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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 /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 /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.
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

morder
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
El perro podría morder si se siente amenazado.
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 /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

mendigo
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
El mendigo estaba sentado junto al templo pidiendo limosna.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

loco
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
El anciano de la calle es un poco loco pero inofensivo.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Los niños embadurnaron la pared con pintura.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

trasero
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Estuvo sentado en su trasero todo el día sin hacer nada.
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 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 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

perplejo, confundido
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Ella parecía confundida cuando él hizo la extraña pregunta.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

cadena de bloques
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La tecnología de la cadena de bloques garantiza la transparencia en las transacciones financieras.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

dieta equilibrada
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

valiente
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
El valiente bombero corrió hacia el edificio en llamas.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

aficionado / pulir
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Él es un aficionado al cine que ve películas cada fin de semana.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
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.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

debajo
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
El sótano está debajo del primer piso.
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.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportamental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
El psicólogo estudió los patrones de comportamiento del niño.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

exponer en exceso
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
El profesor expuso tanto el punto hasta que los estudiantes se inquietaron.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolerancia
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Su intolerancia le impidió aceptar a personas con creencias diferentes.
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

sesgado
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
El juez fue acusado de estar sesgado contra el acusado.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

cobertor de cama
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Ella subió el cobertor de la cama hasta su barbilla para mantenerse caliente.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

llorar fuertemente
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
El bebé lloró toda la noche, manteniendo a todos despiertos.
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

pájaro
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
Un pájaro estaba cantando en la rama del árbol.
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 /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.
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.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

cuarto de baño
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
El cuarto de baño está en el segundo piso.
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

bronquio
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
El bronquio izquierdo lleva el aire al pulmón izquierdo.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barricada
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Los manifestantes construyeron una barricada a través de la calle.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

excluir
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Fue expulsado del club después de la controversia.
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.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

cerveza
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Él pidió un vaso de cerveza fría en el bar.
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

excepto por, salvo
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
Salvo un milagro, el equipo no ganará el campeonato.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

básicamente
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Básicamente, el proyecto fue un éxito a pesar de algunos problemas pequeños.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

bombilla
Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
La bombilla se quemó, así que la reemplazó con una nueva.
C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

disyuntor (algo que rompe, una ola grande que se rompe cerca de la orilla, o un dispositivo que interrumpe un circuito eléctrico)
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
El disyuntor se disparó durante la tormenta, cortando la electricidad.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

vigoroso; enérgico; rápido
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Ella dio un paseo rápido por la mañana para sentirse energizada.
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.
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 /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

baño de sangre
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
La guerra se convirtió en un baño de sangre.
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

negociaciones bilaterales
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
Las negociaciones bilaterales resuelven disputas.
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.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
La audiencia gritó '¡Bravo!' después de la impresionante actuación.
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.
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

arco
Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
El arquero tensó su arco y apuntó al objetivo.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

valentía
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
La valentía de nuestros soldados es inolvidable.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

licuadora
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Ella usó la licuadora para hacer un batido delicioso.
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

tienda de moda
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
Ella compró un hermoso vestido en una tienda de moda en el centro.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

descarado
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Ella hizo un intento descarado de mentir frente a todos.
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.
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.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

puente
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
El viejo puente de piedra ha conectado las dos ciudades durante más de un siglo.
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.
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 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

hermano
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mi hermano tiene dos años más que yo.
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.
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

traición; deslealtad
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
Su traición a su amistad le dolió profundamente.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

azufre
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
El predicador habló de fuego y azufre para advertir a la congregación.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

presumir
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Él siempre presume de su coche caro.
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

otorgar
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
El rey otorgó honores a los valientes soldados.
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 /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 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.
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.
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 /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.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

bar, bloquear
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Decidieron encontrarse en el bar después del trabajo.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

banquero
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
El banquero aprobó el préstamo después de revisar los documentos.
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

mil millones
Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
La empresa vale más de mil millones de dólares.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

agitar
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Él brandió una espada para asustar a los intrusos.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

valentía; audacia
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Su valentía al enfrentar el problema impresionó a todos.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

ramo de flores
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
La novia llevó un hermoso ramo de rosas blancas por el pasillo.
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.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

brisa
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
La fresca brisa marina hizo el día caluroso de verano más agradable.
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.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

matón / acosador
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
La maestra detuvo al niño mayor de intentar intimidar a sus compañeros de clase.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

papeleta
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Los votantes emitieron su papeleta en la elección.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

barandal
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Ella sujetó el barandal con fuerza mientras bajaba las escaleras.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

aumentar
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
La compañía lanzó una campaña para aumentar las ventas.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

explosión, fuerte golpe
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
La explosión envió un fuerte golpe a través del edificio.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

semillas de albahaca
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
Añadí semillas de albahaca a mi limonada para una bebida refrescante.
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.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

blusa
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Ella usó una blusa de seda hermosa para la fiesta.
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.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

blasfemar
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Fue acusado de blasfemar durante la discusión acalorada.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

guardaespaldas
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La celebridad llegó con su guardaespaldas.
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.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

bicho
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Encontré un bicho arrastrándose en mis sábanas.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

persona engreída
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
Todos evitaron al engreído en la fiesta porque no dejaba de presumir.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

banda ancha
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Internet de banda ancha se ha convertido en una necesidad en los hogares modernos.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

pulsera
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Ella recibió una pulsera de oro como regalo de cumpleaños.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

bufón
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Actuó como un bufón en la fiesta, haciendo reír a todos.