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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withdrawn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After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.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.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

ventana
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
por favor abre la ventana para aire fresco.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Los dos vecinos discutieron durante horas sobre la línea de propiedad.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

pasión por viajar
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Su pasión por viajar la llevó a cada rincón del mundo.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

vigilante
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
El vigilante patrulla la fábrica cada hora para asegurar la seguridad.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

escribir
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Escribo cartas a mi abuela todos los meses.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

lavandero
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
El lavandero recogió ropa sucia de cada hogar en el pueblo.
A1 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.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

chaleco
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Él llevaba un chaleco negro con su traje.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositivos ponibles
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Los dispositivos ponibles ayudan a monitorear el ritmo cardíaco y la actividad física.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

bodega
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ellos visitaron una famosa bodega en Francia.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

persuadir con halagos
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Ella consiguió convencer a su padre para obtener dinero extra.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

derrochador, ocioso
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
El joven fue despedido como un derrochador por su familia.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

calidad del trabajo
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
El trabajo artesanal de los muebles hechos a mano era impecable.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

felicidad
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

almacén
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
La empresa almacena todos sus productos en un gran almacén.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cera
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Ella usó cera de vela para sellar la vieja carta.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

pena
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Su corazón se llenó de pena al escuchar la triste noticia.
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.
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 /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sin valor; inútil; sin importancia
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
La vieja computadora se volvió inútil después de las nuevas actualizaciones del software.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

ganador
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Ella fue la ganadora de la carrera.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

malvado; perverso;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reina malvada lanzó un hechizo sobre la princesa.
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.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

sujetar, usar
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
El guerrero usó su espada con gran habilidad.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

red de madrigueras
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
La parte antigua de la ciudad es una red de calles estrechas.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

esposa
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Ella es la esposa del famoso autor.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

delicado y tenue
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Su cabello delicado volaba suavemente en la brisa.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

vino
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Ellos sirvieron una copa de vino tinto en la cena.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

ancho; amplitud
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
El ancho del río es aproximadamente 50 metros.
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.
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.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

viento
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
El viento sopló las hojas de los árboles.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

gusano
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
El pájaro atrapó un gusano del suelo del jardín.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

clima
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
El pronóstico del clima predice lluvias intensas mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

terco; intencional
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Su desobediencia deliberada lo llevó a un castigo.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

espiral
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
La huella dactilar mostraba un patrón claro de espiral.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

trigo
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Los agricultores cosecharon el trigo a principios del verano.
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 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.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

retener
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
La empresa decidió retener su bono.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

adinerado
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Pertenecen a una familia adinerada de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

de todo corazón
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Ella dio su apoyo de todo corazón al proyecto.
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.
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.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

trabajar
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Él trabaja como maestro en la escuela local.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

lobo
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
El lobo aulló a la luna llena.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

comentario ingenioso / chiste
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Su comentario ingenioso hizo reír a todos durante la reunión.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

alto, delgado y flexible, como un árbol de sauce
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Ella se movió con una elegancia willowy por el escenario.
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
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

tonto; necio; falto de inteligencia
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Sus comentarios tontos durante la reunión avergonzaron a todos los presentes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

tarro de agua
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
El tarro de agua en la cocina estaba lleno de agua potable fresca.
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.
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.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

esperar
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Por favor, espere aquí mientras yo traigo los documentos.
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.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

retiro
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Hizo un retiro de $500 de su cuenta bancaria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

tejer
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Ella aprendió a tejer alfombras hermosas.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

generalizado
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Los efectos del cambio climático son generalizados en todo el mundo.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

aflicciones
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
La compañía enfrentó problemas financieros después del colapso del mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

cauteloso; prudente
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Ella estaba cautelosa con los extraños que se acercaban a ella por la noche.
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 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 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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

ensanchar
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ellos planean ensanchar la carretera el próximo año.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

trabajador
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Los trabajadores estaban ocupados construyendo el puente.
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 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelde
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
El maestro luchaba por manejar a los estudiantes rebeldes.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanco; puro
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido blanco en la boda.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

espinaca de agua
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
La espinaca de agua crece bien en suelos mojados.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
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 /weɪf/

Waif

niño huérfano o abandonado; una persona o animal vagabundo
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La caridad ayuda a los huérfanos y a los vagabundos a encontrar hogares y familias.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

hacer una mueca por dolor
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Él hizo una mueca cuando el doctor tocó su brazo herido.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

pálido
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
Después de la larga enfermedad, su rostro se veía pálido y cansado.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

envolver
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Por favor envuelve el regalo en papel de colores.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

región salvaje; territorio inexplorado; desierto
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Se perdieron en la naturaleza durante tres días.
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.
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 /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 /wɛlp/

whelp

cachorro
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
El granjero encontró un cachorro de lobo escondido cerca del granero.
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.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

felicidad
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

bienhechor
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
La comunidad elogió al bienhechor por su caridad.