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B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

apropiadamente
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
Ella estaba vestida apropiadamente para el evento.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

arroz sin procesar; campo de arroz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Los agricultores trabajaron duro en los campos de arroz durante la temporada de cosecha.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

enfoque mental
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La meditación mejora el enfoque mental y el rendimiento cognitivo.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

postguerra
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
El periodo de postguerra vio un crecimiento económico significativo.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

mercancías
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Los precios de las mercancías como el petróleo y el oro fluctúan frecuentemente.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

trimestral
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
La empresa publica informes trimestrales a los accionistas.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

placentero, agradable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Leer un buen libro es una actividad placentera.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
La esponja absorbió toda el agua.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

gasto
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gestionar el gasto es fundamental para hacer un presupuesto.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

polvoriento
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La estantería vieja estaba polvorienta después de años de abandono.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

colmena; lugar lleno de actividad
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
El jardín estaba zumbando con actividad mientras las abejas volaban de un lado a otro desde su colmena.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

yema de huevo
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Ella separó la clara del huevo de la yema.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

oferta; puja
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Ella hizo una oferta por el antiguo jarrón en la subasta.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trastorno
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La protesta terminó en trastorno cuando la multitud se volvió violenta.
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

validez
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
La validez del contrato expira el próximo mes.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

sistemático
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque sistemático para resolver el problema.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; escasez
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
El gobierno enfrentó un déficit presupuestario de millones debido al aumento del gasto.
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

socialismo
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
En el socialismo, los recursos se distribuyen de manera equitativa entre los ciudadanos.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

caracol
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
El caracol dejó un rastro brillante mientras se arrastraba por la hoja.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

peculiar; extraño; raro
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Ella tiene una forma peculiar de hablar.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

simpatía
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Ella expresó su simpatía por las víctimas del accidente.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

ingenuo
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Ella era ingenua por creer la historia del estafador.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formación de hábitos
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formación de hábitos requiere consistencia y disciplina.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuficiente
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Su explicación carecía de claridad.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

eventos catastróficos
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Los ciclones son eventos catastróficos en Bangladesh.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pala
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Él agarró una pala para limpiar la nieve del camino de entrada.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerante; generoso; progresista en pensamiento
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Ella tiene una actitud liberal hacia diferentes culturas y creencias.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

maquinaria
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
La fábrica invirtió en nueva maquinaria para aumentar la producción.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

vestido de lana
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Ella llevaba un vestido de lana cálido durante los meses de invierno.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

felicidad
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

acusado
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
El acusado se declaró no culpable en la corte.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progresión
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progresión en la tecnología impulsa la innovación.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

subtítulo
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Usa subtítulos para una mejor comprensión.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

pulir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Ella necesita pulir sus zapatos antes de la entrevista.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

cilantro
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Las hojas frescas de cilantro se espolvorean encima del curry.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

establecimiento de metas
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
El establecimiento efectivo de metas ayuda a las personas a mantenerse concentradas y motivadas.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directrices
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Las pautas para el uso de la IA son esenciales.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

órbita
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
El satélite mantiene su órbita alrededor de la Tierra.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminar
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La ley prohíbe a los empleadores discriminar contra las mujeres.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirata
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
El barco pirata fue visto cerca de la costa.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extremadamente divertido
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
El comediante contó una historia extremadamente divertida que hizo reír a todos.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

imponer
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
La contaminación impone efectos perjudiciales en el medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

responsable
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
Estar responsable ayuda a reducir los retrasos.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transportista
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La aerolínea es el mayor transportista del país.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

pegajoso
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
El caramelo es demasiado pegajoso para comer con las manos.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glaciares
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
El glaciar se está derritiendo lentamente debido al cambio climático.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

postura
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
La empresa adoptó una postura firme sobre la protección del medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

soledad
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La soledad puede proporcionar la oportunidad para una reflexión profunda.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

buque
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
El buque transportó suministros críticos.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparativo
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
El estudio mostró resultados comparativos entre diferentes métodos de enseñanza.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminar
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Elimina los hábitos que desperdician tiempo.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

borrador
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Ella terminó el primer borrador de su novela.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

contaminación
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
La contaminación del aire provoca problemas de salud.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organizador
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Ella fue la principal organizadora de la conferencia internacional.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

asertivo; seguro de sí mismo
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Ella es muy asertiva cuando habla en las reuniones.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

bloqueo de tiempo
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking ayuda a mejorar la productividad y eficiencia.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

desodorante
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Ella se aplicó desodorante antes de ir al gimnasio para mantenerse fresca durante el entrenamiento.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

malvado; perverso;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reina malvada lanzó un hechizo sobre la princesa.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

lanzado
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
El satélite fue lanzado con éxito.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

miedo; susto; pavor
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
El fuerte trueno le dio tal susto que dejó caer su taza de café.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en curso
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
El proyecto en curso terminará el próximo mes.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

excelente
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
El hotel proporcionó un servicio excelente durante nuestra estancia.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

alcalde
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
El alcalde anunció una nueva política para mejorar el transporte público.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distracciones
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Elimina las distracciones para una mejor productividad.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

cuchilla
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La hoja del cuchillo necesita ser afilada.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Se mudaron a las afueras de la ciudad para una vida más tranquila.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

hoja de laurel
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Añade una hoja de laurel a la sopa para un sabor extra.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sellar las grietas en las paredes puede evitar que las plagas entren.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

precedió
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Las nubes oscuras precedieron la fuerte lluvia.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débito; deuda; cargo
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
El banco mostró un débito de cincuenta dólares de mi cuenta corriente.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

incondicional
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Ella ofreció su apoyo incondicional a su amigo en necesidad.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

luchar
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Muchas regiones están luchando con la recuperación económica.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

aplausos
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
El actor recibió un fuerte aplauso después de su actuación.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

conceder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
La universidad le concedió una beca.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
El gobierno federal aprobó una nueva ley sobre atención sanitaria.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

filosófico
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Mantuvo una actitud tranquila y filosófica durante la crisis.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

acción colectiva
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Se necesita acción colectiva para mitigar el cambio climático.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

competir, afirmar
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Los atletas de todo el mundo compiten por el campeonato.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

inmunidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Una fuerte inmunidad protege contra infecciones.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transición
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables es vital.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

defectuoso
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
El diseño defectuoso del coche provocó un retiro del mercado.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

investigación / consulta
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
El comité inició una investigación sobre las irregularidades financieras.
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

comestible
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
Las bayas no solo son comestibles, sino también bastante sabrosas.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

dar un golpe rápido
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Él flickó el interruptor para encender la luz.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

anteriormente; antes
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
El edificio era anteriormente una escuela, pero ahora es un centro comunitario.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

ocupante
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
El coche tenía tres ocupantes en el momento del accidente.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
El aroma de pan recién horneado llenó la cocina.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

llama brillante
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
El fuego ardió durante horas antes de que se controlara.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

accionista
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Cada accionista tiene derecho a votar en la reunión anual.
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

anticipar
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
Esperamos una gran multitud en el evento.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

prototipo
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
La compañía construyó un prototipo del nuevo teléfono inteligente antes de la producción en masa.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

centígrado (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo 30 grados centígrados.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

punto de referencia
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La Ciudad del Mar Sabah Al Ahmad establece un punto de referencia en sostenibilidad.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

inscribirse
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Él decidió inscribirse en un curso de programación de computadoras.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Los agricultores en la región cultivan maíz como su principal cultivo tanto para alimentos como para piensos para animales.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

etiqueta
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Ella etiquetó su equipaje antes de abordar el avión.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

diseño
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
El diseñador presentó un nuevo diseño para el sitio web que era mucho más fácil de usar.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

ansiar profundamente
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Después de mudarse al extranjero, él extrañaba profundamente su ciudad natal.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
El tejido se sentía áspero al tacto.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fósil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
El fósil de un dinosaurio fue descubierto en las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

desinformado
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La decisión fue tomada por un comité desinformado.
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 /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspenso
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
La película nos mantuvo en suspenso hasta el final.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
El superintendente visitó las aulas para revisar el progreso.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

epidemia
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas en todo el país.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductivo; ineficaz
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La reunión fue improductiva y desperdició el tiempo de todos.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismo
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Sus pinturas son admiradas por su realismo.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Las prácticas sostenibles mitigan el impacto ambiental.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

horquilla
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Ella usó varias horquillas para sujetar su elegante peinado recogido.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.