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B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

autenticidad
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
La autenticidad del documento fue verificada.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
El artesano creó una hermosa silla de madera.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abundancia
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
La abundancia de verduras en invierno es notable.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconocer
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Ella reconoció su error y se disculpó.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alfabéticamente
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Los nombres están listados alfabéticamente en el registro.
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

afirmar
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
ella decidió afirmar su autoridad en la reunión.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

asesor
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
El comité sirve en una capacidad asesora para la junta directiva.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astrónomo
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
El astrónomo observó el nuevo cometa a través de su telescopio.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anónimo; sin nombre
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
El autor publicó el libro bajo un seudónimo anónimo.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocracia
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
La aristocracia a menudo tenía influencia sobre las decisiones políticas.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

alcanzado
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La región alcanzó un progreso notable.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

arquitectónico
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
La ciudad es conocida por sus hermosos diseños arquitectónicos.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

seguro; confiado
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Ella se sentía segura de que todo saldría bien.
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

evitar
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
La acción rápida ayudó a evitar un desastre.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

distraído
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Él está tan distraído que a menudo olvida sus llaves.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversidad
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Él permaneció fuerte frente a la adversidad.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformidad
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La política se implementó de conformidad con el derecho internacional.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animación
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
La animación en esta película es increíblemente detallada.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentalmente
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Él dejó caer el vaso accidentalmente.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Ella estudió arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

hábitos atómicos
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Desarrollar hábitos atómicos conduce al éxito a largo plazo.
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 /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accesorio; persona que ayuda a cometer un crimen
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Ella compró algunos accesorios elegantes para su nuevo teléfono.
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 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

asombroso
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
El asombroso descubrimiento cambió la forma en que vemos el universo.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un gran primate similar a un mono / imitar
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de los adultos.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Él supuestamente estuvo involucrado en el robo.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

asignación
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Los niños reciben una asignación semanal por ayudar con las tareas domésticas.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

aplaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió la actuación.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronómico
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
El precio astronómico refleja su exclusividad.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

color ceniza
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
El edificio viejo tenía paredes de color ceniza que necesitaban pintura.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

arrogancia
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Su arrogancia lo hizo impopular entre sus colegas.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

asalto
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Fue acusado de asalto después de la pelea.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

alinear / poner en línea recta
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
El gerente le pidió al equipo que alineara sus objetivos con la misión de la empresa.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

antepasado
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
El árbol genealógico muestra los nombres de todos los antepasados.
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 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analítico, investigativo, lógico
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Ella tiene un enfoque analítico para resolver problemas.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

acumulación
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
La acumulación de polvo afecta la eficiencia de los electrodomésticos.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
La novia y el novio se pararon frente al altar durante la ceremonia.
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 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

abandonar
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Tuvieron que abandonar su casa debido a la inundación.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

el más allá
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Muchas culturas tienen creencias diferentes sobre el más allá.
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

adquisición, compra, adquisición de activos
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
La estrategia de adquisición de la empresa impulsó el crecimiento.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirar
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a estudiar en el extranjero.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

exactitud; precisión
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
La exactitud de las mediciones es muy importante.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

campo, escenario
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
El partido de baloncesto se celebrará en la nueva arena en el centro de la ciudad.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

esperar
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Esperamos tu respuesta con gran anticipación.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armadura
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
El caballero llevaba una armadura pesada para protegerse en la batalla.
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 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatizar
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
Muchas empresas automatizan sus procesos para ahorrar tiempo.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

adolescente
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Los adolescentes a menudo experimentan cambios físicos y emocionales rápidos.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

afectuoso; cariñoso; tierno; que muestra afecto
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Ella es muy cariñosa con sus hijos.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

afectado; impactado
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Las áreas afectadas por la inundación necesitan asistencia inmediata.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

evitable
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
La mayor parte del daño era evitable con una buena planificación.
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 /ˈæbi/

abbey

abadía
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
La vieja abadía en la colina atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

auténtico; genuino; real; no falso
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
El museo exhibe solo artefactos auténticos de civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancestro
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Ella investigó su árbol genealógico para aprender sobre sus ancestros.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Decidió estudiar arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomía
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
La autonomía fue una demanda principal.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
La planta de aloe vera florece con flores tubulares naranjas o amarillas.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

ventajoso; favorable; lucrativo
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Esta posición ofrece oportunidades ventajosas para el crecimiento profesional.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxidantes
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en antioxidantes.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

activo
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
El bienes raíces es uno de los activos más valiosos.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avance
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
El avance tecnológico da forma al futuro.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aéreo / antena
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
El piloto realizó una increíble maniobra aérea.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

acusaciones
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Las alegaciones fueron investigadas por un organismo internacional.
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 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
El telescopio es capaz de detectar señales extraterrestres.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

comodidad
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
El apartamento tiene todas las comodidades necesarias para vivir cómodamente.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

asignar
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
El gerente asignó fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

anuncio
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
La compañía colocó un anuncio en el periódico para el nuevo puesto.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
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 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
La limpieza regular y una dieta equilibrada pueden ayudar a reducir el acné.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
El paciente sufrió de dolor agudo después de la cirugía.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

antropología
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Decidió especializarse en antropología en la universidad.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atómico
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La estructura atómica del hidrógeno es la más simple.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurdo, irracional
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

amplificar
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
El micrófono amplifica su voz.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

dolor
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Tuvo un terrible dolor de cabeza después de trabajar hasta tarde.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Le tomó un tiempo acostumbrarse al nuevo entorno.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

aliado
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Los dos países decidieron aliarse contra su enemigo común.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascenso, elevación
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Los alpinistas comenzaron su ascenso hacia la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

alteración
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
El sastre hizo una alteración en el traje.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

activista
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
El activista organizó una protesta contra la contaminación.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

consecuencias
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Las consecuencias del terremoto fueron devastadoras.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

agravar
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Rascar la erupción solo agravará la condición.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

aliado; asociado; relacionado
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Las fuerzas aliadas trabajaron juntas durante la guerra.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorizar
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
El gerente autorizará el pago mañana.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apóstrofe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Necesitas un apóstrofe en la palabra 'children’s'.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

recuerdo activo
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
El recuerdo activo mejora la memoria a largo plazo y la retención.
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

asombro
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Los niños miraban los fuegos artificiales con asombro.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

solicitante
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
El solicitante fue entrevistado para el puesto.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

anunciante
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
El anunciante pagó millones por un anuncio en el Super Bowl.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

lluvia ácida
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
La lluvia ácida daña los cultivos y los edificios.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

archivo
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
La biblioteca decidió archivar todos los antiguos manuscritos.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manera precisa, sin errores, correctamente
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Ella predijo con precisión el resultado de la elección.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

asteroide
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
El cinturón de asteroides se encuentra entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

acomodar
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
El hotel puede acomodar hasta 200 huéspedes.
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

ansiedad o nerviosismo
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
La meditación ayuda a reducir la ansiedad y el estrés.
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 /əˈreɪ/

array

serie, exposición
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
La tienda mostró una impresionante exposición de vestidos coloridos.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambiguo
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Su declaración era demasiado ambigua para entender.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

asignación
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
La asignación de presupuesto para la educación debe aumentarse.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

logro
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Graduarse de la universidad fue un gran logro para él.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manera atractiva
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
La habitación estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas.
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 adjective /æpt/

apt

apto
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Ella es una estudiante apta que entiende rápidamente los nuevos conceptos.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

delantal
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Ella se puso un delantal alrededor de su cintura antes de cocinar la cena.
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.