Spanish Vocabulary C1
Level: C1 · Spanish
20 words
| Spanish | Meaning | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Eloquente | Having or showing eloquence in speech or writing. | Su discurso fue tan elocuente que convenció a todos los presentes. His speech was so eloquent that it convinced everyone present. |
| Proliferación | Rapid increase in the number or amount of something. | La proliferación de nuevas tecnologías ha cambiado la forma en que trabajamos. The proliferation of new technologies has changed the way we work. |
| Intransigente | Unyielding in one's position or viewpoint. | Fue tan intransigente en sus demandas que las negociaciones fracasaron. He was so uncompromising in his demands that the negotiations failed. |
| Perpetuar | To make something last forever or for a very long time. | El monumento fue construido para perpetuar la memoria de los héroes. The monument was built to perpetuate the memory of the heroes. |
| Idiosincrasia | A set of traits, characteristics, or habits particular to an individual or group. | La idiosincrasia de una cultura se refleja en su arte y literatura. The idiosyncrasy of a culture is reflected in its art and literature. |
| Subyacer | To exist beneath something or be the basis of a situation. | El miedo al cambio suele subyacer en la resistencia a nuevas ideas. The fear of change often underlies the resistance to new ideas. |
| Condescendencia | An attitude of superiority towards others, treating them with indulgence. | Su condescendencia hacia los empleados fue evidente en la reunión. His condescension towards the employees was evident in the meeting. |
| Eufemismo | A word or expression used to replace another considered taboo or unpleasant. | Utilizó un eufemismo para no ofender a la audiencia. He used a euphemism to avoid offending the audience. |
| Inexorable | That cannot be stopped or prevented. | El avance del tiempo es inexorable y afecta a todos por igual. The passage of time is inexorable and affects everyone equally. |
| subvención | Financial aid given to support an activity. | La empresa recibió una subvención para proyectos ecológicos. The company received a grant for ecological projects. |
| paradigma | A model or example taken as a reference. | El paradigma económico ha cambiado en los últimos años. The economic paradigm has changed in recent years. |
| perplejo | Confused or puzzled by something. | Me quedé perplejo al escuchar la noticia. I was perplexed upon hearing the news. |
| prevalecer | To stand out or predominate over other things. | El sentido común debe prevalecer en situaciones de crisis. Common sense should prevail in crisis situations. |
| enigmático | Something that is difficult to understand or interpret. | El final de la película fue enigmático y dejó muchas preguntas. The movie's ending was enigmatic and left many questions. |
| simbiosis | A cooperative relationship between beings or entities. | La simbiosis entre la tecnología y la educación es evidente. The symbiosis between technology and education is evident. |
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