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C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

adecuado; apropiado; adecuado para una situación o persona particular
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Llevó ropa formal adecuada para la ocasión importante.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

pez bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
El pez bele se captura comúnmente en los ríos de Bangladés.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

postrado en cama
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
El hombre anciano ha estado postrado en cama durante varios meses.
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 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

beatífico
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Ella tenía una sonrisa beatífica después de escuchar las buenas noticias.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

novio
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
El nervioso novio esperó en el altar a que llegara su novia.
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

hacer un ruido fuerte
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
Las bocinas del coche sonaron toda la noche.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Pude oír el zumbido del teléfono durante la reunión.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

básico; fundamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Aprender gramática básica de inglés es esencial para los principiantes.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

entierro
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La ceremonia del entierro tuvo lugar por la tarde.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finanzas empresariales
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Una buena financiación empresarial mejora la rentabilidad.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

desterrar
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
El rey desterró al traidor del reino.
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.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

entrenamiento cerebral
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
El entrenamiento cerebral regular puede mejorar la retención de la memoria.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

hervido
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Ella sirvió huevos cocidos para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

líder de tendencia
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
La compañía se ve como un líder de tendencia de la industria tecnológica.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

benévolo, generoso
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
El líder benévolo donó fondos para construir un hospital.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

benefactor; patrón; donante
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
El benefactor anónimo donó millones al hospital.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

cesta
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
Ella llevó las manzanas en una cesta.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

playa
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Pasaron el día relajándose en la playa.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

corredor
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
El corredor de bolsa me ayudó a invertir mi dinero sabiamente.
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

inclinación; tendencia
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
Ella tiene una inclinación natural por la música y el arte.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Los colegas disfrutaron de un poco de banter ligero durante la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo comercial bilateral.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

tesorero
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
El tesorero aprobó el presupuesto para la nueva biblioteca.
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 /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 /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.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

benevolente, generoso, bondadoso
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Su naturaleza benevolente lo hizo querido.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

discutir por cosas triviales
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Los niños comenzaron a discutir por el último pedazo de pastel.
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.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

antes
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Ella llegó antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

fardo
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Los trabajadores cargaron el fardo de algodón en el camión.
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

quemar
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
La vela se quemará durante varias horas.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

verde botella
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido de color verde botella a la fiesta de la noche.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigámico
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
El hombre fue arrestado por ser un bigamista.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botánica
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Ella está estudiando botánica en la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

inocente
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Ella permaneció tranquila e inocente durante toda la investigación.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

herrero
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
El herrero martilló el hierro caliente para convertirlo en una herradura.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bastardo
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Lo llamó bastardo con ira.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

respaldo
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
El proyecto recibió respaldo de varios inversionistas importantes.
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

rebuzno
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
El burro comenzó a rebuznar fuerte en el campo.
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 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

La parte posterior del cañón de un arma; la posición de un bebé en el útero donde los glúteos o los pies salen primero al nacer.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
El rifle fue cargado a través de la culata.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

pausa
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
Las pausas cortas refrescan tu mente.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

beneficio; ventaja; ganancia
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
El ejercicio tiene muchos beneficios para tu cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

nuez de betel
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
La nuez de betel se mastica comúnmente en muchos países del sur de Asia.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

empezar
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Comenzaré mis estudios mañana.
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

traidor; delator
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
El traidor fue expuesto y enfrentó graves consecuencias.
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

bañarse
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
Me baño cada mañana antes de ir al trabajo.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botánico
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Ella trabaja en el jardín botánico.
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.
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 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

pulir
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Él pulió la vieja mesa hasta que brilló.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pan
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Ella compró pan fresco de la panadería.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

hacer amistad
Meaning
to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with
Example
She befriended the new student at school.
Ella hizo amistad con el nuevo estudiante en la escuela.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

población de mariposas
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La población de mariposas está disminuyendo debido a la pérdida de hábitat.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

degradación / distorsión
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Los críticos llamaron al remake una bastardización de la película original.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

beligerante o agresivo
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Su actitud beligerante a menudo conduce a conflictos.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

biografía
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Estoy leyendo una fascinante biografía de Albert Einstein.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bote
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Tomamos un pequeño bote para cruzar el río.
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

manta
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
Ella se envolvió en una manta cálida en la fría noche.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un pequeño pedazo o cantidad de algo; un corto tiempo o distancia
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
¿Puedes esperar un poco más por mí?
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

alimento o señuelo utilizado para atraer peces o animales; provocar o molestar deliberadamente.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Él usó gusanos como cebo para pescar.
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

hermosamente
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
Ella cantó hermosamente en el concierto.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

remolacha
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La remolacha asada con queso de cabra hace una ensalada deliciosa.
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

soborno
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
El funcionario corrupto fue atrapado aceptando un soborno de la empresa constructora.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalmente
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Los prisioneros fueron tratados brutalmente por los guardias.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

biografía
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
La biblioteca tiene una biografía antigua del poeta.
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 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

mostrar
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
El eslogan se mostró en letras negritas en la pancarta.
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

porque
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
Se quedó en casa porque estaba lloviendo.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

burgués
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
La novela critica el estilo de vida burgués de los habitantes de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

brutalizar
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
El régimen fue acusado de brutalizar a civiles inocentes.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

templado y agradablemente cálido; reconfortante.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Disfrutamos de una caminata en una suave tarde de verano.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

aburrido
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Se sintió aburrida durante la reunión larga.
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.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

pelota
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Los niños jugaron con una pelota en el parque.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

limitado / atado
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
El perro saltó a través del campo con alegría.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
La carne asada estaba tierna y sabrosa.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

mejor
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Se sintió mejor después de tomar la medicina.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

eructar
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
Después de beber el refresco, eructó fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

portador; titular de un documento
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
El portador de este mensaje debe entregarlo rápidamente.
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

regatear
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
A ella le gusta regatear en el mercado local.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

alcohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Compraron alcohol para la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

asegurar
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Ellos aseguraron las trampillas antes de la tormenta.
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.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

barba
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Él dejó crecer una barba larga durante los meses de invierno.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marrón
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Ella tiene hermosos ojos marrones que brillan bajo la luz del sol.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

currículum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae junto con la solicitud de empleo.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voz masculina baja / guitarra baja
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Él tocó la guitarra baja en el concierto.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

boya, mantener a flote
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
La noticia elevó su espíritu después de la pérdida.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

hinchado
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Después de la gran comida, se sintió hinchado e incómodo.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

desolado
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
El vecindario desolado fue abandonado por la mayoría de los residentes.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

apenas; solo justo; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Aprobé el examen por poco.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

despálido
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Ella se puso pálida al ver la sangre.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biológico
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Ella está estudiando ciencias biológicas en la universidad.
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 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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

curva; giro
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Hay una curva pronunciada en el río adelante.
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 ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocombustible
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Los biocombustibles reducen la dependencia de fuentes de energía convencionales.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

traer
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Por favor trae tus libros a clase mañana.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

querido
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Ella era la querida reina del reino.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Ella compró un sujetador cómodo para usar a diario.
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

frente; brida
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
El jinete ajustó el freno del caballo antes de montarlo para la carrera.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

masa; mayor parte;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
La mayor parte del trabajo se completó antes de la fecha límite.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

caja
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Ella puso sus juguetes en la caja de madera.