Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
diocesan
relacionado con una diócesis
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
C1 noun
diorama
diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
B1 verb
dip
sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
C2 noun
diphthong
diptongo
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
B2 noun
diploma
diploma
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
B2 noun
diplomacy
diplomacia
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
B2 noun
diplomat
diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
B2 adjective
Diplomatic
diplomático; hábil para gestionar relaciones
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
C1 noun
diplomatic milestone
hito diplomático
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
C1 phrase
diplomatic resolution
resolución diplomática
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
C2 noun
diplomatist
diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
C2 noun
dipsomaniac
alcohólico
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
C1 adjective
Dire
grave; urgente; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
A2 verb
direct
dirigir
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
A2 noun
direction
dirección, instrucciones
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
A2 adverb
directly
directamente
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
B1 noun
director
director
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
B2 noun
directory
directorio
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
C2 noun
dirge
elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
B1 noun
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.
A2 adjective
Dirty
sucio; manchado; desagradable; moralmente corrupto
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
B2 noun
Disability
discapacidad
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
B2 verb
disable
deshabilitar
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
B1 adjective
disabled
discapacitado
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.