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B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Apreciar
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Realmente aprecio tu ayuda con este proyecto.
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

afecto; cariño
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
Ella tiene un profundo afecto por su abuela.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

jubilarse
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Ella decidió jubilarse después de trabajar durante 40 años.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

distante
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Podíamos ver una montaña distante en el horizonte.
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

contenedor
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Los contenedores son esenciales para la logística.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

derrota
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
El ejército logró derrotar a las fuerzas enemigas.
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

ilegal
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
Es ilegal conducir sin una licencia válida.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

preparación
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
El equipo hizo una preparación cuidadosa para la presentación.
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 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
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 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

camión pequeño con una parte trasera abierta; el acto de recoger o mejorar algo
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
La empresa programó una recogida para los productos devueltos.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

entregar
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
El mensajero entregará el paquete mañana.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

agente
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
El agente inmobiliario nos mostró varias casas.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

acentuación
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Ella habló inglés con un fuerte acento francés.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

preciso
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Ella dio instrucciones precisas para el experimento.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

maravilloso
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación maravillosa en el escenario.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

gorrión
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
El gorrión cantó alegremente desde la rama del árbol.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

sólido
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
El suelo estaba sólido bajo los pies.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

seco
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Ella agregó algunas flores secas al jarrón para decoración.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

pastelito
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Compré una caja de pasteles frescos para el desayuno.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

química
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
Tienen una gran química y trabajan bien juntos.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

igualdad
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
La igualdad en la educación es un objetivo clave.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

momento adecuado
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Un buen momento es esencial en las negociaciones comerciales.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

destello; resplandor
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Hubo un destello brillante de relámpago seguido de un trueno.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

estándares
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Los altos estándares inspiran a los competidores.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

desafortunadamente
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Desafortunadamente, el tiempo estuvo mal para nuestro picnic.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cocedor de arroz eléctrico
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
El cocedor de arroz se apaga automáticamente cuando el arroz está perfectamente cocido.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

chismear
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
A ellos les encanta chismear sobre sus vecinos.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

sábana
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
La sábana blanca y limpia se sintió suave contra su piel.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

controlado
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
El experimento se realizó en un entorno controlado.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

cintura
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Ella se ató un cinturón alrededor de su cintura.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

encanto; hechizo; amabilidad
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Su encanto natural y agudeza la hicieron popular en las reuniones sociales.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

alojamiento
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
El hotel proporciona alojamiento cómodo para los turistas.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variar
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Las condiciones climáticas varían a lo largo del día.
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

respirar
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
Fue difícil respirar en la habitación llena de humo.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

felicidad
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

de otra manera; si no; o sino
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Estudia mucho, de lo contrario, reprobarás el examen.
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

participar
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
Se anima a los estudiantes a participar en actividades extracurriculares.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

retrato
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
El artista pintó un hermoso retrato de su esposa.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amante
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Ella se encontraba con su amante en el café cada tarde.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

rechazar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
El comité decidió rechazar la propuesta.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantía
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
La empresa garantiza un reembolso si el producto está defectuoso.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

encantado
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Ella estaba encantada con el regalo sorpresa.
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 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

representante
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
El representante abordó problemas críticos.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

avergonzar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Su comentario grosero realmente la avergonzó frente a todos.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

presidenta
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Fue elegida presidenta de la empresa tras años de experiencia.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masa
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Una enorme masa de personas se reunió en la plaza.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalmente
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Ella normalmente llega al trabajo a las 9 AM.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

rebanada; trozo
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
¿Te gustaría una rebanada de pizza?
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

acera
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Ella caminó por la acera para llegar a la parada del autobús.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

diferente; no similar
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
A diferencia de su hermano, él prefiere actividades tranquilas.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

farmacia
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar antibióticos.
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

temporizador
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
He programmed the timer for thirty minutes to complete the task.
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

caballero; caballero medieval
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
El valiente caballero rescató a la princesa del castillo del dragón.
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 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demostrar
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
La maestra demostró el experimento a la clase.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

disparar / tomar una foto
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Él aprendió a disparar un arco y flecha.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

inocente; puro; inocuo
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
La niña inocente no tenía idea de que sus padres estaban planeando una fiesta sorpresa.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

salmón
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sirvieron salmón a la parrilla para la cena.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

definición
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
El diccionario da una definición clara de la palabra.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

ansioso; entusiasta; con ganas de; emocionado
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Ella estaba ansiosa por comenzar su nuevo trabajo.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

gastado, agotado
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Ella gastó toda su energía preparándose para el examen.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

derretimiento
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
El hielo se está derritiendo rápidamente bajo el sol caliente.
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 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

anterior
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Él es un presidente anterior de la asociación.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sordo; con dificultad para oír
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
El niño sordo aprendió a comunicarse usando lenguaje de señas.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

crítico
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Abordar los problemas críticos en la educación es imperativo.
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 /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/

Expression

expresión; manifestación;
Meaning
the act of making thoughts or feelings known; a look on someone's face
Example
The artist's painting was a beautiful expression of her inner emotions.
La pintura del artista fue una hermosa expresión de sus emociones internas.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

desventaja
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
El dominio del urdu puso a los bengalíes en desventaja.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lanzar
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
El pescador lanza su línea al agua.
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

reducción
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
La reducción de los gases de efecto invernadero es un objetivo global principal.
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 /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

laboratorio
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Los estudiantes realizaron el experimento en el laboratorio de química.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

datos personales
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Proteger los datos personales es crucial en la era digital.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

premio
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Ganó el primer premio en la competencia.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

caminar / aumento
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una caminata en las colinas este fin de semana.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

tobillo
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Se torció el tobillo mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Ella sumergió su pan en la sopa.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

carro
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
El granjero cargó heno en el carro.
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Ella tiene una buena salud mental y resiliencia.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localizar
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ellos lograron localizar las llaves perdidas debajo del sofá.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

cronometrear
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Él cronometró la carrera con un cronómetro.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

picante
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Este curry está demasiado picante para que lo coma.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

conservación
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
La conservación de los bosques es crucial para la estabilidad climática.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

préstamo
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Él tomó un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

músculo
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a fortalecer tu músculo.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

valor; precio; importancia
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
Este jarrón antiguo tiene un gran valor sentimental para nuestra familia.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

lugar
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
El sitio de construcción está listo para la siguiente fase del proyecto.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

felicidad
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

crucial
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
La tolerancia a fallos es crucial para la fiabilidad.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

error tipográfico
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
El informe estaba lleno de errores tipográficos.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

torneo
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
El torneo mostró un talento excepcional.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

revisar
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Ella tuvo que revisar su ensayo antes de la entrega.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
El canal fue construido para ayudar a transportar bienes a través de la región.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

condado
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Ella creció en un pequeño condado en el norte de Inglaterra.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

violencia; brutalidad; intensidad extrema
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
El gobierno condenó todas las formas de violencia contra los civiles.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

imaginación; facultad creativa
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
La imaginación de los niños les permite convertir una caja de cartón en una nave espacial o castillo.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fluido; elocuente
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Ella es fluida en tres idiomas, incluidos el inglés y el francés.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

directo
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
Su explicación fue directa y clara.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

vehículos
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Hoy en día hay muchos tipos de vehículos en la carretera.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

agenda
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
La agenda de la reunión incluye discusiones sobre el presupuesto.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuir
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Todos contribuyeron con dinero para comprar un regalo de despedida para el maestro.
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 /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

áspero; rugoso; duro
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
La superficie rugosa de la roca me lastimó las manos.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatura
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Ella estudió literatura inglesa en la universidad.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

basura; cosas inútiles; tonterías
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Por favor, tira la basura en el contenedor.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

continuando
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Ellos están continuando su viaje a pesar de la lluvia.