta de madera se deformó con el calor del verano.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

caprichoso; extraño
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
El artista creó esculturas caprichosas que encantaron a los niños.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirar
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Ella necesita retirar dinero del banco.
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

miserable
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
El pobre miserable fue dejado afuera en el frío sin refugio.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

voluntad
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Su voluntad de ayudar a los demás la hizo muy popular.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

escritor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
El escritor pasó horas creando la frase perfecta.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

crueldad gratuita
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Su crueldad gratuita sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

riqueza
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
La creación de riqueza implica construir activos que ganen mientras duermes.
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.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

reloj; vigilancia; supervisión
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Él miró su reloj para ver si llegaba tarde a la reunión.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

pozo; bienestar;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Los aldeanos obtienen agua del viejo pozo en el centro del pueblo.
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

con
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Ella fue al mercado con su amiga.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

sala
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Ella fue admitida en la sala de niños.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

preocupado
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Ella estaba preocupada por el examen próximo.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

sandalia de madera
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Ella llevaba sandalias de madera en la ceremonia tradicional.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

azotar
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
El entrenador azotó al caballo para hacerlo correr más rápido.
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

trabajos
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
Sus trabajos han sido exhibidos en museos de todo el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

debilidad
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Su principal debilidad es su falta de paciencia.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

felicidad
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

brujería
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
En tiempos antiguos, muchas personas creían en la brujería.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

de mala cabeza
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
La política fue considerada de mala cabeza y perjudicial.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

invernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
El viento invernal hizo que todos temblaran mientras caminaban afuera.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

caminar a través del agua
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Los niños caminaban por el río poco profundo.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

agotador; tedioso y aburrido
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
El agotador viaje tomó doce horas para completarse.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

astuto; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
El zorro astuto escapó de la trampa utilizando su inteligencia astuta.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

boda
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Están planeando una boda en el verano.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

dondequiera
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Dondequiera que vayas, te seguiré.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

moverse, agitarse
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
El bebé se movía felizmente en los brazos de su madre.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

volar con alas
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
El pájaro vuela su camino a través del cielo.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

valor; precio;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
La pintura vale miles de dólares.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuficiente
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Su explicación carecía de claridad.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

quién
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
¿Quién viene a la fiesta esta noche?
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

flotar en el aire
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco flotó por la cocina.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

pared
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
La pared en nuestra sala de estar está pintada de azul.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sabio
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Fue sabio de su parte ahorrar dinero para el futuro.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

dentro
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Las llaves están dentro del cajón.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

quitar por la fuerza
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
La policía tuvo que arrebatar el arma de la mano del sospechoso.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

débil
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
El líder fue criticado por ser débil ante la oposición.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

de madera
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
La casa tenía hermosos pisos de madera.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

capricho
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Ella compró el vestido por capricho.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

camarera
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
La camarera tomó nuestro pedido con una sonrisa.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
El Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente se celebra todos los años el 5 de junio.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

persona bromista; alguien que disfruta hacer chistes
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
El bromista de la clase siempre hacía reír a todos con sus bromas ingeniosas.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

famoso
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Él es un actor famoso en su país.
B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

ola; onda
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
El surfista montó la gran ola hasta la orilla.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirante; posible;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
El actor aspirante practicaba sus líneas todos los días.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

destetar
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Los padres suelen destetar a sus bebés alrededor de los seis meses.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

deteriorado
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Sus zapatos estaban viejos y deteriorados.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

arruga
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Ella notó algunas arrugas alrededor de sus ojos.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

capricho
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Sus historias estaban llenas de capricho e imaginación.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

cintura
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Ella se ató un cinturón alrededor de su cintura.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

relincho
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
El caballo relinchó cuando vio a su jinete.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

mientras que
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
A ella le gusta el té, mientras que a él le gusta el café.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tejedor
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
El hábil tejedor creó patrones intrincados en la tela de seda.
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

jabalí salvaje
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
El jabalí salvaje corrió rápidamente a través del bosque.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

orden judicial
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La policía obtuvo una orden de registro antes de entrar en el edificio.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

cadena de cintura
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
La tradicional cadena de cintura complementó perfectamente su atuendo étnico.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabundo; persona que viaja sin un destino fijo
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
El vagabundo exploró diferentes países sin un destino fijo.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

ejercicio
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Ella hace un entrenamiento de cuerpo completo todas las mañanas antes de trabajar.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

mientras
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Ella estaba leyendo mientras esperaba el autobús.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

arma
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
La policía encontró un arma peligrosa en la escena del crimen.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

calentamiento
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
El calentamiento está acelerando debido a los gases de efecto invernadero.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

sandía
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Compré una sandía fresca en el mercado para el picnic de verano.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

ganar
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Nuestro equipo ganará el campeonato.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
No sé si debo ir.
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 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

semanalmente
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

cansado; agotado
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Ella se sintió cansada después de trabajar doce horas seguidas.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

mundo
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
El mundo se está volviendo cada vez más interconectado cada día.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

fuerza laboral
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
La empresa está buscando expandir su fuerza laboral en un 20%.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

miércoles
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
La reunión se ha programado para el miércoles por la tarde.
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.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destrucción; naufragio;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
El accidente de coche bloqueó la carretera durante horas.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

telaraña
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
La araña tejió una gran telaraña en la esquina de la habitación.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

ballena
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La ballena azul es el animal más grande que jamás haya existido en la Tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

deliberado y no provocado; sexualmente indecente o promiscuo
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Los vándalos causaron destrucción irresponsable en la propiedad pública.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

marca
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Tenía una marca roja en su brazo después de la picadura de la abeja.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

carro
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
El granjero cargó heno en el carro.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

calurosamente; afectuosamente
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Ella recibió a los invitados calurosamente en la puerta.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

torcido, sarcástico
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Él dio una sonrisa torcida después de escuchar el comentario sarcástico.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

empeorar
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
La falta de educación puede empeorar los niveles de pobreza.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

calentar
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
El sol calienta la tierra durante el día.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

detener / atacar inesperadamente
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Fue detenido por los reporteros cuando salió del juzgado.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

luchar
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
A los niños les gusta luchar en el patio de recreo.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

nuez
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Me encanta comer nueces con miel en el desayuno.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

debilitar
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La enfermedad debilitó significativamente su sistema inmunológico.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

fuerza de voluntad
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
La fuerza de voluntad es esencial para alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

caminar
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Voy a la escuela caminando todas las mañanas.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

totalmente; completamente
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Estoy completamente comprometido con este proyecto.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien educado
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Los niños se comportaron bien durante la ceremonia.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

valioso
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Voluntariarse en el refugio fue una experiencia valiosa.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es incorrecto hacer trampa en un examen.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

decrecer
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
La luna decrece después de la noche de luna llena.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

miserable; deplorable; de mala calidad
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Los refugiados vivieron en condiciones miserables.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

equilibrio entre trabajo y vida
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Lograr el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida reduce el estrés y mejora la productividad.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

lavado
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Lavar la ropa con regularidad ayuda a mantener la higiene.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

caminar de manera torpe
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
El pato caminó de manera torpe a través del jardín.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

cuandoquiera
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Llámame cuando necesites ayuda.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

extraño
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
La película tenía un final extraño que nadie esperaba.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

cuyo
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
La chica cuyo teléfono fue robado es mi prima.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

cielo
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
El águila voló alto en el cielo.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

arrugado
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
El árbol arrugado estuvo en el campo durante siglos.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

bienestar
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
La lubricación ocular es crucial para el bienestar general.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

vestido de lana
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Ella llevaba un vestido de lana cálido durante los meses de invierno.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

bien hecho; completamente cocinado
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
El proyecto estuvo bien hecho y sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

persona habladora
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Todos evitaron al hablador en la fiesta porque nunca dejaba hablar a nadie más.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

advertencia
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Las advertencias sobre las temperaturas crecientes exigen una acción urgente.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

mujer
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
La mujer en el mostrador me ayudó.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

pez caminante
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
El pez caminante puede caminar por tierra seca para encontrar nuevas fuentes de agua.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

muy pequeño
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Ella me dio una pequeña sonrisa antes de irse.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

cuál
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
¿Cuál prefieres, el rojo o el azul?
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

garantía
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
El portátil viene con una garantía de dos años.