Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
dogged
tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
C2 noun
doggedness
perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
C2 noun
doggerel
verso vulgar
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
C1 noun
dogma
dogma
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
C1 adjective
dogmatic
dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
C2 verb
dogmatize
dogmatizar
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
C2 noun
doldrums
estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C2 adjective
Doleful
triste; lamentoso;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
C2 adjective
dolesome
triste
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
A2 noun
doll
muñeca
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
A1 noun
dollar
dólar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
C2 noun
dolor
dolor
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
C2 adjective
dolorous
doloroso
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
A2 noun
Dolphin
delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
C2 noun
dolt
tonto
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
B2 noun
domain
dominio
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
B1 adjective
domestic
doméstico
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
C1 verb
domesticate
domesticar
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
C1 noun
domestication
domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
C2 noun
domesticity
domesticidad
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
C1 noun
domicile
domicilio
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
B2 noun
dominance
dominancia
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
B2 adjective
Dominant
dominante; influyente; más importante
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
B2 verb
dominate
dominar
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.