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opposite
[Adjetivo]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

de enfrente

de enfrente

Ex: We waited at the opposite platform for the next train .Esperamos en el andén **opuesto** para el próximo tren.
antonym
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

antónimo, contrario

antónimo, contrario

Ex: Understanding antonyms can help improve your vocabulary and writing skills .Entender los **antónimos** puede ayudar a mejorar tu vocabulario y habilidades de escritura.
prefix
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

prefijo

prefijo

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .El diccionario proporcionó una lista de **prefijos** y sus significados para ayudar con la formación y comprensión de palabras.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
credible
[Adjetivo]

able to be believed or relied on

creíble

creíble

Ex: The expert 's testimony was considered credible due to his extensive experience and qualifications in the field .El testimonio del experto fue considerado **creíble** debido a su amplia experiencia y calificaciones en el campo.
probable
[Adjetivo]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

probable, posible

probable, posible

Ex: The archaeologist believes it 's probable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .El arqueólogo cree que es **probable** que las ruinas antiguas descubiertas pertenezcan a una civilización previamente desconocida.
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Incluso en situaciones difíciles, ella se mantuvo **honesta** y transparente, negándose a comprometer sus principios.
legal
[Adjetivo]

related to the law or the legal system

legal

legal

Ex: The company was sued for violating legal regulations regarding environmental protection .La empresa fue demandada por violar las regulaciones **legales** relacionadas con la protección del medio ambiente.
responsible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

responsable

Ex: Drivers should be responsible for following traffic laws and ensuring road safety .Los conductores deben ser **responsables** de seguir las leyes de tráfico y garantizar la seguridad vial.
abused
[Adjetivo]

having been subjected to excessive use or mistreatment, resulting in damage or wear

abusado, maltratado

abusado, maltratado

disused
[Adjetivo]

previously in use but is now abandoned, neglected, or no longer in operation

en desuso, abandonado

en desuso, abandonado

unused
[Adjetivo]

not put into action by anyone before

sin usar, no utilizado

sin usar, no utilizado

Ex: The room remained pristine and unused since the renovation .La habitación permaneció impecable y **sin usar** desde la renovación.
to misuse
[Verbo]

to use something improperly or incorrectly

utilizar mal

utilizar mal

Ex: The research findings were misused to justify harmful policies .Los hallazgos de la investigación fueron **mal utilizados** para justificar políticas dañinas.
to overuse
[Verbo]

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

usar en exceso, abusar de

usar en exceso, abusar de

Ex: Overusing credit cards without proper financial management can lead to accumulating debt and financial instability .**Abusar** de las tarjetas de crédito sin una gestión financiera adecuada puede llevar a acumular deudas e inestabilidad financiera.

to use something less than it should be or less than its full potential

infrautilizar, usar por debajo de su potencial

infrautilizar, usar por debajo de su potencial

Ex: Many companies underuse their employees ’ skills by not providing challenging tasks .Muchas empresas **subutilizan** las habilidades de sus empleados al no proporcionarles tareas desafiantes.
fake
[Adjetivo]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

falso, de imitación.

falso, de imitación.

Ex: The company produced fake diamonds that were nearly indistinguishable from real ones .La empresa produjo diamantes **falsos** que eran casi indistinguibles de los reales.
to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

gustar

Ex: What kind of music do you like?¿Qué tipo de música te **gusta**?
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .El **diminuto** gatito cabía cómodamente en la palma de su mano.
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: Finding balance in life is essential for overall happiness and well-being .Encontrar el equilibrio en la vida es esencial para la felicidad y el bienestar general.
guilty
[Adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .El jurado encontró al acusado **culpable** del crimen basándose en las pruebas presentadas.
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Después de que pasó la tormenta, se sintieron **seguros** para regresar a sus casas y evaluar los daños.
to allow
[Verbo]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

permitir

permitir

Ex: The rules do not allow smoking in this area .Las reglas no **permiten** fumar en esta área.
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .Ella tomó talleres para **mejorar** sus habilidades lingüísticas para el avance de su carrera.
sincere
[Adjetivo]

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

sincero

sincero

Ex: It was clear from his sincere tone that he truly cared about the issue .Estaba claro por su tono **sincero** que realmente le importaba el problema.
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .El **éxito** llega con paciencia y esfuerzo.
to mature
[Verbo]

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

madurar, desarrollarse

madurar, desarrollarse

Ex: The adolescent slowly matured, gaining more confidence and independence .El adolescente maduró lentamente, ganando más confianza e independencia.

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

animar, motivar

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .La comunidad solidaria se unió para **animar** a la artista local, ayudándola a creer en su talento y a seguir una carrera en las artes.
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Le agradecieron por la oferta **generosa** de pagar las reparaciones.
to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

aparecer

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .De repente, una figura **apareció** en el umbral, recortada contra la luz brillante detrás de ellos.
tough
[Adjetivo]

difficult to achieve or deal with

duro, difícil

duro, difícil

Ex: Balancing work and family responsibilities can be tough for working parents .Equilibrar las responsabilidades laborales y familiares puede ser **difícil** para los padres que trabajan.
clear
[Adjetivo]

without clouds or mist

despejado, claro

despejado, claro

Ex: They went sailing on the clear, sunny day .Se fueron a navegar en un día **claro** y soleado.

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

Ex: Knowing that she had always treated others with kindness and fairness, she went to bed each night with a clear conscience and a peaceful mind.
fair
[Adjetivo]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

rubio, claro

rubio, claro

Ex: The artist used light tones to depict the character 's fair features .El artista utilizó tonos claros para representar los rasgos **claros** del personaje.
hard
[Adjetivo]

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

duro

duro

Ex: The surface of the table was hard and smooth .La superficie de la mesa era **dura** y lisa.
mattress
[Sustantivo]

the part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps

colchón

colchón

Ex: He prefers a firm mattress because it helps support his back .Él prefiere un **colchón** firme porque ayuda a sostener su espalda.
hard
[Adjetivo]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

difícil

difícil

Ex: Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal .Completar un maratón es **difícil**, pero muchas personas entrenan duro para lograr este objetivo.
live
[Adjetivo]

having life or currently alive

vivo, con vida

vivo, con vida

Ex: He was relieved to find the missing cat live and well.Se sintió aliviado al encontrar el gato perdido **vivo** y bien.
animal
[Sustantivo]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

animal

animal

Ex: Whales are incredible marine animals that migrate long distances.Las ballenas son **animales** marinos increíbles que migran largas distancias.
live
[Adjetivo]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

en directo

en directo

Ex: The news channel provided live coverage of the presidential debate.El canal de noticias proporcionó cobertura **en vivo** del debate presidencial.
concert
[Sustantivo]

a public performance by musicians or singers

concierto

concierto

Ex: The school is hosting a concert to showcase the students ' musical talents .La escuela está organizando un **concierto** para mostrar los talentos musicales de los estudiantes.
light
[Adjetivo]

(of sound) having little volume or intensity

ligero, suave

ligero, suave

Ex: The light hum of the air conditioner was barely noticeable in the quiet room .El ligero zumbido del aire acondicionado era apenas perceptible en la habitación silenciosa.
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .Los documentos y artefactos históricos sirven como **evidencia** valiosa para comprender las civilizaciones y eventos pasados.
fiction
[Sustantivo]

an intentionally false or unlikely story

ficción, invención

ficción, invención

Ex: The movie is based on a mixture of fact and fiction.La película está basada en una mezcla de hechos y **ficción**.
bias
[Sustantivo]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

prejuicio, sesgo

prejuicio, sesgo

Ex: The judge recused himself from the case to avoid any perception of bias due to his personal connection with one of the parties involved .
fabrication
[Sustantivo]

the act of deliberately creating or inventing false information or stories, often with the intention to deceive or mislead

fabricación,  invención

fabricación, invención

Ex: The report was dismissed as a fabrication, lacking any credible evidence .El informe fue descartado como una **fabricación**, carente de cualquier evidencia creíble.
real
[Adjetivo]

having actual existence and not imaginary

verdadero, real

verdadero, real

Ex: The tears in her eyes were real as she said goodbye to her beloved pet .Las lágrimas en sus ojos eran **reales** mientras se despedía de su amada mascota.
bogus
[Adjetivo]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

falso

falso

Ex: The website selling cheap electronics turned out to be bogus, with customers receiving low-quality knockoff items .El sitio web que vendía electrónicos baratos resultó ser **falso**, con clientes que recibían artículos de imitación de baja calidad.
accurate
[Adjetivo]

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

preciso, exacto

preciso, exacto

Ex: The historian ’s account of the war was accurate, drawing from primary sources .El relato del historiador sobre la guerra fue **preciso**, basándose en fuentes primarias.
fake
[Adjetivo]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso, fingido

falso, fingido

Ex: The fake signature fooled many people .La firma **falsa** engañó a muchas personas.
doubtful
[Adjetivo]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

improbable

improbable

Ex: The explanation seems doubtful, considering all the facts .La explicación parece **dudosa**, considerando todos los hechos.
fact
[Sustantivo]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

hecho

hecho

Ex: The detective gathered facts and clues to solve the mystery.El detective reunió **hechos** y pistas para resolver el misterio.
fantasist
[Sustantivo]

a person who imagines or believes things that are not real

fantasista, soñador

fantasista, soñador

Ex: A fantasist might struggle to separate dreams from reality .Un **fantasista** podría tener dificultades para separar los sueños de la realidad.
exaggeration
[Sustantivo]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

exageración, hiperbole

exageración, hiperbole

Ex: The comedian ’s humor relies on exaggeration to make everyday situations funnier .El humor del comediante se basa en la **exageración** para hacer que las situaciones cotidianas sean más divertidas.
prejudice
[Sustantivo]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

prejuicio

prejuicio

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .La novela explora temas de **prejuicio** y desigualdad social.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

based on sound reasoning or evidence and can be trusted to be accurate

fiable, confiable

fiable, confiable

conspiracy theory
[Sustantivo]

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

Ex: Believing the moon landing was fake is a common conspiracy theory.Creer que el alunizaje fue falso es una **teoría de conspiración** común.
lousy
[Adjetivo]

very low quality or unpleasant

pésimo, horrible

pésimo, horrible

Ex: The lousy weather ruined our plans for a picnic .El **pésimo** tiempo arruinó nuestros planes para un picnic.
tropical
[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

tropical

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .El sol **tropical** proporciona abundante calor y energía para la fotosíntesis en las plantas.
awful
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

horrible, terrible

horrible, terrible

Ex: They received some awful news about their friend 's accident .Recibieron una **terrible** noticia sobre el accidente de su amigo.
delicious
[Adjetivo]

having a very pleasant flavor

delicioso, rico

delicioso, rico

Ex: The grilled fish was perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious.El pescado a la parrilla estaba perfectamente sazonado y sabía **delicioso**.
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .La **pequeña** cabaña estaba cómodamente enclavada en el claro del bosque.
boring
[Adjetivo]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .El programa de televisión era **aburrido**, así que cambié de canal.
stale
[Adjetivo]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

Ex: The chips were stale and unappealing , having been left exposed to air for too long .Las patatas fritas estaban **pasadas** y poco apetecibles, después de haber estado expuestas al aire durante demasiado tiempo.
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .El donante **tacaño** dio solo una cantidad mínima, aunque podía permitirse mucho más.
how come
[Oración]

used to ask for an explanation or reason for something

Ex: How come you 're not coming to the party tonight ?
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: She has been a vegetarian for five years and feels healthier .Ella ha sido **vegetariana** durante cinco años y se siente más saludable.
vegan
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

vegano

vegano

Ex: The vegans in the group shared tips and recipes for making vegan versions of their favorite dishes .Los **veganos** del grupo compartieron consejos y recetas para hacer versiones veganas de sus platos favoritos.
insomniac
[Sustantivo]

someone who has persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep

insomne, persona que sufre de insomnio

insomne, persona que sufre de insomnio

Ex: She joined an online forum for insomniacs to share tips and experiences .Se unió a un foro en línea para **insomnes** para compartir consejos y experiencias.
teetotaler
[Sustantivo]

a person who never drinks alcohol

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

Ex: Despite being a teetotaler, he hosted wine-tasting events for friends .A pesar de ser un **abstemio**, organizaba catas de vino para sus amigos.
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: Despite threats , the pacifist continued to speak out against violence and aggression .A pesar de las amenazas, el **pacifista** siguió hablando en contra de la violencia y la agresión.
atheist
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods

ateo

ateo

Ex: He became an atheist after studying various religions during college .Se convirtió en un **ateo** después de estudiar varias religiones durante la universidad.
xenophobe
[Sustantivo]

someone who irrationally fears or dislikes things or people that seem foreign or different, often leading to prejudice

xenófobo, persona xenófoba

xenófobo, persona xenófoba

Ex: The travel group clashed with a xenophobe who refused to respect local customs .El grupo de viaje chocó con un **xenófobo** que se negaba a respetar las costumbres locales.
anti-royalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who opposes or rejects the institution of monarchy, often advocating for its abolition

antirrealista, opositor a la monarquía

antirrealista, opositor a la monarquía

Ex: As an anti-royalist, she viewed royal privileges as unfair and undemocratic .Como **anti-royalista**, ella veía los privilegios reales como injustos y antidemocráticos.
technophobe
[Sustantivo]

someone who is resistant or apprehensive towards technology, often avoiding or expressing fear or aversion towards its use or adoption

tecnófobo, persona que resiste o teme la tecnología

tecnófobo, persona que resiste o teme la tecnología

Ex: The technophobe refused to try online banking , fearing security risks .El **tecnófobo** se negó a probar la banca en línea, por temor a riesgos de seguridad.
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The environmentalist worked with local communities to promote sustainable farming practices .El **ambientalista** trabajó con las comunidades locales para promover prácticas agrícolas sostenibles.
hypocrite
[Sustantivo]

someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs they do not practice, often contradicting their own stated values or engaging in deceptive behavior

hipócrita

hipócrita

Ex: Her friends labeled her a hypocrite for criticizing gossip while spreading rumors .Sus amigos la etiquetaron como **hipócrita** por criticar los chismes mientras difundía rumores.
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