Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
emboss
embellecer con un diseño elevado
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
B2 verb
embrace
abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
C1 verb
embroider
bordar
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
C1 verb
embroil
enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
C1 adjective
embroiled
involucrado
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
C1 adjective
embryonic
embrionario
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
C2 verb
emend
enmendar
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
C2 noun
emendation
enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
B2 noun
Emerald
esmeralda
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
B2 verb
emerge
emergir
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
B2 noun
emergence
emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
A2 noun
emergency
emergencia
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
C1 adjective
emergent
emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
B2 verb
emerges
emergir
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
B2 adjective
emerging
emergente
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
C2 adjective
emeritus
emerito honorario
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
C2 noun
emetic
emético
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
B2 noun
emigrant
emigrante
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
B2 verb
emigrate
emigrar
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
C1 noun
Eminence
fama; superioridad
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
C1 adjective
eminent
eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
C2 noun
emissary
emisario
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
B2 noun
emission
emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
B2 noun
emissions
emisiones
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.