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C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

destreza mágica
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La destreza del programador asombró a todos en la sala.
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 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.
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 /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 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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flujo de trabajo, secuencia de procesos
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flujo de trabajo bien estructurado mejora la productividad.
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.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

por qué
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
¿Por qué llegaste tarde hoy?
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bienestar; prosperidad; salud
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
El gobierno es responsable del bienestar de sus ciudadanos.
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.
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.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

muñeca
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Llevaba un reloj en su muñeca.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

taller
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
El taller se centró en mejorar las habilidades técnicas para jóvenes profesionales.
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.
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%.
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.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

mojado; empapado;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Mis ropas todavía están mojadas de la lluvia.
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.
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 /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.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Hacía tanto viento que los paraguas se dieron la vuelta.
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.
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.
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 noun /wiːl/

wheel

rueda
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
La rueda del coche se rompió en el camino.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

felicidad
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 /wɪtʃ/

Witch

bruja
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieja bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el príncipe.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

hierba
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
El jardín estaba lleno de hierbas que necesitaban ser eliminadas.
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.
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.
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 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

salvaje; indomesticado
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Vimos animales salvajes en el bosque.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

avispón
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
El avispa me picó cuando molesté su nido.
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

desperdiciar
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
Las redes sociales a menudo conducen a desperdiciar tiempo valioso.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

vida silvestre
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
El parque es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.
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.
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 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

ganador
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Ella tiene una actitud ganadora que inspira a todo el equipo.
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.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

resistente a la intemperie
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Los materiales utilizados son resistentes a la intemperie, asegurando longevidad.
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.
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 /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pájaro carpintero
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
El pájaro carpintero golpeó contra el roble.
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

inmediatamente después
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Él confesó su error, inmediatamente después ella lo perdonó.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

atractivo
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Su sonrisa atractiva instantáneamente calmó a los invitados nerviosos.
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.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

desear
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Ojalá pudiera volar como un pájaro.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

halterofilia
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
La halterofilia requiere disciplina y una técnica adecuada.
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.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

cuando
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
¿Cuándo llegarás a la estación?
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

melancólico; nostálgico
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
Ella dio una sonrisa melancólica cuando recordaba sus días de infancia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

billetera
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Sacó su billetera para pagar el café.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

trabajando
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Ella está trabajando en su proyecto ahora mismo.
A1 noun /wɛst/

west

oeste
Meaning
the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset
Example
The sun sets in the west.
El sol se pone en el oeste.
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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.
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.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

camino; manera; forma; estilo;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Debe haber una mejor manera de resolver este problema.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

marchitar
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Las flores se marchitarán sin suficiente agua.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

viudo
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
El anciano viudo vivía solo pero recibía visitas regulares de sus hijos.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

voluntario
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Su voluntariedad al ignorar las reglas le metió en problemas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

manzana de madera
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
La manzana de madera tiene una cáscara dura pero pulpa dulce en su interior
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

testigo
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
El testigo declaró en el tribunal ayer.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

ganancia inesperada
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
La startup recibió una ganancia inesperada cuando un cliente importante pagó por un año completo por adelantado.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

acostumbrado
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Ella se levantó temprano, como solía hacer.
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 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 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
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.
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.
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

una cantidad muy pequeña
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
Él no le importa ni un ápice el resultado.
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.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

vacilar
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
Ella empezó a vacilar en su decisión de mudarse al extranjero.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

rico; adinerado; próspero
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
El hombre de negocios rico donó millones a la caridad.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

inalámbrico; sin cables
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Mis audífonos inalámbricos ofrecen excelente calidad de sonido sin cables.
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.
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.