Vocabularios

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antislavery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/
antiesclavismo (antiesclavismo)

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

"The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century."

"El movimiento antiesclavista cobró impulso en el siglo XIX." (El movimiento antiesclavista cobro impulso en el siglo XIX.)
antithesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
antítesis (antítesis)

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

"Love is the antithesis of hate."

"El amor es la antítesis del odio." (El amor es la antítesis del odio.)
antler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæntlɚ/
cuerno de ciervo (cuerno de ciervo)

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

"The deer’s antlers grew larger each year."

"Los cuernos de ciervo crecían más grandes cada año." (Los cuernos de ciervo crecían más grandes cada año.)
antonym definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæntənɪm/
antónimo (antonimo)

A word opposite in meaning to another.

"‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’."

"‘Hot’ es el antónimo de ‘cold’." ('Hot' es el antonimo de 'cold'.)
Anus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈeɪ.nəs/
ano (ano)

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

"The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup."

"El doctor examinó el ano del paciente durante el chequeo médico." (El doctor examinó el ano del paciente durante el chequeo médico.)
anvil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈænvɪl/
yunque de hierro (yunque de hierro)

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

"The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil."

"El herrero colocó el hierro caliente sobre el yunque." (El herrero colocó el hierro caliente sobre el yunque.)
apathetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/
apático (apatiko)

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

"He was apathetic about the outcome of the match."

"Él estaba apático respecto al resultado del partido." (El estaba apatico respecto al resultado del partido)
apathy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæpəθi/
apatía (apatia)

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

"The students showed apathy towards the new rules."

"Los estudiantes mostraron apatía hacia las nuevas reglas." (Los estudiantes mostraron apatia hacia las nuevas reglas.)
aperture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæpərtʃər/
abertura / agujero (abertura / agujero)

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

"Light entered through the small aperture in the wall."

"La luz entró a través de la pequeña abertura en la pared." (La luz entró a través de la pequeña abertura en la pared.)
apex definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈeɪ.pɛks/
cima (seema)

the highest point or peak of something

"The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain."

"Los escaladores finalmente llegaron a la cima de la montaña." (Los escaladores finalmente llegaron a la cima de la montaña.)
apocalyptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/
apocalíptico (apocaliptico)

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

"The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war."

"La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear." (La pelicula describe un futuro apocaliptico despues de una guerra nuclear.)
apolitical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/
apolítico (apolitico)

not interested in or not connected with politics

"She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work."

"Ella prefiere mantenerse apolítica y concentrarse en su trabajo." (Ella prefiere mantenerse apolitica y concentrarse en su trabajo.)
apologist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/
defensor (defensor)

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

"He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes."

"Él es conocido como un defensor de los regímenes autoritarios." (El es conocido como un defensor de los regimenes autoritarios.)
apostle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈpɒsəl/
apóstol, defensor (apostol, defensor)

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

"He became an apostle of environmental protection."

"Él se convirtió en un apóstol de la protección del medio ambiente." (Él se convirtió en un apóstol de la protección del medio ambiente.)
appall definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈpɔːl/
impactar (impactar)

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

"The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community."

"La crueldad del crimen impactó a toda la comunidad." (La crueldad del crimen impactó a toda la comunidad.)
apparatus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/
aparato (aparato)

a complex structure or system used for a particular purpose

"The laboratory apparatus was set up for the experiment."

"El aparato de laboratorio se configuró para el experimento." (El aparato de laboratorio se configuró para el experimento.)
apparel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈpærəl/
ropa (ropa)

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

"The store specializes in wedding apparel."

"La tienda se especializa en ropa de boda." (La tienda se especializa en ropa de boda.)
appease definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈpiːz/
apaciguar / satisfacer (apaciguar / satisfacer)

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

"The manager tried to appease the angry customer."

"El gerente intentó apaciguar al cliente enojado." (El gerente intentó apaciguar al cliente enojado.)
append definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈpɛnd/
agregar (agregar)

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

"She decided to append a note to the end of the report."

"Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe." (Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.)
appraisal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
əˈpreɪ.zəl
evaluación (evaluacion)

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

"The annual appraisal determines salary increments."

"La evaluación anual determina los incrementos salariales." (La evaluacion anual determina los incrementos salariales.)
appraise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/əˈpreɪz/
evaluar (evaluar)

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

"The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it."

"El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo." (El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo.)
Appreciable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈpriːʃəbl/
significativo (significativo)

large or noticeable enough to be important

"There has been an appreciable improvement in her performance."

"Ha habido una mejora significativa en su desempeño." (Ha habido una mejora significativa en su desempeño.)
apprehend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/
detener (detener)

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

"The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase."

"La policía logró apresar al ladrón después de una larga persecución." (La policía logró apresar al ladrón después de una larga persecución.)
apprehension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/
ansiedad o temor (ansiedad o temor)

anxiety or fear about the future; the act of understanding something

"She felt great apprehension before her job interview."

"Ella sintió gran ansiedad antes de su entrevista de trabajo." (Ella sintió gran ansiedad antes de su entrevista de trabajo.)
apprehensive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
ansioso (ansioso)

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

"He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country."

"Estaba ansioso por comenzar un nuevo trabajo en un país extranjero." (Estaba ansioso por comenzar un nuevo trabajo en un país extranjero.)
aptitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/
aptitud (aptitud)

a natural ability or talent to do something well

"She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages."

"Ella tiene una gran aptitud para aprender nuevos idiomas." (Ella tiene una gran aptitud para aprender nuevos idiomas.)
aqueduct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/
acueducto (acueducto)

a structure built to carry water over long distances

"The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities."

"Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades." (Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.)
arable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈærəbəl/
arable (arable)

suitable for growing crops or farming

"The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops."

"El agricultor compró tierra cultivable para expandir sus cosechas." (El agricultor compró tierra cultivable para expandir sus cosechas.)
arbitrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/
arbitrar (arbitrar)

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

"The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute."

"El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato." (El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.)
arbitration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
arbitraje (arbitraje)

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

"The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes."

"El contrato exige arbitraje para resolver cualquier disputa." (el contrato exige arbitraje para resolver cualquier disputa)
arcane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɑːrˈkeɪn/
arcano (arcano)

understood by few; mysterious or secret

"The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow."

"La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de detalles arcanos que solo los especialistas podían seguir." (La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de detalles arcanos que solo los especialistas podían seguir.)
archaic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/
arcaico (arkeik)

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

"Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant."

"Algunas leyes se consideran arcaicas y ya no son relevantes." (Algunas leyes se consideran arcaicas y ya no son relevantes.)
archbishop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
arzobispo (arzobispo)

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

"The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people."

"El arzobispo dio un sermón a miles de personas." (El arzobispo dio un sermón a miles de personas.)
archetype definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/
arquetipo (arquetipo)

The original model or perfect example from which others are copied or derived.

"He is the archetype of a successful entrepreneur."

"Él es el arquetipo de un emprendedor exitoso." (Él es el arquetipo de un emprendedor exitoso.)
archipelago definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɑːrkəˈpɛləɡoʊ/
archipiélago (archipielago)

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

"Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago."

"Indonesia es el archipiélago más grande del mundo." (Indonesia es el archipielago mas grande del mundo.)
Ardent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɑːrdənt/
apasionado, fervoroso (ardent)

Having or showing very strong feelings or passion.

"He is an ardent supporter of environmental protection."

"Él es un fervoroso defensor de la protección del medio ambiente." (Él es un fervoroso defensor de la protección del medio ambiente.)
ardor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːrdər/
pasión, entusiasmo (ardor)

Great enthusiasm or passion.

"She spoke with ardor about her new project."

"Ella habló con ardor sobre su nuevo proyecto." (Ella hablo con ardor sobre su nuevo proyecto.)
arduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɑːrdʒuəs/
arduo (arduo)

Involving or requiring a lot of effort; very difficult and tiring.

"Climbing the mountain was an arduous task."

"Subir la montaña fue una tarea ardua." (Subir la montaña fue una tarea ardua.)
arguable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/
discutible (discutible)

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

"It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life."

"Es discutible que la tecnología haya mejorado nuestra calidad de vida." (es discutible que la tecnologia haya mejorado nuestra calidad de vida)
arid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈærɪd/
árido (arido)

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

"The desert is known for its arid climate."

"El desierto es conocido por su clima árido." (El desierto es conocido por su clima arido.)
aridity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti
aridez (aridez)

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

"The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change."

"La aridez de la tierra está aumentando debido al cambio climático." (La aridez de la tierra está aumentando debido al cambio climático.)
Aristocrat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈærɪstəkræt/
aristócrata (aristokrata)

a member of the aristocracy; a nobleman or woman

"The aristocrat lived in a lavish mansion."

"El aristócrata vivía en una mansión lujosa." (El aristócrata vivía en una mansión lujosa.)
adjective C1
/ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/
aristocrático; perteneciente a la nobleza (aristocratico)

noble; having the manners of the upper class

"She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect."

"Ella tenía una actitud aristocrática que imponía respeto." (Ella tenía una actitud aristocrática que imponía respeto.)
armada definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
flota de guerra (flota de guerra)

A large fleet of warships.

"The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588."

"La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588." (La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588.)
armful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːrmfʊl/
brazo lleno (brazo lleno)

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

"She carried an armful of books into the library."

"Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca." (Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca.)
armory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːrməri/
arsenal (arsenal)

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

"The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory."

"Los soldados guardaron sus armas en el arsenal." (Los soldados guardaron sus armas en el arsenal.)
arrears definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/əˈrɪəz/
deuda pendiente (deuda pendiente)

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

"She was months in arrears with her electricity bill."

"Estaba meses en deuda con su factura de electricidad." (Estaba meses en deuda con su factura de electricidad.)
arresting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/əˈrɛstɪŋ/
atractivo (atractivo)

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

"The actress gave an arresting performance."

"La actriz dio una actuación atractiva." (La actriz dio una actuacion atractiva.)
arsenal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːr.sən.əl/
arsenal (arsenal)

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

"The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal."

"El ejército mantuvo sus armas en un arsenal seguro." (El ejercito mantuvo sus armas en un arsenal seguro.)
Artery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈɑːr.tər.i/
arteria (arteria)

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart; also a main route or channel of communication or transport.

"The doctor explained how arteries supply blood to the body."

"El doctor explicó cómo las arterias suministran sangre al cuerpo." (El doctor explicó cómo las arterias suministran sangre al cuerpo.)