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A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

arándano azul
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Ella recogió arándanos azules frescos para el pastel.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

pecho
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
El bebé se quedó dormido en el pecho de su madre.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

asediar, acosar
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
La aldea estaba asediada por inundaciones constantes.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

arroz machacado
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
El arroz machacado se come comúnmente con leche y azúcar para el desayuno.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardeo
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
La ciudad fue devastada por el bombardeo.
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

marrón
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
El papel viejo tenía un tinte marrón debido a la edad.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

cartel
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
La empresa mostró un cartel para anunciar su nuevo producto.
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

comienzo
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
El comienzo de la historia fue muy interesante.
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.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

búnker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Se escondieron en un búnker durante el ataque aéreo.
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 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
Su influencia perjudicial arruinó la comunidad.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

granero
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
El granjero guarda sus vacas en el granero.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

campo de batalla
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
El campo de batalla estaba cubierto con los restos de la pelea.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

limitado
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Su actitud limitada le impidió ver el panorama completo.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

vínculo; bono
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
El fuerte vínculo entre la madre y el niño era evidente.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

trueque
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Intercambiaron sus cultivos por herramientas hechas a mano.
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

bienal
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
El festival bienal atrae a miles de visitantes.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

barriga
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
El bebé pateó en su barriga durante el embarazo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

abordar
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Ella decidió abordar el tema del salario con su jefe.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

pensar profundamente, grupo de pajaritos recién nacidos
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Él se sentó solo, pensando profundamente sobre sus fracasos.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

estilo barroco
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
La iglesia estaba decorada con un estilo barroco con detalles intrincados.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

ladrar
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
El perro ladra a los extraños.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

burbuja
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Los niños persiguieron las burbujas en el aire.
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

más allá; fuera de los límites establecidos;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
Las montañas se extendían más allá del horizonte.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Ella se limpió el sudor de la frente.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

lanzador
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
El lanzador tomó tres wickets en el primer over.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

equipaje; pertenencias personales;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.
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 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

idea trillada
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Su discurso estaba lleno de viejas ideas trilladas sobre el trabajo duro.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

fondo
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
El fondo para la obra de teatro era una hermosa escena montañosa.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

bullicio, ajetreo
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
El mercado estaba lleno de vendedores y clientes.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversidad
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Las selvas tropicales albergan una gran biodiversidad.
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.
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.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

navegar
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
A ella le gusta navegar libros en la biblioteca.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

bastón / símbolo de autoridad
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
El director levantó su batón para comenzar la sinfonía.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxeo
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Se está entrenando duro para un combate de boxeo.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

barreras
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Las barreras idiomáticas pueden dificultar la comunicación.
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

amargo; de sabor fuerte; que expresa ira o decepción
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
La medicina tenía un sabor amargo.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

descripción promocional
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
La contraportada tenía una descripción promocional elogiando la novela.
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

brutalidad
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
La brutalidad del ataque conmocionó a toda la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

comportamiento arrogante
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Su interminable comportamiento arrogante molestó a todos en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

malcriado
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
El niño malcriado hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió su juguete.
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.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

bloqueo
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
El bloqueo del drenaje causó que el agua se desbordara en la cocina.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

constructor
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
El constructor revisó el sitio antes de comenzar la construcción.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

pico
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
El águila tiene un pico afilado para desgarrar carne.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

batería
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
La batería del teléfono se agotó después de un largo día.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

ampliar
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Viajar puede ampliar tu perspectiva sobre diferentes culturas.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

chantajear
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Intentó chantajearla amenazando con revelar los documentos.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

hermoso; bonito; alegre
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
El niño bonito jugó felizmente en el jardín.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

compromiso
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Su compromiso fue anunciado a todo el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

breviedad
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
La brevedad del discurso mantuvo a la audiencia comprometida.
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 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

negro
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

batimetría
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La batimetría es esencial para comprender la topografía oceánica.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

genuino; auténtico; legítimo
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Ella es una experta genuina en su campo.
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.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

tabla; junta directiva
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
La junta decidió aumentar el presupuesto.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

galleta
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
A los niños les encanta comer galletas de chocolate con leche.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

batallón
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
El batallón fue desplegado a la línea del frente.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

malo
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
La leche huele mal, así que no la bebas.
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

novia
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
La hermosa novia caminó por el pasillo con su vestido de novia blanco.
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 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

ensuciar y mojar algo arrastrándolo por el barro o el agua
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
Los niños llegaron a casa empapados y sucios después de jugar bajo la lluvia.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

bárbaro; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
El trato bárbaro a los prisioneros fue condenado por las organizaciones de derechos humanos.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

pelos rígidos; reaccionar con ira
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
El gato se erizó cuando vio al perro.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

ciego
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Él ha estado ciego desde su nacimiento.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

retumbar
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
El trueno retumbó a través del cielo.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bullicioso
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Los niños estaban bulliciosos durante la fiesta de cumpleaños.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

combate; lucha; sesión;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Después de un episodio de enfermedad, finalmente se recuperó y volvió al trabajo.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

anchura
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La anchura de su conocimiento impresionó a todos.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

moras
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Recogimos moras frescas del jardín para nuestra tarta.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

libro / hacer una reserva
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Reservé una mesa en el restaurante para la cena.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

broche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Llevó un hermoso broche de plata en su chaqueta.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
A él le encanta ver partidos de béisbol en la televisión.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

base
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
La confianza es la base de cualquier relación fuerte.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

apagar
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Ella apagó las velas de su pastel de cumpleaños.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

desconcertar
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
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.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

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

blazer

blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Él lucía elegante en su blazer azul marino en el evento.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

buffet
Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
Disfrutamos de un gran buffet en la recepción de la boda.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

insignia
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
El oficial de policía mostró su insignia para identificarse.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

golpear
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Nuestro equipo vencerá al suyo en el partido final.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

amargura
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Ella habló con amargura sobre su antiguo empleador.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

un objeto o persona que uno detesta
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
La gramática siempre ha sido su béte nuar.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

perder a un ser querido
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Ella perdió a su esposo el año pasado.
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 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

sábana
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
La sábana blanca y limpia se sintió suave contra su piel.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

florecer
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Las rosas florecen bellamente cada primavera.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

ocupado
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Está demasiado ocupado para contestar el teléfono.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

mover ligeramente / cambiar de opinión o posición
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
A pesar de la presión, él se negó a moverse de su decisión.
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

desmentir
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
Su rostro tranquilo desmentía su ansiedad interna.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

sangriento
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
El soldado regresó de la batalla con un brazo sangriento.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

mariposa
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Una hermosa mariposa aterrizó en la flor.
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.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

librero
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
El librero recomendó una gran novela para mi lectura de verano.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.