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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 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

botella
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Ella bebió agua de una botella de plástico.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

gesto de llamada / arroyo pequeño
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
El sirviente vino al llamado de su amo.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

fondo
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Ella tiene una sólida formación en matemáticas y ciencias de la computación.
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.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

contemplar; observar
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
Ella se quedó en silencio para contemplar el amanecer sobre las colinas.
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

echar la culpa
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
No me eches la culpa por el error.
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.
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, 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 /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

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

Bud

capullo
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
El capullo de rosa se convertirá en una hermosa flor en unos pocos días.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

malamente
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Él hizo un mal desempeño en el examen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

reglamento
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
El consejo de la ciudad aprobó una nueva ordenanza para regular a los vendedores ambulantes.
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.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

criar, reproducir
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ellos crían caballos en su granja.
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 /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

éxito empresarial
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
La innovación impulsa el éxito empresarial.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

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

bull

toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
El toro corrió por el campo hacia la bandera roja.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

empresaria
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
La empresaria expandió su empresa a mercados internacionales.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

bloqueo
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
El bloqueo naval impidió que los suministros llegaran al puerto.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
La orquesta tocó una hermosa barcarola que me recordó a Venecia.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

comprar
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Quiero comprar un coche nuevo este año.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

lenguaje grosero o abusivo
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
La discusión acalorada rápidamente se convirtió en lenguaje grosero.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

el más grande
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Este es el mayor desafío que hemos enfrentado.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

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

bucolic

bucólico
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Ellos disfrutaron de un picnic bucólico junto al río.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

bigamia
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Fue acusado de bigamia después de que se descubriera su segundo matrimonio.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grande
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Se mudaron a una casa grande con mucho espacio.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

librería
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Pasó una hora mirando en la pequeña librería.
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

biología
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
La biología explica cómo funcionan las plantas y los animales.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

murallas defensivas
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Las murallas del fuerte sirvieron como una muralla defensiva contra los ataques enemigos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

tonto
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Se sintió como un tonto después de cometer un error tan simple.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biodegradable
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Los materiales biodegradables se descomponen naturalmente sin dañar el medio ambiente.
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 /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

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

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
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.
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.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

hornear
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Ella horneó un pastel para el cumpleaños de su amiga.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

dicha perfecta; gran alegría
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Ella sintió una dicha pura mientras observaba la hermosa puesta de sol.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

golpe principal
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
La pequeña ciudad soportó el impacto principal de la tormenta.
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.
C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

curvatura
Meaning
A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.
Example
The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
Los marineros anclaron en las aguas tranquilas de la curvatura.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

respaldar; hacer una copia de seguridad; retroceder
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Por favor, haz una copia de seguridad de tus archivos antes de actualizar el sistema.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

beneficiario
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Ella es la única beneficiaria de la propiedad de su padre.
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.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

mariposa
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
La hermosa mariposa se posó sobre la flor.
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.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

azul
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El océano azul se extendía interminablemente hasta el horizonte.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

comportarse
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Los niños deben comportarse bien en la escuela.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
El bucanero navegó por el Caribe en busca de tesoros.
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.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

banco
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en el banco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellecer
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ciudad planea embellecer el parque antiguo con árboles y luces.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

bestia
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
El león es una feroz bestia de la jungla.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

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

bland

soso
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
La sopa estaba demasiado sosa para mi gusto.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

al lado de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Ella se sentó al lado de su mejor amiga durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

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

befit

ser apropiado para
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
La vestimenta formal es apropiada para la seriedad de la ocasión.
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

autofinanciamiento
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
Muchos emprendedores dependen del bootstrapping para lanzar sus negocios.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

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

brawn

fuerza física
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Usó su fuerza física para levantar la caja pesada.
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.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

un error tonto o descuidado; un error grave en el juicio.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Su error costó a la empresa una fortuna.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomía
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La reunión estaba llena de risas y bonhomía.
B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

oficina/agencia
Meaning
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
Example
The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.
El buró de viajes los ayudó a planear sus vacaciones.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

quemadura
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Quemar basura aumenta la contaminación del aire.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

barómetro de presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
El barómetro indicó que se acercaba una tormenta.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporal
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Él sufrió daño corporal en el accidente.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

bacteria
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Las bacterias especializadas ayudan en la descomposición de desechos.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

regañar
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
El maestro regañó al estudiante por llegar tarde.
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.
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.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

preservación de la biodiversidad
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
La preservación de la biodiversidad es crítica para el equilibrio ecológico.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

piedra pequeña; cuenta
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Ella hizo un collar con cuentas de colores.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

ataque contundente
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
El político lanzó un ataque contundente contra su oponente.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

lavar el cerebro
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
El grupo intentó lavar el cerebro a los nuevos miembros.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarcar
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Los exploradores estaban embarcando en el barco en el puerto.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

nacimiento; origen; comienzo;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
El nacimiento de su primer hijo fue un momento de alegría.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

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

blithesome

alegre
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Ella entró en la habitación con una sonrisa alegre que levantó el ánimo de todos.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belicoso
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Su actitud belicosa a menudo lo metía en conflictos innecesarios.
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.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

bota
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Se puso las botas de senderismo antes de la caminata de montaña.