Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
arrears
deuda pendiente
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
B1 verb
arrest
detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
C1 adjective
arresting
atractivo
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
C2 adjective
arrhythmic
arítmico
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
A2 noun
Arrival
llegada; el acto de llegar
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
A2 verb
arrive
llegar
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
C2 noun
arriviste
nueva riqueza
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
B2 noun
Arrogance
arrogancia
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
B2 adjective
Arrogant
arrogante; engreído
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
C2 verb
arrogate
apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
A2 noun
arrow
flecha
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
C2 noun
arroyo
arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
C1 noun
arsenal
arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
A1 noun
art
arte
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
C1 noun
Artery
arteria
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
C1 adjective
Artful
astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
C2 adjective
arthurian
relacionado con Arthur
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
A2 noun
article
artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
B2 verb/adjective
articulate
articular
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
C1 noun
articulation
expresión
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
B2 noun
artifact
artefacto
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
B2 noun (plural)
artifacts
artefactos
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
C2 noun
artifice
artificio
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
B1 adjective
artificial
artificial
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.