Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
abandonment
abandono
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
C1 verb
abate
disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
C1 noun
abbot
abad
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
C1 verb
abbreviate
abreviar
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
C1 verb
abdicate
abdicar
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
C1 noun
abdomen
abdomen
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
C1 adjective
abdominal
abdominal
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
C1 verb
abduct
secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
C1 noun
abduction
secuestro
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
C1 adjective
abiding
perpetuo
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
C1 adjective
able-bodied
físicamente apto
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
C1 noun
abode
morada
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
C1 adjective
aboriginal
aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
C1 noun
aborigines
aborígenes
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
C1 verb
abort
abortar; cancelar
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
C1 verb
abound
abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
C1 noun
abrasion
raspadura o desgaste de la piel o superficie debido a la fricción
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
C1 adjective
abrasive
áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 adverb
abreast
lado a lado
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
C1 noun
abscess
absceso
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
C1 verb
absolve
absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
C1 adjective, noun
absorbent
absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
C1 noun
absorption
absorción
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
C1 verb
abstain
abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.