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C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obsceno
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia y sonrojarse.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

bibliomanía
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Su bibliomanía lo llevó a llenar cada habitación con libros.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

beneficio eclesiástico
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
El obispo lo nombró para un beneficio eclesiástico rico.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sangre azul
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Ella vino de una familia de sangre azul con siglos de herencia real.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

cápsula redonda de semillas (como las de algodón o lino)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
El agricultor examinó el bol de algodón para verificar su calidad.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

bandido
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Los viajeros fueron atacados por bandidos en las montañas.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

torpe
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
El camarero torpe derramó las bebidas sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

percebe
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
El casco del viejo barco estaba cubierto de percebes.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

blasfemo
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
El libro fue prohibido por su contenido blasfemo.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

pez mantequilla
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
El pez mantequilla es popular en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

zapato resistente; acento
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Él compró un par de brogues elegantes para la boda.
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

sopa de mariscos
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
Pedimos bisque de langosta en el restaurante.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

línea recta
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Hizo una línea recta hacia la mesa de comida tan pronto como entró a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

objetos decorativos pequeños
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Las estanterías estaban llenas de pequeños objetos decorativos de sus viajes.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

burguesía
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
El burgués fue respetado como un próspero comerciante en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es necesario
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es necesario que cada ciudadano siga la ley.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

estridente
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un collar estridente que atraía la atención de todos.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

desconcertado
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Él se veía desconcertado después de escuchar las instrucciones complejas.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

parlotear; irse de la lengua
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Accidentalmente reveló la sorpresa a todos.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

caos; confusión ruidosa
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
El salón de clases estaba completamente caótico después de la alarma de incendios.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

relacionado con la embriaguez
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Los estudiantes organizaron una fiesta relacionada con la embriaguez después de los exámenes.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

reducir, mitigar
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Él habló con respiración contenida mientras esperaba el resultado.
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

verter o untar grasa derretida, jugos o líquido sobre la carne mientras se cocina
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
Ella bastó el pavo cada 30 minutos para mantenerlo jugoso.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

instrumento que registra cambios en la presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
El científico revisó el barógrafo para ver las variaciones de presión.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

crecer rápidamente
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
La población de la ciudad comenzó a crecer rápidamente después de la apertura de la nueva fábrica.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

curvatura
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Los marineros anclaron en las aguas tranquilas de la curvatura.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

intercambiar
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Ellos intercambiaban bromas a través de la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

un pedazo de ladrillo; crítica severa o censura
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
Los manifestantes enfadados arrojaron ladrillos a las ventanas del edificio.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

campanario
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
El campanario de la iglesia albergaba una gran campana de bronce.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

temprano
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Ella se levantó temprano para terminar su trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

terco
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
La impresora terco se negó a funcionar cuando más se necesitaba.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

burlas, conversación juguetona
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Los amigos disfrutaron de una ligera burlas con el café.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

complejo
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Las nuevas regulaciones fiscales son tan complejas que pocos las entienden.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

rudo
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Su respuesta brusca terminó la conversación.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

hechizar
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La actuación de la bailarina cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

beatificar
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
El papa decidió beatificar al mártir por su fe y sacrificio.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

inútil
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
Su intento inútil de arreglar la máquina solo desperdició tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

zapato pesado
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
El granjero llevaba viejos brogans mientras trabajaba en el campo.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

manzana campana
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
El árbol de manzana campana produce hermosas frutas rojas que son populares en las regiones tropicales
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

confundir
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

bilioso
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Se volvió bilioso después de escuchar la crítica injusta.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Ella tenía un desprecio despreocupado por las reglas.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

fiesta salvaje
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
El festival se convirtió en una fiesta salvaje a medianoche.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retrasar
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
El tráfico pesado retrasó nuestra llegada a la fiesta.
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

bisel
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
El carpintero biseló los bordes de la mesa.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

sentimiento trivial
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
El final de la película fue batético en lugar de trágico.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

presumir
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
El gerente presumió sobre despedir a las personas, pero no hizo nada.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un tipo de flauta (instrumento musical de madera grande)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
La orquesta presentó un hermoso solo de fagot.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
Su discurso de campaña estaba lleno de bombast, pero carecía de sustancia real.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

adorno pequeño
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Ella llevaba un adorno pequeño y brillante alrededor de su cuello.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

de busto grande
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
La actriz era descrita a menudo como de busto grande en las revistas de moda.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

ser apropiado para
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
La vestimenta formal es apropiada para la seriedad de la ocasión.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poeta
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
A Shakespeare a menudo se le llama el Poeta de Avon.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confuso, aturdido
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Su mente se sentía confusa después de la larga y agotadora reunión.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

oscuro, ignorante
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Los exploradores se perdieron en el bosque oscuro sin ningún guía.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

atigrado
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
El granjero tenía una vaca atigrada con rayas distintivas.
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

engañar
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
El estafador intentó engañar a personas inocentes con promesas falsas.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

tela bordada
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de brocado en la boda.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Su ropa estaba embarrada con barro.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondeando
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Ella caminó a través de las cortinas ondeando.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

trabajador de latón
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
El trabajador de latón hizo hermosas joyas de latón.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

pasillo techado
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
El pasillo techado conectaba la casa con el garaje.
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

dividir en dos partes
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
El camino se bifurca en dos caminos separados en la colina.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

ciudadano de la ciudad
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
En la Edad Media, un burgues tenía derecho a votar y a poseer propiedad.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

asegurar una cuerda
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
El escalador le pidió a su compañero que asegurara la cuerda fuertemente.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

lamentar
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

berenjena
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Mi madre cocinó curry de berenjena para el almuerzo.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
El bucanero navegó por el Caribe en busca de tesoros.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

ladrar
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
El ladrido de los sabuesos resonó en el bosque.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

retroceder
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Después de meses de progreso, empezó a retroceder hacia viejos hábitos.
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

mancha
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Su camisa tenía una mancha roja del jugo derramado.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

bípedo
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
Los humanos son ejemplos de criaturas bípedas.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

asediar, hostigar
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
La empresa estaba siendo asediada por constantes quejas de sus clientes.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliófilo
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Ella es una verdadera bibliófila que pasa los fines de semana en librerías antiguas.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

buganvilea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
La buganvilea que trepa sobre la pared del jardín crea una hermosa exhibición morada.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bicameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Los Estados Unidos tienen una legislatura bicameral compuesta por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

descarado
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Él dijo una mentira descarada frente a todos.
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

anda de difunto
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
El ataúd se colocó en la anda de difunto durante el servicio funerario.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

bravura
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
El pianista ofreció una interpretación de gran virtuosismo que dejó al público hechizado.
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

suceder
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
El que rompa las reglas, sufrirá las consecuencias.
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

dividido en dos partes
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
El río se dividió en dos partes cuando fluyó alrededor de la isla.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

flor bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La dulce fragancia de las flores bakul llenó el aire de la tarde en el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

abultado / redondeado
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
La rana tenía una nariz abultada y ojos grandes.
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

capacidad de absorción del cuerpo
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
La biodisponibilidad de la cúrcuma aumenta cuando se consume con pimienta negra.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

bárbaro
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
El barbarismo de los crímenes de guerra sorprendió a toda la comunidad internacional.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

camiseta sin mangas
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Se puso una camiseta de algodón debajo de su camisa.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

lastre
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
El barco fue cargado con lastre para mantenerse estable en la tormenta.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

abeja negra
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
La abeja negra estaba zumbando alrededor de las flores en el jardín.
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

salobre
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
El estuario del río contenía agua salobre.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

suprema bendición o felicidad, a menudo usada en referencia a las enseñanzas de Jesús en el Sermón de la Montaña
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Ella sintió un estado de beatitud después de recibir las buenas noticias.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

prometido
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Ella lo presentó como su prometido.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bendición
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La lluvia fue una bendición para los agricultores afectados por la sequía.
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

bolero (un baile español o una chaqueta corta abierta al frente)
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
Los bailarines realizaron un bolero apasionado en el festival.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

bromo
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
El bromo se utiliza comúnmente en productos químicos de tratamiento de agua.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

embobado, loco de amor
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Él estaba completamente embobado con su encanto.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconiano
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
El investigador siguió un enfoque baconiano de observación y experimentación.
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

burlesque
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
La obra fue una ingeniosa burla de la ópera tradicional.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

dominar
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
La estatua domina la plaza de la ciudad.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

ladera
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Subieron por la ladera de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

presumido
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
El estudiante presumido interrumpió al profesor varias veces.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

desacreditar
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Trató de desacreditar su buen nombre con rumores falsos.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

surgir como olas
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
El humo surgió como olas desde el edificio en llamas.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

amenazante
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Después del insulto, le dio una mirada amenazante.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Todos se dieron cuenta de que solo era un fanfarrón.
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

bota gruesa
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
El actor llevaba un buskin como parte de su traje clásico.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

un tipo de tela gruesa de lana
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
La vieja mesa de cartas estaba cubierta con baize desgastado.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teca bastarda
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
El árbol de teca bastarda florece con flores naranjas vibrantes en primavera.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

agradecido o en deuda
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Se sentía agradecido con su mentor por toda la orientación.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
El brigadier inspeccionó las tropas antes del desfile.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

calmar
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
El capitán intentó calmar a la tripulación ansiosa.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

depositario
Meaning
a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement
Example
The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.
El depositario debe cuidar adecuadamente los bienes.