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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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

inquieto
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
El bebé estuvo inquieto toda la noche y no pudo dormir.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

despectivo
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su desempeño.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilatar
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
El doctor usó gotas para dilatar las pupilas del paciente.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

saqueo
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerra estuvo marcada por el saqueo y la destrucción.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

igualdad
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
La igualdad en la educación es un objetivo clave.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

ano
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
El doctor examinó el ano del paciente durante el chequeo médico.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

tecnológico
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Los avances tecnológicos habilitan proyectos futuristas.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

lento
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
El coche se movía lentamente por la calle.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araña
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
La araña atrapó una mosca en su red.
A1 verb /set/

set

colocar
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Ella puso el libro sobre la mesa.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

diente de rueda o engranaje
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Se sintió como un pequeño engranaje en una gran máquina.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

overture / propuesta
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
La propuesta de paz fue bienvenida por ambas naciones.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

apreciación
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Las propiedades inmobiliarias a menudo experimentan apreciación con el tiempo.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

misterioso, enigmático
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
El mar profundo sigue siendo uno de los lugares más misteriosos de la Tierra.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

observación
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Las observaciones de galaxias distantes proporcionan nuevas ideas.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidencialidad
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidencialidad es crucial en la seguridad de datos.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

decoro; cortesía; dignidad
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
El diplomático mantuvo un decoro perfecto durante las intensas negociaciones.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transición
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables es vital.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructificar
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Las nuevas políticas ayudarán a fructificar el potencial económico de la región.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

humillarse
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Él se negó a humillarse ante las demandas de los funcionarios corruptos.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosidad; objeto o hecho inusual o interesante
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Su curiosidad por diferentes culturas la llevó a viajar por todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

pradera
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Las vacas pastaban tranquilamente en la pradera verde.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

conservadurismo
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
El conservadurismo valora la tradición y el desarrollo gradual.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimado
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
El costo estimado del proyecto es de cinco millones de dólares.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

inadmisible
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
El juez dictaminó que la evidencia era inadmisible.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

dorado
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
El atardecer dorado pintó el cielo hermosamente.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

estatura, prestigio
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Su estatura intelectual la convirtió en una figura respetada en el mundo académico.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

jerarquía
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La jerarquía corporativa determina quién toma la decisión final.
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

proponer
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
El profesor propuso una nueva teoría sobre el cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

persona temeraria
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
El truco fue realizado por un famoso temerario.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Su dedicación al proyecto fue realmente digna de elogio.
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

transpiración
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
La transpiración juega un papel clave en el ciclo del agua y el crecimiento de las plantas.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Tierra; suelo;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Los astronautas pudieron ver la Tierra desde su nave espacial en órbita.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
El árbol de champak en el patio del templo floreció con flores doradas.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

mencionado anteriormente
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Las condiciones mencionadas anteriormente deben cumplirse antes de la aprobación.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

fertilización
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
La fertilización orgánica mejora la salud del suelo.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densidad
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densidad de la población en el centro de la ciudad es extremadamente alta.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuir
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La máquina dispensa agua potable limpia.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

tonto
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Solo un tonto creería en tal historia.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

miscelánea
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
El libro es una miscelánea de ensayos y poemas.
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

anfibio
Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
Una rana es un anfibio común que vive tanto en el agua como en la tierra.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

idear
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Ella ideó un plan ingenioso para sorprender a sus amigos.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

desconsolado
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Ella estaba desconsolada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

ronquido fuerte
Meaning
Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.
Example
The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.
La respiración estertorosa del paciente alarmó a las enfermeras.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partición
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partición causó disturbios.
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

agotado
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
Después de la larga reunión, se sintió completamente agotada.
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

papaya
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
La papaya es rica en vitaminas y muy buena para la salud.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

trenza
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Ella trenzó su cabello antes de ir a la escuela.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

denotación
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La denotación de la palabra 'rosa' es un tipo de flor.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

todos los dioses, templo dedicado a todos los dioses
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
El Panteón romano es uno de los templos antiguos mejor conservados.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

célibe; celibato
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Eligió permanecer en celibato por motivos religiosos.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

fontanero
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
El fontanero arregló la tubería con fugas en la cocina.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

diario
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Ella lee el periódico diariamente.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

reflector
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
El ciclista colocó un reflector rojo en la parte trasera de su bicicleta para mayor seguridad.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

aunque
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Aunque estaba lloviendo, salieron a caminar.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

deslizarse
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Ella subió por las escaleras silenciosamente para evitar despertar a alguien.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

helicóptero
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
El helicóptero aterrizó de manera segura en el techo del hospital.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Un buen plan te mantiene enfocado.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconsciencia
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Después del accidente, él estuvo en estado de inconsciencia durante varias horas.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

suciedad; tierra; materia impura
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Después de jugar en el jardín, los niños estaban cubiertos de suciedad de pies a cabeza.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

postre
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Comimos helado como postre después de la cena.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

tecnología
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La tecnología avanzada está remodelando las industrias.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

a ti mismo
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
Debes cuidarte a ti mismo.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

zambullirse
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Él decidió zambullirse en la piscina en un día caluroso.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

grosero
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
Su comportamiento grosero arruinó la fiesta de la cena.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

afasia
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Después del derrame cerebral, le diagnosticaron afasia.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

persona tonta
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Él fue considerado un tonto por sus compañeros de clase.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimonio
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
El castillo era parte de su patrimonio de sus nobles antepasados.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

enfermería
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Ella está estudiando enfermería para convertirse en una profesional de la salud.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

rabioso
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Era un fan rabioso del equipo de fútbol.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

estropear
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Él estropeó completamente el trabajo de reparación.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

carbón duro
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
La fábrica usaba antracita como su fuente primaria de combustible.
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

pantufla
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
Ella se puso sus pantuflas antes de caminar por la casa.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

estático
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Las ideas estáticas obstaculizan el progreso.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovar
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ellos decidieron renovar la casa vieja antes de mudarse.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

estadio
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Miles de aficionados llenaron el estadio para ver el partido final.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
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 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morfología
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morfología estudia la estructura de las palabras y cómo se forman.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionarse
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Las diferentes teorías se fusionaron en una idea unificada.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

santificar
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
El antiguo templo fue santificado por siglos de adoración.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

adelantar
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
El corredor logró adelantar a su competidor en la última vuelta.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medalla
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Ganó una medalla de oro en la carrera de 100 metros.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordato
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
El concordato estableció los derechos de la iglesia dentro del país.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

menospreciar
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Él a menudo menospreciaba a sus compañeros de trabajo para sentirse superior.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

groseramente
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Interrumpió groseramente al orador durante la presentación.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

mostrador
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
El cajero estaba detrás del mostrador.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobús
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Yo tomo el autobús al trabajo cada mañana.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

popular
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Este restaurante es muy popular entre los jóvenes.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

una sensación repentina de dolor o angustia emocional
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Sintió un pang de culpa después de la discusión.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

pintura
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
La pintura en la pared fue creada por un artista famoso.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

detener
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
El ruido cesó tan pronto como los niños entraron.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

encuesta, sondeo
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Realizaron una encuesta para entender las preferencias de los clientes.
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

venenoso; malicioso;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
La serpiente venenosa atacó rápidamente a su presa.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

contextualizar
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
El maestro contextualizó el evento histórico para hacerlo más relevante para los estudiantes.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narcótico
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La policía incautó una gran cantidad de sustancias narcóticas.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

extorsionar
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
La pandilla intentó extorsionar dinero a los tenderos locales.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

fosa nasal
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
El doctor revisó cada fosa nasal en busca de cualquier obstrucción.
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

empleo; trabajo; puesto
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Encontró un nuevo trabajo en la empresa tecnológica después de la graduación.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

moverse o balancearse de un lado a otro entre dos puntos o estados
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
El mercado de valores tiende a oscilar durante tiempos inciertos.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

alabar
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Los críticos alaban la nueva película.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

minimizar
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
Él tiende a restar importancia a sus logros.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

sopa de mariscos
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Pedimos bisque de langosta en el restaurante.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

disección
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
La disección del espécimen reveló detalles importantes sobre su estructura.