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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 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

arriesgado
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Invertir en esa startup es arriesgado, pero podria traer grandes recompensas.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

alterar
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Ella decidió alterar su vestido para que encajara mejor.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

sembrar
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
El agricultor sembrará semillas de trigo en el campo mañana.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Su dedicación a ayudar a los demás es verdaderamente admirable.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

violación de datos
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Una violación de datos expuso las contraseñas de millones de usuarios.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

afortunado
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Ella fue afortunada de escapar del accidente sin heridas.
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

parpadear
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
Ella parpadeó rápidamente para despejar el polvo de sus ojos.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

valientemente; sin miedo
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Ella dio un paso adelante con valentía para enfrentar el desafío.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subsecuente
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Los eventos subsecuentes aclararon los resultados.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

digno de amor; adorable
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
El cachorro era tan adorable que todos querían adoptarlo.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

aliviado
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Se sintió aliviada después de escuchar la buena noticia.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

alisar
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Ella se alisó el cabello antes de la reunión.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

fenómenos
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Fenómenos como inundaciones alteran los sistemas agrícolas.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Revolución Industrial
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio en los procesos de producción.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalición
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Varios partidos formaron una coalición para aprobar la nueva ley.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrificio
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
El país fue liberado gracias al sacrificio de los guerreros.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectivo
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
La empresa se reunirá con clientes prospectivos la próxima semana.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformacional
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Los proyectos transformacionales redefinen el progreso.
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 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

nutrición
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Una buena nutrición es vital para una vida saludable.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

resolución de conflictos
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La resolución de conflictos es vital para la paz global.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lenteja
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Ella cocinó lentejas rojas para la cena de esta noche.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flecha atravesará el objetivo.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litro
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La receta requiere dos litros de agua.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

posesión; propiedad; dominio
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
La casa ha estado en la posesión de su familia durante generaciones.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

miopía; visión a corto plazo
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Su decisión miope de abandonar la escuela temprano afectó sus perspectivas profesionales.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

empresa, especialmente un proyecto audaz o complejo
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
La empresa de exploración espacial requirió años de planificación y preparación.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanencia
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanencia del monumento de piedra impresionó a todos los visitantes.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
Como extranjero, le resultó difícil entender sus tradiciones.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

peligro; riesgo
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Fumar es un grave peligro para la salud que puede causar cáncer de pulmón y enfermedades del corazón.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

inconsciente; ajeno; sin saber
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Ella estaba completamente inconsciente del peligro.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

helado; extremadamente frío; hostil
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
El viento helado hizo que todos temblaran.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

políticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
El país está políticamente dividido entre dos partidos principales.
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

aunque
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
Finalmente estuvo de acuerdo, aunque de mala gana.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inevitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La muerte es una parte inevitable de la vida.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mala conducta
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
El maestro castigó al estudiante por su mala conducta.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

clasificar
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
El bibliotecario clasificó los libros por tema.
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 /dæm/

Dam

presa; embalse;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
La gran represa proporciona electricidad y controla las inundaciones en la región.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

incontable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intenso
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Ella asistió a un curso intensivo de inglés antes de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

explosión
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
La explosión sacudió todo el vecindario.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fomentar
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
El programa tiene como objetivo fomentar la creatividad en los jóvenes estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipán
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
El tulipán rojo floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

luto
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
La familia está de luto por su abuela.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pesimismo
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Su constante pesimismo hacía difícil mantener una actitud optimista.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

entrada de coche
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
El coche estaba estacionado en la entrada de coche junto al jardín.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

estudiante de segundo año
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Él es un estudiante de segundo año en la universidad, estudiando ciencias de la computación.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

foco
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
El cantante se mostró orgulloso bajo el foco.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

instructivo
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
El sitio web ofrece muchos videos instructivos para principiantes.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbono neutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser carbono neutral para 2030.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

fertilizante
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Los agricultores usan fertilizante para aumentar la producción de cultivos.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manera constante
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Las ganancias de la empresa han aumentado de manera constante.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

amigable con el medio ambiente
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Los productos ecológicos están diseñados para reducir el daño ecológico.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

suplemento
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Ella toma suplementos vitamínicos para mantener su salud.
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 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

respectivamente; en el orden dado; separadamente y en el orden ya mencionado
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John y Mary tienen 25 y 30 años respectivamente.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

loco
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
La idea de saltar desde el acantilado parecía una locura.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

himno
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido de fútbol.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

precedente
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La decisión del juez estableció un nuevo precedente para casos similares.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

lógica
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Su argumento se basaba en una lógica sólida.
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Escuchar música blues siempre lo calma.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

espina
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Cuidado con las espinas en el arbusto de rosa.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

avispón
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
El avispa me picó cuando molesté su nido.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

economía de mercado
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Una economía de mercado permite a las empresas competir libremente.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

bombardero
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
El escuadrón de bombarderos voló sobre la ciudad al amanecer.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

enorme; vasto; extenso
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El vasto océano se extendió hasta el horizonte.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

veraz
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Ella siempre fue sincera en sus respuestas durante la entrevista.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

hablar o escribir durante mucho tiempo de manera confusa o sin sentido; caminar sin un rumbo fijo por placer
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Él habló durante horas sobre su infancia de manera confusa.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

únicamente
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Él es completamente responsable de la decisión.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
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 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
El huracán devastó la ciudad costera.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

fortalecer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
El maestro usó ejemplos para reforzar la lección.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

cita; presupuesto
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
El artículo comenzó con una cita famosa de Shakespeare.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

opuesto
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Ella está firmemente en contra de las pruebas con animales.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

proporción
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
La proporción de niños a niñas en la clase es 2:1.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

al lado; junto a;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Ella caminó al lado de su amigo por el parque.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

empresa emergente
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
La startup consiguió financiación de los inversores.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
La adaptabilidad a los entornos cambiantes es crucial en los negocios.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exponer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
La investigación expuso la verdad sobre el escándalo.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

cuota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La reforma de la cuota fue una demanda clave.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

chocar, colisionar
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Los dos coches colisionaron en la intersección.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

cada hora; ocurrido o hecho cada hora; continuamente
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
El informe del clima se actualiza cada hora.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiota
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Él actuó como un idiota en la fiesta anoche.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

sirena
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
El coche de policía pasó con su sirena sonando.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

excéntrico
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
El artista era conocido por su estilo excéntrico.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

resultado; consecuencia;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
El resultado de las elecciones sorprendió a todos.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductivo
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
El ciclo reproductivo de las plagas puede causar infestaciones rápidas.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discreto
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Ella fue discreta sobre los detalles de su conversación.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

estadístico
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
El informe proporciona datos estadísticos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgar; grosero; rudo;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Su lenguaje vulgar ofendió a todos en la fiesta de la cena.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

desplazamiento
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Él se desplaza dos horas cada día para llegar a su oficina.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuga; agujero
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Hay una fuga en la tubería de agua.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

cámara
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
El rey celebró reuniones en su cámara privada.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

prejuiciado
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Él estaba prejuiciado contra las personas de otras regiones.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

secuencia
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La secuencia de baile fue perfectamente coreografiada.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Su especialidad es la cocina italiana.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

dominancia
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La dominancia del urdu era evidente.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agradable; placentero; encantador; dispuesto a estar de acuerdo
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
El clima es muy agradable hoy.