Headteachers Welcome
Welcome to the Turing House School website - I am delighted to be writing as the headteacher of this exciting new school, established in September 2015.
Welcome to the Turing House School website - I am delighted to be writing as the headteacher of this exciting new school, established in September 2015.
extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved
""The man was elated by the birth of his daughter.""
| Word | Meaning | Spanish | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| elated | extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved | Exultante | 24 Mar 2024 |
| engross | if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention | Cautivar | 17 Mar 2024 |
| hysteria | extreme fear, excitement, anger, etc. that cannot be controlled | Histeria | 10 Mar 2024 |
| obligatory | if something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or law | Obligatorio | 03 Mar 2024 |
| fastidous | giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect | Meticuloso | 25 Feb 2024 |
| liberal | respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour | Liberal | 18 Feb 2024 |
| ravenous | extremely hungry | Hambriento | 04 Feb 2024 |
| nonchalant | feeling or appearing casually calm or realxed | Tranquilo | 28 Jan 2024 |
| convey | make an idea known or understandable | Expresar | 21 Jan 2024 |
| imply | indicate the truth or existence of something by suggestion | Insinuar | 14 Jan 2024 |
| fundemental | a basic rule or principle; an essential part | Fundamental | 07 Jan 2024 |
| evaluate | to judge how good something is and have an opinion on it | Evaluar | 17 Dec 2023 |
| recognition | public respect and thanks for someone's achievements. | Reconocimiento | 10 Dec 2023 |
| controversy | an argument about something that involves many people | Controversia | 03 Dec 2023 |
| conform | to follow the rules and to behave in ways expected by others | Cumplir | 26 Nov 2023 |
| manipulate | to handle something skillfully, or to control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly. | Manipular | 19 Nov 2023 |
| coherent | easy to understand because something is clear, logical and fits together | Coherente | 12 Nov 2023 |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible answer; not clear | Ambiguo | 05 Nov 2023 |
| altruistic | helping and caring for others with no advantage for you | Altruista | 29 Oct 2023 |
| integrity | being honest and having strong moral principles | Integridad | 15 Oct 2023 |
| tenacious | tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. | Tenaz | 08 Oct 2023 |
| intrepid | fearless; adventurous | Intrépido | 01 Oct 2023 |
| ambitious | having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. | Ambicioso | 24 Sep 2023 |
| optimistic | being hopeful and confident about the future. | Optimista | 17 Sep 2023 |
| compassion | Feeling sympathetic for someone and having a desire to help them | Compasión | 10 Sep 2023 |
| empathy | the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems | Empatía | 03 Sep 2023 |
| Precipitate | Cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. | precipitar | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Obstinate | Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or choice of actions. | obstinado | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Avid | Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. | ávido | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Ardent | Very enthusiastic or passionate. | apasionado | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Malefactor | A person who commits a crime or some other wrong. | malhechor | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Ramification | a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. | ramificación | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Lethargic | Particularly tired and slow. | letárgico | 05 Jun 2023 |
| Insubordination | Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders. | insubordinación | 22 May 2023 |
| Misogyny | Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. | misoginia | 15 May 2023 |
| Arcane | Known or understand by very few | arcano | 08 May 2023 |
| Panache | Flamboyant and dramatic confidence of style or manner. | estilo | 01 May 2023 |
| Avaricious | Extreme greed for riches | avaro | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Lavish | Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. | lujoso | 17 Apr 2023 |
| integral | necessary and important as a part of a whole | Esencial | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Acquiesce | To do what you are told without protest | asentir | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Egotistical | Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centred. | egocéntrico | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Hubris | Excessive pride or self-confidence. | soberbia | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Portmanteau | A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example brunch or Brexit. | palabra compuesta | 06 Mar 2023 |
| Galvanise | Shock or excite (someone) into taking action. | estimular | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Flippant | Not showing a serious or respectful attitude. | frívolo | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Totalitarian | A system of government that is dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. | totalitario | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Vacuous | Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless. | vacuo | 06 Feb 2023 |
| Vehement | Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. | vehemente | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Amenable | Open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded. | dispuesto | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Facetious | Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. | gracioso | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Obsequious | Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. | obsequioso | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Equilibrium | A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. | equilibrio | 03 Jan 2023 |
| Incognito | Having one's true identity concealed. | Incognito | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Incontrovertible | Not able to be denied or disputed. | Incontrovertible | 05 Dec 2022 |
| Quotidian | Something occurring every day; daily. | cotidiano | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Churlish | Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. | grosero | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Auspicious | Conducive to success; favourable. | favorable | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Belie | To show to be false; contradict | ocultar | 07 Nov 2022 |
| Diffident | Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid. | reservado | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Soliloquy | A monologue, especially in a play, that is delivered by a character who is alone or unaware of the presence of other characters and that reveals the thoughts or feelings of that character. | soliloquio | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Sanguine | Cheerfully confident; optimistic | alegre | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Tempestuous | Characterised by violent emotions or actions; tumultuous: a tempestuous relationship | tempestuoso | 03 Oct 2022 |
| Nihilism | The idea that nothing actually exists or that existence or values are meaningless. | nihilismo | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Usurped | To seize and hold (the power or rights of another) by force or without legal authority. | suplantado | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Machiavellian | Characterized by cunning, deception or dishonesty: | maquiavélico/a | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Meagre | Deficient in amount, quality, or extent. | Escaso | 05 Sep 2022 |
| Dexterous | Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. | diestro | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Obstinate | Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or choice of actions. | obstinado | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Exorbitant | unreasonably high | exorbitante | 03 Jul 2022 |
| Ingratiate | bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them. | congraciarse | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Nefarious | Wicked or criminal. | nefario | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Ramification | a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event. | ramificacion | 12 Jun 2022 |
| Lethargic | Particularly tired and slow. | letargico | 05 Jun 2022 |
| Tenacious | Stubborn, refusing to give up. | tenaz | 22 May 2022 |
| Iconoclast | A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions as they believe they are based on error or superstition. | iconoclasta | 15 May 2022 |
| Arcane | Known or understand by very few | arcano | 08 May 2022 |
| Panache | Flamboyant and dramatic confidence of style or manner. | garbo | 01 May 2022 |
| Avaricious | Extreme greed for riches | avaro | 24 Apr 2022 |
| Brazen | To be shameless and bold in the way you behave. | descarado | 17 Apr 2022 |
| Acquiesce | To do what you are told without protest | consentir | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Abhor | To detest utterly (to really hate) | aborrecer | 20 Mar 2022 |
| Callow | Inexperienced or immature | imberbe | 13 Mar 2022 |
| Aberration | a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one. | aberracion | 06 Mar 2022 |
| Nostalgic | Experiencing a deep longing for the past. | nostalgico | 27 Feb 2022 |
| Facetious | Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. | jocoso | 20 Feb 2022 |
| Megalomaniac | A person who is obsessed with their own power. | megalomano | 06 Feb 2022 |
| Allegation | A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. | alegacion | 06 Feb 2022 |
| Pretentious | Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. | presumido | 30 Jan 2022 |
| Odious | Extremely unpleasant, repulsive. | odioso | 23 Jan 2022 |
| Segregation | The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others. | segregacion | 16 Jan 2022 |
| Inhibition | A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way. | inhibicion | 02 Jan 2022 |
| Inherent | Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. | inherente | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Malice | The desire to harm someone; ill will. | malicia | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Peripeteia | A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances. | peripecia | 05 Dec 2021 |
| Provoke | Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone. | provocar | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Ravenous | Extremely hungry. | famelico | 21 Nov 2021 |
| Dubious | Fraught with uncertainty or doubt | dudoso | 14 Nov 2021 |
| Microcosm | A community, place, or situation regarded as summarising in miniature the characteristics of something much larger. | microcosmo | 07 Nov 2021 |
| Superfluous | Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. | superfluo | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Ambiguous | Unclear, without an obvious meaning. | ambiguo | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Jaunty | Having a lively, cheerful and self-confident manner. | garboso | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Incendiary | Designed to cause fires | incendiario | 03 Oct 2021 |
| Deportment | A person's behaviour or manners. | comportamiento | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Epiphany | A moment of sudden revelation. | epifania | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Solitude | Alone, a state of isolation. | soledad | 08 Sep 2021 |
| Succour | Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. | socorro | 29 Aug 2021 |
| preposterous | very silly or stupid | absurdo | 12 Jul 2021 |
| quintessential | the most typical example or most important part of something | prototípico | 05 Jul 2021 |
| tangible | capable of being touched | tangible | 28 Jun 2021 |
| palpable | so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt | palpable | 21 Jun 2021 |
| encapsulate | to summarise or condense | sintetizar | 14 Jun 2021 |
| contradictory | if two or more facts, pieces of advice, etc. are contradictory, they are very different from each other | contradictorio | 07 Jun 2021 |
| ostentatious | too obviously showing your money, possessions, or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you | ostentoso | 24 May 2021 |
| loquacious | tending to talk a great deal; talkative | locuaz | 17 May 2021 |
| sagacious | having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments | servil | 10 May 2021 |
| marginalise | to treat someone or something as if they are not important | marginar | 03 May 2021 |
| frantic | almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry | frenético | 26 Apr 2021 |
| fumble | to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands | hacer algo torpemente / hurdar | 19 Apr 2021 |
| integral | necessary and important as a part of a whole | esencial | 29 Mar 2021 |
| elated | extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved | alegrar | 22 Mar 2021 |
| engross | if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention | cautivar | 15 Mar 2021 |
| hysteria | extreme fear, excitement, anger, etc. that cannot be controlled | histeria | 08 Mar 2021 |
| obligatory | if something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or law | obligatorio | 01 Mar 2021 |
| fastidous | giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect | exigente | 22 Feb 2021 |
| liberal | respecting and allowing many different types of beliefs or behaviour | liberal | 08 Feb 2021 |
| ravenous | extremely hungry | hambriento | 01 Feb 2021 |
| nonchalant | feeling or appearing casually calm or realxed | despreocupado | 25 Jan 2021 |
| convey | make an idea known or understandable | expresar | 18 Jan 2021 |
| imply | indicate the truth or existence of something by suggestion | insinuar | 11 Jan 2021 |
| fundemental | a basic rule or principle; an essential part | fundamental | 04 Jan 2021 |
| evaluate | to judge how good something is and have an opinion on it | evaluar | 14 Dec 2020 |
| recognition | public respect and thanks for someone's achievements. | reconocimiento | 07 Dec 2020 |
| controversy | an argument about something that involves many people | polémica | 30 Nov 2020 |
| conform | to follow the rules and to behave in ways expected by others | ajustarse | 23 Nov 2020 |
| manipulate | to handle something skillfully, or to control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly. | manipular | 16 Nov 2020 |
| coherent | easy to understand because something is clear, logical and fits together | coherente | 09 Nov 2020 |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible answer; not clear | ambiguo | 02 Nov 2020 |
| altruistic | helping and caring for others with no advantage for you | altruista | 19 Oct 2020 |
| integrity | being honest and having strong moral principles | integridad | 12 Oct 2020 |
| tenacious | tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. | tenaz | 05 Oct 2020 |
| intrepid | fearless; adventurous | intrépido | 28 Sep 2020 |
| ambitious | having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. | ambicioso | 21 Sep 2020 |
| optimistic | being hopeful and confident about the future. | optimista | 14 Sep 2020 |
| compassion | Feeling sympathetic for someone and having a desire to help them | compasión | 07 Sep 2020 |
| empathy | the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems | empatía | 31 Aug 2020 |
| perceptible | able to be seen or noticed. | perceptible | 19 Jul 2020 |
| poetry | literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm | poesía | 12 Jul 2020 |
| tangible | perceptible by touch. | tangible | 05 Jul 2020 |
| vague | of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning, thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way | vaga | 28 Jun 2020 |
| nuance | a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | matiz | 21 Jun 2020 |
| furtive | sneaky or sly | furtiva | 14 Jun 2020 |
| synonymous | closely associated with or suggestive of something | sinónima | 07 Jun 2020 |
| denotation | the literal meaning of a word, rather than the feelings or ideas that the word suggests | denotación | 24 May 2020 |
| foreshadow | a literary device where a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story | presagiar | 17 May 2020 |
| hyperbole | when something is over-exaggerated for effect | hipérbole | 10 May 2020 |
| analogy | 0 | analogía | 03 May 2020 |
| oxymoron | a phrase that contradicts itself: used in writing for effect | oxímoron | 26 Apr 2020 |
| imperative | when something is vital or very important | imperativa | 19 Apr 2020 |
| implicit | when something is suggested, rather than clearly stated | implícita | 29 Mar 2020 |
| juxtaposition | when two things are placed close together so they can be compared or contrasted (usually within writing) | yuxtaposición | 22 Mar 2020 |
| empathy | the ability to idenitfy with another person's feelings | empatía | 15 Mar 2020 |
| eloquent | to express yourself powerfully and clearly | elocuente | 08 Mar 2020 |
| coherent | if something is coherent it is logical and clear | coherente | 01 Mar 2020 |
| amiable | the quality of being friendly or good-natured | amable | 23 Feb 2020 |
| Significance | the quality of being worthy of attention; importance. | significado | 09 Feb 2020 |
| Consequence | a result or effect | consecuencia | 02 Feb 2020 |
| contrast | 0 | contraste | 26 Jan 2020 |
| compare | estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. | comparar | 19 Jan 2020 |
| evaluate | form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess. | evaluar | 12 Jan 2020 |
| analyse | examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it. | analizar | 05 Jan 2020 |
| explain | make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. | explique | 15 Dec 2019 |
| describe | give a detailed account in words of something. | describir | 08 Dec 2019 |
| Connotation | 0 | Connotación | 01 Dec 2019 |
| venerable | accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. | venerable | 24 Nov 2019 |
| acquiesce | accept something reluctantly but without protest. | ceder | 17 Nov 2019 |
| vociferous | expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful. | vociferante | 10 Nov 2019 |
| meticulous | showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. | meticulosa | 03 Nov 2019 |
| diligent | having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties | diligente | 20 Oct 2019 |
| avarice | extreme greed for wealth or material gain. | avaricia | 13 Oct 2019 |
| alacrity | brisk and cheerful readiness. | prontitud | 06 Oct 2019 |
| fractious | 0 | díscolo/a | 29 Sep 2019 |
| superfluous | unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. | superfluo/a | 22 Sep 2019 |
| ubiquitous | present, appearing, or found everywhere. | ubicuo/a | 15 Sep 2019 |
| magnanimous | generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person. | magnánimo/a | 08 Sep 2019 |
| apoplectic | Overcome with anger; furious | apoplético/a | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Effervescence | vivacity and enthusiasm. | Efervescencia | 14 Jul 2019 |
| Cacophony | a harsh discordant mixture of sounds. | Cacofon | 07 Jul 2019 |
| Comeuppance | a punishment or fate that someone deserves. | Recibir castigo justo | 30 Jun 2019 |
| frivolous | If you describe an activity as frivolous, you disapprove of it because it is not useful and wastes time or money. | frívolo | 23 Jun 2019 |
| satire | Satire is the use of humour or exaggeration in order to show how foolish or wicked some people's behaviour or ideas are. | sátira | 16 Jun 2019 |
| tangible | If something is tangible, it is clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen, felt, or noticed. | tangible | 09 Jun 2019 |
| paramount | Something that is paramount or of paramount importance is more important than anything else. | supremo | 02 Jun 2019 |
| intrinsic | If something has intrinsic value or intrinsic interest, it is valuable or interesting because of its basic nature or character, and not because of its connection with other things. | intrínseco | 19 May 2019 |
| ambiguous | If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way. | ambiguo | 12 May 2019 |
| garrulous | If you describe someone as garrulous, you mean that they talk a great deal, especially about unimportant things. | gárrulo | 05 May 2019 |
| perseverance | Perseverance is the quality of continuing with something even though it is difficult. | perseverancia | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Atonement | Restoring the relationship between people and God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus | Expiación | 21 Apr 2019 |
| Salvation | Saving of the soul brought about by Jesus | Salvación | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Denomination | A subgroup of Christianity | Denominación | 24 Mar 2019 |
| Trinity | The belief that god has three persons (the Father, the son and the holy spirit) | Trinidad | 17 Mar 2019 |
| Omnipotent | All powerful | Omnipotente | 10 Mar 2019 |
| Resurrection | Rising from the dead | Resurrección | 03 Mar 2019 |
| Incarnation | God becoming man in Jesus | encarnación | 24 Feb 2019 |
| Resonant | (of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate. | Resonante | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Continuity | the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time. | Continuidad | 03 Feb 2019 |
| atrocious | If you describe something as atrocious, you are emphasising that its quality is very bad. | atroz | 27 Jan 2019 |
| Reparations | Compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation | Repeticiones | 20 Jan 2019 |
| eloquent | Speech or writing that is eloquent is well expressed and effective in persuading people. | elocuente | 13 Jan 2019 |
| oblivious | If you are oblivious to something or oblivious of it, you are not aware of it. | inconsciente de | 06 Jan 2019 |
| Democracy | a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. | Democracia | 16 Dec 2018 |
| exacerbate | If something exacerbates a problem or bad situation, it makes it worse. | exacerbar | 09 Dec 2018 |
| evocative | If you describe something as evocative, you mean that it is good or interesting because it produces pleasant memories, ideas, emotions, and responses in people. | evocador | 02 Dec 2018 |
| Communism | a theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs. | Comunismo | 25 Nov 2018 |
| Hydrosphere | all the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas, and sometimes including water over the earth's surface, such as clouds. | Hidrosfera | 18 Nov 2018 |
| detrimental | Something that is detrimental to something else has a harmful or damaging effect on it. | perjudicial | 11 Nov 2018 |
| pivotal | A pivotal role, point or figure in something is one that is very important and affects the success of that thing. | esencial | 04 Nov 2018 |
| Conurbation | an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city. | Conurbación | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Censorship | the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security. | Censura | 14 Oct 2018 |
| Dictatorship | government by a dictator. | Dictadura | 07 Oct 2018 |
| Genocide | the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group. | Genocidio | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Hinder | make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen. | Impedir | 23 Sep 2018 |
| Superstitious | having or showing a belief in superstitions. | Supersticioso | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Accomplish | achieve or complete successfully. | Realizar | 09 Sep 2018 |
| Tabula Rasa | an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate. | Tabula Rasa | 02 Sep 2018 |
| lucid | expressed clearly; easy to understand | coherente | 15 Jul 2018 |
| halcyon | denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. | pasado feliz | 08 Jul 2018 |
| frenetic | fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way | frenético | 01 Jul 2018 |
| placate | make (someone) less angry or hostile. | aplacar | 24 Jun 2018 |
| pugnacious | eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. | pugnaz | 17 Jun 2018 |
| prodigious | remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. | ingente | 10 Jun 2018 |
| austere | severe or strict in manner or attitude | estricto | 03 Jun 2018 |
| altruism | disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others. | altruismo | 20 May 2018 |
| diminutive | extremely or unusually small. | diminuto | 13 May 2018 |
| temporal | relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular. | temporal | 06 May 2018 |
| nebulous | vague or ill-defined. | nebuloso (fig) | 29 Apr 2018 |
| plethora | a large or excessive amount of something. | plétora | 22 Apr 2018 |
| innocuous | not harmful or offensive. | inocuo | 15 Apr 2018 |
| haughty | arrogantly superior and disdainful. | altivo | 25 Mar 2018 |
| hubris | excessive pride or self-confidence. | orgullo desmedido | 18 Mar 2018 |
| divisive | tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people. | divisorio | 11 Mar 2018 |
| demure | reserved, modest, and shy. | modesto | 04 Mar 2018 |
| precarious | not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. | precario | 25 Feb 2018 |
| deciduous | (of a tree or shrub) shedding its leaves annually. | caducifolio | 18 Feb 2018 |
| gratuitous | (of a tree or shrub) shedding its leaves annually. | arbitrario | 04 Feb 2018 |
| embellish | make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features | embellecer | 28 Jan 2018 |
| salient | most noticeable or important. | saliente | 21 Jan 2018 |
| episodic | occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals. | episódico | 14 Jan 2018 |
| integrity | the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. | honestidad | 07 Jan 2018 |
| quell | subdue or silence (someone). | reprimir | 31 Dec 2017 |
| tenacious | tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely | tenaz | 10 Dec 2017 |
| frenetic | fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. | frenético | 03 Dec 2017 |
| vermillion | a brilliant red pigment made from mercury sulphide (cinnabar). | bermellón | 26 Nov 2017 |
| cantankerous | bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative | gruñón | 19 Nov 2017 |
| chinwag | a chat. | charlatán | 12 Nov 2017 |
| lucid | expressed clearly; easy to understand | coherente | 05 Nov 2017 |
| vim | energy; enthusiasm | vitalidad | 29 Oct 2017 |
| estival | belonging to or appearing in summer. | estival | 15 Oct 2017 |
| interdigitate | interlock like the fingers of two clasped hands. | se intercalan | 08 Oct 2017 |
| divagate | wandered about | divagar | 01 Oct 2017 |
| gobsmacked | utterly astonished; astounded. | patidifuso | 24 Sep 2017 |
| phenology | the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life | fenología | 17 Sep 2017 |
| ameliorate | make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. | mejorarse | 10 Sep 2017 |
| glocal | adapting international products to local cultures | glocal | 03 Sep 2017 |
| obviate | remove (a need or difficulty); avoid or prevent (something undesirable) | evitar | 16 Jul 2017 |
| forthwith | immediately; without delay | (ahorita) | 09 Jul 2017 |
| gormless | lacking sense or initiative; foolish | (menso) | 02 Jul 2017 |
| zoogenic | produced or caused by animals e.g. zoogenic erosion | orogénico | 25 Jun 2017 |
| mugwump | a person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics | (apolítico) | 18 Jun 2017 |
| tickety-boo | in good order; fine | no literal translation | 11 Jun 2017 |
| pierian | of or relating to the region of Pieria in ancient Macedonia or to the Muses who were once worshipped there | pieriano | 04 Jun 2017 |
| comity | an association of nations for their mutual benefit; courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others | comité | 21 May 2017 |
| onomatopoeia | a word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to e.g. cuckoo, meow, boom | onomatopeya | 14 May 2017 |
| antidiluvian | of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood; ridiculously old-fashioned | antediluviano | 07 May 2017 |
| heuristic | involving or serving as an aid to learning, discovery, or problem-solving by experimental and especially trial-and-error methods | heurístico | 30 Apr 2017 |
| vexillology | the scientific study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, by extension, any interest in flags in general | vexiología | 23 Apr 2017 |
| alliaceous | relating to or denoting plants of a group that comprises the onions and other alliums | aliáceo | 16 Apr 2017 |
| jamboree | a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one | juerga | 26 Mar 2017 |
| nonpareil | someone or something that is beyond compare, an absolute model of perfection of a particular thing | sin par | 19 Mar 2017 |
| zeitgeber | a rhythmically occurring natural phenomenon which acts as a cue in the regulation of the body's circadian rhythms | temporizadores | 12 Mar 2017 |
| sniglet | any word coined for something that has no specific name | (cachibache) | 05 Mar 2017 |
| ossify | turn into bone or bony tissue; cease developing; stagnate | osificarse | 26 Feb 2017 |
| discombobulate | disconcert or confuse (someone) | discombobulate | 19 Feb 2017 |
| exuberant | full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness | exuberante | 05 Feb 2017 |
| isometric | a method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawings; a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction | isométrica | 29 Jan 2017 |
| resilient | able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed | (resistente) | 22 Jan 2017 |
| veracity | conformity to facts; accuracy | veracidad | 15 Jan 2017 |
| perspective | a particular way of considering something; in the graphic arts is an approximate representation, on a flat surface (such as paper), of an image as it is seen by the eye | perspectiva | 08 Jan 2017 |
| salubrious | a fancy way to describe something that's good for you or is generally favorable to mind or body, but it need not be limited to describing healthy foods or liquids | saludable | 01 Jan 2017 |
| gallivanting | To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement | (rondar) | 11 Dec 2016 |
| peculiar | different to what is normal or expected; strange. | peculiar | 04 Dec 2016 |
| voracious | wanting or devouring great quantities of food | voraz | 27 Nov 2016 |
| pictogram | a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase | pictograma | 20 Nov 2016 |
| telos | an end or purpose | telos | 13 Nov 2016 |
| 0 | fried quickly in a little hot fat | saltear | 06 Nov 2016 |
| quaff | drink (something, especially an alcoholic drink) heartily | (empinarse) | 30 Oct 2016 |
| flamboyant | ending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness | extravagante | 16 Oct 2016 |
| phosphorescent | 0 | fosforescente | 09 Oct 2016 |
| virtuous | having or showing high moral standards | virtuoso | 02 Oct 2016 |
| virtuous | having or showing high moral standards | virtuoso | 02 Oct 2016 |
| courteous | polite, respectful, or considerate in manner | cortés | 25 Sep 2016 |
| courteous | polite, respectful, or considerate in manner | cortés | 25 Sep 2016 |
| thermochromic | 0 | termocrómico | 18 Sep 2016 |
| thermochromic | 0 | termocrómico | 18 Sep 2016 |
| intellectual | relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas | intelectual | 11 Sep 2016 |
| intellectual | relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas | intelectual | 11 Sep 2016 |
| utilitarian | designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive | utilitario | 04 Sep 2016 |
| utilitarian | designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive | utilitario | 04 Sep 2016 |
| aptitude | a natural ability to do something | aptitud | 10 Jul 2016 |
| aspirational | aiming to improve or better | aspiracional | 03 Jul 2016 |
| utopia | an ideal community or society | utopía | 26 Jun 2016 |
| dystopia | a community or society that is undesirable or frightening | distopía | 19 Jun 2016 |
| hyperbole | Extravagant exaggeration | hipérbole | 12 Jun 2016 |
| benevolent | Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding. | benevolente | 05 Jun 2016 |
| fortitude | Courage; bravery; strength of mind. | fortaleza | 29 May 2016 |
| fortitude | Courage; bravery; strength of mind. | fortaleza | 22 May 2016 |
| integrity | The quality of being honest and having moral principles; the state of being undivided and whole. | integridad | 15 May 2016 |
| lethargic | Sluggish; slow; inactive. | letárgico | 08 May 2016 |
| lucid | Transparently clear; easily understandable. | lúcido | 01 May 2016 |
| rambunctious | Noisy and lacking restraint or discipline. | no literal translation | 24 Apr 2016 |
| serene | Calm; not agitated; peaceful. | sereno | 17 Apr 2016 |
| tenacious | Stubbornly unyielding; to keep a firm hold of something. | tenaz | 10 Apr 2016 |
| xenophobia | A fear of foreigners or strangers | xenofobia | 03 Apr 2016 |
| xenophobia | A fear of foreigners or strangers | xenofobia | 27 Mar 2016 |
| xenophobia | A fear of foreigners or strangers | xenofobia | 20 Mar 2016 |
| obscure | Not discovered or known about; not clearly expressed or easily understood | oscuro | 13 Mar 2016 |
| ominous | Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen | ominoso | 06 Mar 2016 |
| verdant | Green with grass or other vegetation | verdeante | 28 Feb 2016 |
| imminent | About to happen | inminente | 21 Feb 2016 |
| hasten | To cause to hurry up | no literal translation | 07 Feb 2016 |
| acumen | The ability to make good decisions | la agudeza | 31 Jan 2016 |
| flummox | To confuse | no literal translation | 24 Jan 2016 |
| affable | Being pleasant and at ease with talking to others | afable | 17 Jan 2016 |
| erudite | Learned; well-instructed; intelligent | erudito | 10 Jan 2016 |
| altruism | Unselfish behavior and interest in the welfare of others | altruismo | 03 Jan 2016 |
| incongruous | not fitting in with its surroundings | no literal translation | 13 Dec 2015 |
| repudiate | refuse to accept or be associated with | repudiar | 06 Dec 2015 |
| incipient | in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop | Incipiente | 29 Nov 2015 |
| voracious | wanting or devouring great quantities of food | Voraz | 22 Nov 2015 |
| nuance | a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound | no literal translation | 15 Nov 2015 |
| avid | having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something | Ávido | 08 Nov 2015 |
| adroit | clever or skillful in using the hands or mind | no literal translation | 01 Nov 2015 |
| plethora | a large or excessive amount of (something) | Plétora | 25 Oct 2015 |
| intrepid | fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect) | Intrépido | 18 Oct 2015 |
| reticent | not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily | Reticente | 11 Oct 2015 |
| infinitesimal | extremely small | Infinitesimal | 04 Oct 2015 |
| mellifluous | (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear | Melifluo | 27 Sep 2015 |
| incontrovertible | not able to be denied or disputed | Incontrovertible | 20 Sep 2015 |
| fortitude | courage in pain or adversity | Fortaleza | 13 Sep 2015 |
| resilience | the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness | no literal translation | 06 Sep 2015 |