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astonishment (astonishment)

noun B2

/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

asombro (asombro)

Great surprise or amazement.

"She looked at the magician with astonishment."

"Ella miró al mago con asombro." (Ella miro al mago con asombro.)

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astound (astáund)

verb B2

/əˈstaʊnd/

asombrar (asombrar)

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

"The magician's final trick astounded the audience."

"El truco final del mago asombró al público." (El truco final del mago asombro al publico)

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astounding (astáunding)

adjective B2

/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

asombroso (asombroso)

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."

"El equipo hizo una asombrosa remontada en los últimos minutos." (El equipo hizo una asombrosa remontada en los últimos minutos.)

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astrology (astrólogi)

noun B2

/əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrología (astrologia)

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

"She studied astrology to understand her future."

"Ella estudió astrología para entender su futuro." (Ella estudió astrología para entender su futuro.)

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astronomer (astrónómer)

noun B2

/əˈstrɒnəmər/

astrónomo (astronomo)

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."

"El astrónomo observó el nuevo cometa a través de su telescopio." (El astronomo observo el nuevo cometa a traves de su telescopio.)

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astronomical (astronómico)

adjective B2

/ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/

astronómico (astronomico)

extremely large; relating to astronomy

"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."

"La empresa enfrentó costos astronómicos durante la expansión." (La empresa enfrento costos astronomicos durante la expansion.)

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asylum (asáylum)

noun B2

/əˈsaɪləm/

asilo (asilo)

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."

"Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino." (Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino.)

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Atomic (atómico)

adjective B2

/əˈtɒm.ɪk/

atómico (atomiko)

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

"The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest."

"La estructura atómica del hidrógeno es la más simple." (La estructura atomica del hidrogeno es la mas simple.)

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atomic habits (atómico hábitos)

noun B2

/əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

hábitos atómicos (habitos atomicos)

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

"Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success."

"Desarrollar hábitos atómicos conduce al éxito a largo plazo." (Desarrollar habitos atomicos conduce al exito a largo plazo.)

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attain (aˈteɪn)

verb B2

/əˈteɪn/

alcanzar (alcanzar)

to achieve or reach something

"She worked hard to attain her goals."

"Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas." (Ella trabajo duro para alcanzar sus metas.)

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attained (atend)

verb B2

əˈteɪnd

alcanzado (alcanzado)

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

"The region attained remarkable progress."

"La región alcanzó un progreso notable." (La region alcanzo un progreso notable.)

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Attentive (aténtiv)

adjective B2

/əˈtɛntɪv/

atento (atento)

Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.

"The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson."

"El maestro elogió a los estudiantes por estar atentos durante la lección." (El maestro elogió a los estudiantes por estar atentos durante la lección.)

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Attentively (atentívlí)

adverb B2

/əˈten.tɪv.li/

atentamente (atentamente)

with careful attention; in a focused manner

"She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions."

"Ella escuchó atentamente las instrucciones de su maestro." (Ella eskuchó atentamente las instruksyones de su maestro.)

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attorney (abogado)

noun B2

/əˈtɜːrni/

abogado (abogado)

a person who practices law; a lawyer

"She hired an attorney to represent her in court."

"Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte." (Ella contrato un abogado para representarla en la corte.)

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attractively (atractivli)

adverb B2

/əˈtræktɪvli/

de manera atractiva (de manera atractiva)

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

"The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants."

"La habitación estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas." (La habitacion estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas)

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attribute (átribyut)

noun, verb B2

/ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/ (noun), /əˈtrɪbjuːt/ (verb)

atributo / atribuir (atributo / atribuir)

As a noun: a quality or characteristic of someone or something. As a verb: to regard something as being caused by someone or something.

"Her kindness is her greatest attribute, and many attribute her success to hard work."

"Su amabilidad es su mayor atributo, y muchos atribuyen su éxito al trabajo duro." (Su amabilidad es su mayor atributo, y muchos atribuyen su éxito al trabajo duro.)

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attributes (átribyuts)

noun B2

ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

atributos (atributos)

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

"Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes."

"Los cultivos avanzados poseen atributos beneficiosos." (Los cultivos avanzados poseen atributos beneficiosos.)

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Auction (óksion)

noun B2

/ˈɔːkʃən/

subasta (subasta)

a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder

"The painting was sold at an auction for a record price."

"La pintura se vendió en una subasta por un precio récord." (La pintura se vendió en una subasta por un precio récord.)

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audit (ódit)

noun/verb B2

/ˈɔːdɪt/

auditoría (auditoria)

A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

"The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements."

"La empresa contrató una firma externa para auditar sus estados financieros." (La empresa contrato una firma externa para auditar sus estados financieros.)

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audition (audición)

noun/verb B2

/ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audición (audicion)

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

"She auditioned for the lead role in the school play."

"Ella audicionó para el papel principal en la obra de teatro escolar." (Ella audicionó para el papel principal en la obra de teatro escolar.)

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augmented reality (óɡmɛntɛd rɪˈælɪti)

noun B2

ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

realidad aumentada, combinación de mundos virtual y real (realidad aumentada, combinacion de mundos virtual y real)

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

"Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality."

"La realidad aumentada ha transformado el juego." (La realidad aumentada ha transformado el juego.)

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Authentic (authéntic)

adjective B2

/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/

auténtico (autentico)

Genuine and real; not fake or copied.

"The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso."

"El museo exhibió una pintura auténtica de Picasso." (El museo exhibió una pintura auténtica de Picasso.)

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authentically (autentikamente)

adverb B2

/ɔːˈθentɪkli/

auténticamente (autenticamente)

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

"She speaks authentically about her experiences."

"Ella habla auténticamente sobre sus experiencias." (ella habla autenticamente sobre sus experiencias)

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authenticity (authenticidad)

noun B2

/ˌɔːθɛnˈtɪsɪti/

autenticidad (autenticidad)

The quality of being genuine or real.

"The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts."

"La autenticidad del antiguo manuscrito fue confirmada por expertos." (La autenticidad del antiguo manuscrito fue confirmada por expertos.)

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authorize (óthoráiz)

verb B2

/ˈɔːθəraɪz/

autorizar (autorizar)

to give official permission or approval for something

"The manager authorized the refund after reviewing the complaint."

"El gerente autorizó el reembolso después de revisar la queja." (El gerente autorizo el reembolso despues de revisar la queja.)

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autobiography (autobiografía)

noun B2

/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiografía (autobiografia)

An account of a person's life written by that person.

"She published an autobiography about her journey to success."

"Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito." (Ella publico una autobiografia sobre su viaje hacia el exito.)

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automate (ótoʊmeɪt)

verb B2

/ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

automatizar (automatizar)

To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.

"The company decided to automate its customer service operations."

"La empresa decidió automatizar sus operaciones de servicio al cliente." (La empresa decidió automatizar sus operaciones de servicio al cliente.)

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automation (automatización)

noun B2

ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automatización (automatizacion)

The use of machines or computers to do work that was previously done by people.

"Automation has increased efficiency in industries."

"La automatización ha aumentado la eficiencia en las industrias." (La automatizacion ha aumentado la eficiencia en las industrias.)

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autonomous vehicles (autónomos vehículos)

noun B2

/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

vehículos autónomos (vehiculos autonomos)

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

"Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport."

"Los vehículos autónomos están revolucionando el futuro del transporte." (Los vehiculos autonomos estan revolucionando el futuro del transporte.)

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autonomy (autonomía)

noun B2

/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

autonomía (autonomia)

the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions

"The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design."

"La universidad otorgó a cada departamento una considerable autonomía en el diseño del plan de estudios." (La universidad otorgó a cada departamento una considerable autonomía en el diseño del plan de estudios.)

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avail (aveil)

verb B2

/əˈveɪl/

aprovechar (aprovechar)

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

"You should avail yourself of this opportunity."

"Deberías aprovechar esta oportunidad." (deberias aprovechar esta oportunidad)

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availability (availabiliti)

noun B2

/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

disponibilidad (disponibilidad)

the state of being able to be used or obtained

"The availability of clean water is crucial for health."

"La disponibilidad de agua limpia es crucial para la salud." (La disponibilidad de agua limpia es crucial para la salud.)

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avalanche (avalanche)

noun, verb B2

/ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalancha (avalancha)

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

"The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow."

"La avalancha enterró la carretera de montaña bajo toneladas de nieve." (La avalancha enterró la carretera de montaña bajo toneladas de nieve.)

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avert (avertir)

verb B2

/əˈvɜːrt/

evitar (evitar)

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

"Quick action helped avert a disaster."

"La acción rápida ayudó a evitar un desastre." (La accion rapida ayudo a evitar un desastre.)

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avoidable (avoideibol)

adjective B2

/əˈvɔɪdəbl/

evitable (evitable)

able to be prevented or avoided

"Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning."

"La mayor parte del daño era evitable con una buena planificación." (la mayor parte del dano era evitable con una buena planificacion)

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avoidance (avoidans)

noun B2

/əˈvɔɪdəns/

evitación (evitacion)

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

"Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later."

"La evitación de conversaciones difíciles puede crear problemas mayores más tarde." (la evitacion de conversaciones dificiles puede crear problemas mayores mas tarde)

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