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B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

ajuste
Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
El doctor hizo un ajuste en la medicación del paciente.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

saneamiento
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
Las buenas prácticas de saneamiento son clave para prevenir infestaciones.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

extensivamente
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Ella viajó extensivamente por Europa para su investigación.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

competir, desafiar
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Ella decidió disputar las elecciones contra el incumbente.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

enviado
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Un equipo fue enviado rápidamente.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

mínimo
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Este año vio una tasa mínima de desempleo.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

azotar
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
El entrenador azotó al caballo para hacerlo correr más rápido.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

ropa de lino
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Ella compró nuevas cortinas de lino para la sala de estar.
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

clasificación
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
La clasificación de los animales ayuda a entender su biología.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

alojamiento; cuarteles; alojamiento militar
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
Los soldados regresaron a sus cuarteles después del ejercicio de entrenamiento.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

hierba
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
El jardín estaba lleno de hierbas que necesitaban ser eliminadas.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitrario
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La calificación arbitraria del profesor molestó a muchos estudiantes.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
El área fue evacuada para proteger a los civiles.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

asombroso, sorprendente, impresionante
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Los trucos asombrosos del mago dejaron al público sin palabras.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

conversar
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Conversaron sobre literatura durante horas.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

cita; presupuesto
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
El artículo comenzó con una cita famosa de Shakespeare.
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

oscuro
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
El significado del poema era oscuro para la mayoría de los lectores.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biológico
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Ella está estudiando ciencias biológicas en la universidad.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

seguimiento del progreso
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
El seguimiento regular del progreso ayuda a alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

camaleón
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
El camaleón cambió de color de verde a marrón.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

éxito empresarial
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
La innovación impulsa el éxito empresarial.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga en el aeropuerto.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

rangos
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Él rápidamente ascendió en las filas del ejército.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

cañón
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
El castillo fue defendido por varios grandes cañones.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspender
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
La compañía decidió suspender su membresía.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Su especialidad es la medicina pediátrica.
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

aplicable
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
Esta regla también es aplicable al cuidado de los ojos.
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dinámico
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vida fluye en una corriente dinámica.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

sobresaltado
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Ella se sobresaltó por el ruido fuerte afuera.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuficiente
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Su explicación fue insuficiente para aclarar la confusión.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

columna
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
El antiguo templo fue sostenido por enormes columnas de piedra.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignificante
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
A menudo se molesta por las cosas más insignificantes.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

pesticida
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
El pesticida rociado en el campo mató a los insectos dañinos.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

lujoso
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Se hospedaron en un hotel lujoso durante sus vacaciones.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolerancia
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
El líder fue criticado por su intolerancia hacia otras religiones.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesh es famoso por su industria textil de alta calidad.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nervio; coraje
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Ella reunió el valor para hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

inconsciente; ajeno; sin saber
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Ella estaba completamente inconsciente del peligro.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densamente
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
El área está densamente cubierta de árboles.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La colaboración internacional es necesaria para luchar contra la contaminación.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

asociación
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Nuestra asociación ha ayudado a ambas empresas a crecer.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

optometrista
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
El optometrista ajustó mis nuevas gafas para que quedaran mejor.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

entusiasta y amigable; sustancial y nutritivo
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Nos dio una cálida bienvenida cuando llegamos a su casa.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

maduro
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Ella se ha convertido en una líder madura y segura de sí misma.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

cadete
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
El cadete marchó orgullosamente en el desfile.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolerable; aceptable, aunque no ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
El calor era apenas tolerable en la tarde.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

considerado; atento
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
Él siempre es considerado con los sentimientos de los demás.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
El portavoz dirigió la conferencia de prensa en nombre de la empresa.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

búnker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Se escondieron en un búnker durante el ataque aéreo.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

comisión
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
La comisión recomienda reformas constitucionales.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

empresa
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Empezar una nueva empresa es una empresa difícil.
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificialmente;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
El lago fue creado artificialmente para fines de riego.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certificación
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Recibió su certificación profesional después de completar el programa de formación.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

clasificación
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Su clasificación en la competencia mejoró después de cada ronda.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

valientemente; sin miedo
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Ella dio un paso adelante con valentía para enfrentar el desafío.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

aplastar
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Ella accidentalmente aplastó el insecto con su zapato.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

aspiración
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Su aspiración es convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actualmente; pronto; en un rato
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
El doctor te verá pronto.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

apoyo
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Ella fue muy supportive durante mis tiempos difíciles.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

prejuicio
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Debemos luchar contra los prejuicios y la discriminación en nuestra sociedad.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

estacional
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Muchas empresas contratan trabajadores estacionales durante las vacaciones.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

conservador
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Él tiene opiniones conservadoras sobre la familia y la sociedad.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

astuto / sagaz
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa astuta.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

restante; lo que queda
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
El resto de la comida fue guardado en el refrigerador.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

confesión
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
El sospechoso hizo una confesión completa a la policía.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

vestíbulo
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Nos encontramos con el gerente en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paraíso; un lugar o estado de felicidad perfecta; un lugar ideal o perfecto
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
La isla tropical era como el paraíso para los turistas.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

camino
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
El estrecho camino llevaba al jardín oculto.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La taza de café tenía una astilla en su borde.
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

optimista
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
Como optimista, siempre creyó que las cosas mejorarían.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

soportar
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Tuvo que soportar años de dificultades antes de alcanzar el éxito.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

enchufe
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Ella insertó el enchufe en el enchufe.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
El artesano creó una hermosa escultura de madera.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnífico
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vista desde la montaña fue realmente magnífica.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

florecer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Su negocio comenzó a florecer después de que introdujo las ventas en línea.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

codicia
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Su codicia por el dinero lo llevó a tomar decisiones empresariales poco éticas.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Los esfuerzos de reforestación son cruciales para restaurar los ecosistemas.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

invernadero
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Los agricultores construyeron un gran invernadero para cultivar tomates en el invierno.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

manejo
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Su manejo de la situación fue impresionante.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

elegir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Muchos estudiantes optan por estudiar en el extranjero para tener mejores oportunidades.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notorio
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
La zona es notoria por su alta tasa de criminalidad.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

coincidencia
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Fue una extraña coincidencia que ambos llevaran el mismo vestido a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

maternidad
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Ella abrazó las alegrías y los desafíos de la maternidad.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

femenino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo muy femenino de vestir.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

uso
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
El diccionario explica el uso correcto de palabras difíciles.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

lamentar
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Se reunieron para lamentar la pérdida de su amigo.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

hecho a medida
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Él llevaba un traje hecho a medida que complementaba perfectamente su físico.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

gravemente
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Él resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayo / viga
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayo de luz entró por la ventana.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

filósofo
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sócrates fue un filósofo famoso de la antigua Grecia.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerante
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Él es muy tolerante con las creencias de los demás.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

despreparado
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Él estaba desprevenido para el examen difícil.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

el segundo
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre el té y el café, prefiero el segundo.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

cuervo
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
El cuervo graznó fuerte desde la rama del árbol.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

duradero; resistente; fuerte
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Esta tela duradera durará muchos años.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

minería
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
La minería en esta área ha aumentado en los últimos años.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

nuez
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Me encanta comer nueces con miel en el desayuno.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

visibilidad
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
El aumento de la visibilidad en las redes sociales puede ayudar a que los negocios crezcan.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

acusación
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Ella hizo una acusación de robo contra su colega.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infeccioso
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Su risa infecciosa hizo sonreír a todos.