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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.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

perra;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La perra dio a luz a cinco cachorros.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

bálsamo
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
El bálsamo ayudó a aliviar el dolor de su quemadura solar.
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.
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 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

tela bordada
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de brocado en la boda.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

quiebra
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
La empresa declaró quiebra después de meses de luchas financieras.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

frijol
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Plantamos frijoles verdes en nuestro jardín de vegetales esta primavera.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Los viajeros pudieron ver un butte alto elevándose en el desierto.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

esclavitud; cautiverio
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
La gente luchaba para escapar de la esclavitud de la opresión.
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

embobado, loco de amor
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
Él estaba completamente embobado con su encanto.
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.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerebro
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
El cerebro solo puede concentrarse en una cosa a la vez.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

polvo de hornear
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear.
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.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

intercambiar
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Ellos intercambiaban bromas a través de la mesa.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

descubrimiento importante
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
El descubrimiento abre puertas para nuevas tecnologías.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

reserva
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
Hice una reserva para una habitación de hotel con anticipación.
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 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

fortalecer
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
La nueva política tiene como objetivo reforzar el crecimiento económico.
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.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

en expansión
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
La industria tecnológica en expansión ha atraído a muchos inversores.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

iluminar
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Unas palabras amables pueden alegrar el día de alguien.
A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

bebé
Meaning
a very young child, especially one newly or recently born
Example
The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.
El bebé está durmiendo pacíficamente en la cuna.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

soporte; prepararse
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Ella se preparó para el viento fuerte.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

soportar
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
Ella ya no puede soportar el dolor.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

presagiar
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta que se acerca.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

bilis
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
El hígado produce bilis para ayudar a digerir las grasas.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconiano
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
El investigador siguió un enfoque baconiano de observación y experimentación.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

desolado
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
El futuro parecía desolado después de la recesión económica.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

difundir un rumor
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
El escándalo se difundió rápidamente por la ciudad.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

moretón / contusión
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Él consiguió un moretón en su brazo después de caerse.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

confundir
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

ancho; extenso; que cubre una gran área
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
El río es muy ancho en este punto.
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.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

debajo; bajo
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
El tesoro yace debajo del árbol viejo.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retrasar
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
El tráfico pesado retrasó nuestra llegada a la fiesta.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

bono
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Ella recibió un bono al final del año por su excelente desempeño en el trabajo.
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.
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 /ˈbælæst/

ballast

lastre
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
El barco fue cargado con lastre para mantenerse estable en la tormenta.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

balde
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
El granjero llenó el balde con agua fresca del pozo.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

pasado
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Él a menudo habla sobre las tradiciones de los días pasados.
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

oro o plata en bruto
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
El banco guarda oro en bruto en sus bóvedas.
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 /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

desacreditar
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Trató de desacreditar su buen nombre con rumores falsos.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

atigrado
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
El granjero tenía una vaca atigrada con rayas distintivas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

biósfera
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
El cambio climático está afectando a toda la biósfera.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

desnudez
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
La desnudez de la habitación la hacía sentir fría y poco acogedora.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

bebedor
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Sus hábitos bebedores preocupaban a su familia.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

pedir prestado
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
¿Puedo pedirte prestado tu bolígrafo por un momento?
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melón amargo
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
El melón amargo se cocina con especias para reducir su sabor amargo.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

borde
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
La empresa estaba al borde de la quiebra.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

molestar
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
No quiero molestarte mientras trabajas.
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

menospreciar
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
Él a menudo menospreciaba a sus compañeros de trabajo para sentirse superior.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

comportamiento / postura
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la sala.
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.
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

enloquecido
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos se volvieron enloquecidos cuando su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

gesto de valentía o confianza que no es real
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Su bravado ocultó su nerviosismo antes de la actuación.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronce
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La estatua estaba hecha de bronce sólido.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

cebada
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
El agricultor cosechó cebada de sus campos en otoño.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

avería
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
El coche tuvo una avería en la carretera.
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.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Su ropa estaba embarrada con barro.
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.
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

bendición
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
Internet es una bendición para la educación moderna.
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.
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 verb /bæsk/

bask

tomar el sol
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
El gato toma el sol en la ventana soleada.
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.
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 verb /baɪd/

bide

esperar
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Decidió esperar su tiempo antes de hacer un movimiento.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

contaminar
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Los desechos de la fábrica contaminaron el río.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

golpe
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Él accidentalmente chocó con la puerta.
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

sangre
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
El doctor tomó una muestra de sangre para hacer pruebas.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La pajita flexible hizo más fácil beber del vaso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

barbero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
El barbero le dio un corte de pelo perfecto para su boda.
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.
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 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

retroceder
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Después de meses de progreso, empezó a retroceder hacia viejos hábitos.
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 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.
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 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 /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

derecho de nacimiento
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
La libertad se considera un derecho de nacimiento de cada individuo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

presumido
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
El estudiante presumido interrumpió al profesor varias veces.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

ampliamente
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Las reglas son generalmente similares en todas las regiones.
B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

sonrojarse
Meaning
to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness
Example
She blushed when he complimented her.
Ella se sonrojó cuando él le hizo un cumplido.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
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.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

ancho de banda
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Aumentar el ancho de banda mejora la velocidad de Internet.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

biblia
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
Ella lee la Biblia cada mañana.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

flor bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La dulce fragancia de las flores bakul llenó el aire de la tarde en el pueblo.