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B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

enojadamente
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Ella habló enojadamente cuando escuchó la noticia.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

pesadilla
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
El examen fue una pesadilla completa para los estudiantes no preparados.
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

comparación
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
La maestra hizo una comparación entre los dos poemas para mostrar sus diferentes estilos.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

mejorado
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Su salud ha mejorado significativamente desde el mes pasado.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

privacidad
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Todos tienen derecho a la privacidad.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporalmente
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La carretera está cerrada temporalmente para reparaciones.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentador
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
El pastel de chocolate parecía muy tentador en la ventana de la pastelería.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paisaje
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante con sus picos cubiertos de nieve y valles verdes.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

deleite; placer
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
La risa de los niños llenó su corazón de puro deleite.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

matemáticas
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Las matemáticas nos ayudan a entender los patrones en la naturaleza y el universo.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

descuido; negligencia
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Su descuido con el dinero llevó a graves problemas financieros.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

cambiar
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Cambié de café a té.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

a mitad de camino
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nos encontramos a mitad de camino entre las dos ciudades.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
El documental sobre la vida marina fue fascinante.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

consejo
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
El consejo de la ciudad votó para mejorar el transporte público.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

creencia; confianza
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Su creencia en la justicia nunca vaciló.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automático
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Este coche tiene una transmisión automática.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

apego
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
El apego que sentía por su ciudad natal era innegable.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

sudadera
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Llevaba una sudadera gris mientras corría en el parque.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vacío
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Su cara se quedó vacía cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reaccionar
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Ella reaccionó con enojo cuando escuchó las noticias.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

emocional
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Visitar el sitio de entierro lo hizo emocional.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ajo
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La receta requiere tres dientes de ajo fresco para realzar el sabor.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

física
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Decidió especializarse en física en la universidad.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

hacia abajo
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La pelota rodó hacia abajo por la pendiente.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

brillantemente
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Las estrellas brillaban brillantemente en el cielo nocturno despejado.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

completamente
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Ella está completamente consciente de los riesgos.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

encantador
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
El pueblo está lleno de encantadoras casitas.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

esparcir
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
La noticia se esparció rápidamente por el pueblo.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

originalmente
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Originalmente, ella quería ser doctora.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

increíble
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
La actuación del mago fue absolutamente increíble.
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

ciudadanos
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
Los ciudadanos deben seguir las regulaciones sobre la contaminación.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

asociado
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Ella está estrechamente asociada con los movimientos ambientales.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

pecho; baúl
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
El doctor escuchó su pecho con un estetoscopio.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

testigo
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
El testigo declaró en el tribunal ayer.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

cancelación
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La aerolínea anunció la cancelación de varios vuelos.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

independencia
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
La independencia inspiró el movimiento.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincero; genuino; sin pretensiones
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Ella me dio una sincera disculpa por su error.
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

uniforme
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
Todos los estudiantes deben usar un uniforme en la escuela.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

bolso
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Ella guardó su billetera en su bolso.
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

satisfacción
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
Ella sintió una gran satisfacción después de completar el proyecto.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

frenar
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Él frenó repentinamente para evitar golpear al perro.
B1 adverb /ˈðɛərˌfɔr/

Therefore

por lo tanto
Meaning
for that reason; consequently
Example
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.
Estaba lloviendo, por lo tanto, nos quedamos adentro.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

científico
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Los descubrimientos científicos siguen dando forma a nuestra comprensión del mundo.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romántico
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Disfrutaron de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.
B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

exhibición
Meaning
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example
The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.
La exposición de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales de toda la región.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

prisionero
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
El prisionero fue liberado bajo fianza después de cumplir 10 años.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efectivamente
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
El equipo trabajó juntos efectivamente para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfectamente
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Ella realizó la tarea perfectamente.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

no remunerado; sin pago
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Trabajó como una pasante no remunerada durante seis meses.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

microscopio
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
El científico observó las bacterias bajo el microscopio.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importar
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
El país importa petróleo del extranjero.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivar
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
El discurso del entrenador motivó al equipo a ganar el campeonato.
B1 noun trend

trend

tendencia
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
La tendencia actual de la deforestación es alarmante.
B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

significativo; con propósito;
Meaning
having significance; purposeful; important
Example
She found meaningful work helping others.
Ella encontró un trabajo significativo ayudando a los demás.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

crédito, reconocimiento
Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
Ella recibió crédito por su contribución al proyecto.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

nota, grado
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
El profesor calificó todos los papeles para el fin de semana.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

queja
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
El gerente recibió una queja de un cliente sobre el mal servicio.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identidad
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
El día refuerza nuestra identidad nacional.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

asustar
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
El ruido fuerte asustó al niño.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

tableta
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Ella tomó una tableta para aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Necesito calcular el costo total.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

crítica
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
La nueva política ha recibido mucha crítica por parte del público.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

proteínas
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Las carnes magras y las legumbres proporcionan proteínas de alta calidad.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

eficiente
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Los métodos agrícolas eficientes mejoran los rendimientos.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

bendecir
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
El sacerdote bendijo a la congregación.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

instrumento
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
El médico utilizó un instrumento especial durante la cirugía.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustrado
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Ella se sintió frustrada después de reprobar el examen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

crudo
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Comer carne cruda puede ser peligroso.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

organización
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
La organización fue inaugurada oficialmente en 2024.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

recepción; recepción formal; bienvenida;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un hermoso hotel.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

regional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Los centros regionales apoyan a las industrias locales.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transportar en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
El bote transportó a los pasajeros a través del río.
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

combinado
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
El esfuerzo combinado del equipo llevó al éxito.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

ciruela
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La ciruela morada estaba jugosa y deliciosa.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

matón / acosador
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
La maestra detuvo al niño mayor de intentar intimidar a sus compañeros de clase.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

blusa
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Ella usó una blusa de seda hermosa para la fiesta.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detallado
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado de la situación.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

felicitación
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Envió una felicitación a su amiga por ganar el premio.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

ingrediente
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
La harina es un ingrediente clave en la preparación del pan.
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

emociones
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
Las emociones fueron altas durante las protestas.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

título; cargo; honorifico
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
El título del libro es muy interesante.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

vida silvestre
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
El parque es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

diálogo; conversación
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Los líderes políticos participaron en un diálogo significativo para resolver el conflicto.
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

sucede
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
La nieve ocurre en regiones con temperaturas bajo cero.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

navegar
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
A ella le gusta navegar libros en la biblioteca.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

terapia
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
La terapia génica ofrece esperanza para los trastornos genéticos.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

refugio
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Los excursionistas encontraron refugio en una cueva durante la fuerte lluvia.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

repetido; que ocurre varias veces
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Él hizo intentos repetidos para contactarla.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

candidato
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
El candidato dio un discurso fuerte durante el debate.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / conspiración
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ellos idearon un esquema para engañar a los inversionistas.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

extensión; ampliación
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
El profesor concedió una extensión para la fecha límite de la tarea.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovador
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Se requieren estrategias innovadoras para combatir la contaminación.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

explorar
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Decidieron explorar el bosque juntos.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agresivo
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
El vendedor utilizó una estrategia agresiva para cerrar el trato.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

comer, beber, consumir
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Consumimos mucha agua durante el verano.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

invertir
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
Invertir en propiedad intelectual puede generar ingresos pasivos.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
El próximo evento se llevará a cabo la próxima semana.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

ausente
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Ella estuvo ausente de la reunión ayer.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

venda
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
La enfermera vendó su brazo herido.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontera
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
El río marca la frontera.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

costero
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Construyeron un resort en una zona costera.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

frío; pimiento picante;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
El chef añadió chile rojo para hacer el curry más picante.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

biblia
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Ella lee la Biblia cada mañana.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

opinión
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
En mi opinión, esta es la mejor solución.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

real
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
El costo real fue más alto de lo esperado.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

parrilla / asar
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Asamos algo de pollo para la cena.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

culpable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Ella se sintió culpable por mentirle a sus padres.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

principalmente; en su mayoría
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
La conferencia fue principalmente sobre la protección ambiental y el cambio climático.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ritmo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Ella caminaba a un ritmo lento.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

posponer
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La reunión fue postpuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

nieta
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Su nieta la visita todos los fines de semana.