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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.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

lugar de trabajo
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Mantener una buena comunicación es vital en el lugar de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identificación de usuarios, software o direcciones IP como seguros y confiables
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Solo las aplicaciones verificadas se permiten a través del sistema de lista blanca.
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.
A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

expresión de sorpresa
Meaning
used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure
Example
Wow, that performance was amazing!
¡Wow, esa actuación fue increíble!
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

calabaza cerosa
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
La sopa de calabaza cerosa es muy nutritiva y ayuda con la digestión.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

incorrectamente
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Fue acusado incorrectamente del crimen.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

dispuesto; dispuesto a
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
Ella está dispuesta a ayudar con el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

preocupante; molesto
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Las calificaciones en declive del estudiante eran preocupantes para sus padres.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

alambre
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
El electricista reparó el alambre para restaurar la energía.
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 /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.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

camarero
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
El camarero trajo el menú y tomó nuestro pedido.
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 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.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

ampliamente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La noticia de su ascenso se extendió ampliamente por la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienhechor
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Muchos bienhechores vinieron a felicitarla por su graduación.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

lavar
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Por favor, lávate las manos antes de comer.
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.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

gofre (alimento), hablar vagamente
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Él seguía divagando en lugar de tomar una decisión.
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.
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 /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

viuda
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
La viuda recibió apoyo de su familia y comunidad.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

semana
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Terminaré el proyecto para el final de la semana.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

voluntariamente
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Ella ayudó voluntariamente a sus vecinos durante la emergencia.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leve olor
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Sentí un leve olor a perfume mientras ella pasaba.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

despierto; consciente
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Ella pasó sus horas despiertas estudiando para el examen.
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.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

medios
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
No tenía el dinero con el cual comprar una casa nueva.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

mago
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
El mago realizó trucos mágicos impresionantes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

envoltura
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Ella se puso una envoltura caliente antes de salir.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

ancho; amplio
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
El río es muy ancho en este punto.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

realizable; practicable
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Necesitamos una solución práctica para resolver este problema rápidamente.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

bienvenido
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Siempre eres bienvenido en nuestra casa.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

bélico
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu era conocida por sus tradiciones bélicas.
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.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

revolcarse, sumergirse
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Al búfalo le gusta revolcarse en el barro durante los días calurosos.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

desperdicio
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
La empresa redujo el desperdicio de alimentos implementando una mejor gestión de inventario.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

quien sea
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Quienquiera que quiera unirse al viaje debe registrarse hoy.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

envergadura
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
El águila tiene una impresionante envergadura de más de dos metros.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

guerra
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
La guerra moderna involucra tecnología avanzada y planificación estratégica.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

pájaro tejedor
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
El pájaro tejedor construye hábilmente su nido intrincado
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.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

a quien
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
El hombre a quien conocí ayer es mi amigo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

gallineta
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La gallineta nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

haría
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Él dijo que él me ayudaría mañana.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

pimienta blanca
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Ella agregó pimienta blanca a la sopa de crema para darle un sabor suave y picante.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

cantar o silbar con voz temblorosa o trinos
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
El pájaro cantó una dulce melodía por la mañana.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

tonto / farsante sabio
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Él actuó como un tonto entre los eruditos.
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

pequeña onda
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
El estanque solo fue perturbado por las pequeñas ondas causadas por la brisa.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

guerrerista
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
El líder fue criticado como un guerrerista por sus oponentes.
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.
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 verb /waɪn/

whine

quejarse
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
El niño se quejaba de tener que ir a la cama temprano.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

trabajoso
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
El carpintero entregó una actuación de trabajo en el proyecto.
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.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerra
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerra duró cinco años y causó gran destrucción.
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.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

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

workload

carga de trabajo
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Su carga de trabajo ha aumentado drásticamente en el último mes.
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

llanto; gemido
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
El llanto del niño se escuchó por toda la casa.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

preocuparse
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
No te preocupes por los resultados del examen.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sabiduría; conocimiento; juicio
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
La edad trae sabiduría y experiencia.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

inestable; poco fiable; que no funciona correctamente
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
La vieja silla estaba inestable y se tambaleaba cada vez que alguien se sentaba en ella.
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?
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

lo que sea
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Puedes elegir lo que quieras.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

punto de inflexión, línea divisoria
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
El movimiento de independencia fue un punto de inflexión en la historia de la nación.
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.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

felicidad
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

mediante
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
La empresa acordó un contrato mediante el cual pagaría la multa.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

soportar / resistir
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Este edificio puede soportar terremotos fuertes.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

regar
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Ella riega las plantas cada mañana.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrero; luchador valiente o experimentado
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
El valiente guerrero defendió su aldea de los invasores.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

ingenioso; divertido
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Su ingeniosa respuesta a la pregunta del crítico impresionó a toda la audiencia.
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

espectro
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
Un espectro apareció en la niebla cerca del viejo castillo.
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.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

peso
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
El peso del paquete era de 10 kilogramos.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

blanquear
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
El informe fue criticado por tratar de blanquear los fracasos de la empresa.
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.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

auto judicial
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
El juez emitió un auto de habeas corpus.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

cascada
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
La magnífica cascada atrae a miles de turistas cada año.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

vela
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Encendimos una vela durante el corte de energía
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

astucia, engaño
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Él usó toda su astucia para ganar su confianza.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

reservado
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Después del incidente, se volvió reservado y evitó a sus amigos.
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.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

fin de semana
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Están planeando un viaje para el fin de semana.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

causar daño
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
La tormenta causó grandes daños en los pueblos costeros.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

retorcerse
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Él se retorció de dolor después de torcerse el tobillo.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

collares de concha
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
La tribu intercambió pieles por collares de concha.
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.