Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun, adjective, adverb
right
derecho
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
C1 adjective
Righteous
recto; justo; virtuoso
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
C1 noun
righteousness
justicia
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
C1 adjective
rightful
legítimo
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
B2 adverb
Rightly
correctamente; adecuadamente; justamente
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
B1 noun
rights
derechos
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
B2 adjective
Rigid
rígido
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
C1 noun
Rigidity
rigidez
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
C1 adverb
Rigidly
estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
C2 noun
rigmarole
lío
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
C1 noun
rigor
rigor
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
B2 adjective
rigorous
riguroso
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
C1 verb
rile
irritar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
B2 noun
rim
borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
C2 noun
rime
escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
A2 verb
ring
sonar
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
B2 noun
Riot
disturbio; motín
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
B2 verb
rip
rasgar
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
C2 adjective
riparian
relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
B2 adjective
Ripe
maduro; maduro para comer
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
B2 verb
ripen
felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
C2 noun
riposte
replica aguda
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
C1 noun
Ripple
onda
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
C2 noun
ripplet
pequeña ola
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.