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B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mezclar
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Ella mezcla los ingredientes cuidadosamente.
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.
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.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

correr de repente; asegurar algo con un perno
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
El caballo salió disparado del establo al escuchar un ruido fuerte.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

desnudo; descubierto; vacío; mínimo
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Las paredes desnudas de la habitación necesitaban algo de decoración.
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 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 /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.
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 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

herrero
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
El herrero martilló el hierro caliente para convertirlo en una herradura.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

hoja de laurel
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Añade una hoja de laurel a la sopa para un sabor extra.
B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

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

benchmarking

definición de estándares y análisis comparativo
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Las empresas utilizan el benchmarking para evaluar su rendimiento.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

serpiente negra
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente negra se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plano detallado
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
El arquitecto presentó un plano detallado para el nuevo edificio.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

directamente; sin rodeos
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Él le dijo directamente que estaba equivocada.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

trenza
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Ella trenzó su cabello antes de ir a la escuela.
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.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

apropiado
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Ese vestido le queda muy bien.
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.
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 /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

obispo
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
El obispo dio un poderoso sermón durante el servicio del domingo.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

de antemano; con anticipación; antes
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Preparamos todo de antemano.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
El gobierno del dictador estuvo marcado por una violencia brutal.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

soltero; persona que tiene un título universitario
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Él siguió siendo soltero toda su vida y obtuvo un título de ingeniería.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

valientemente; sin miedo
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Ella dio un paso adelante con valentía para enfrentar el desafío.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

amortiguador / absorbente de impacto
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
La organización actúa como un amortiguador entre los trabajadores y la gerencia.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Compró un sujetador cómodo para uso diario.
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.
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.
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 /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

creyente
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Ella es una firme creyente del trabajo duro y la honestidad.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

irregular; lleno de baches
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
La carretera bumpy hizo que el viaje en coche fuera muy incómodo.
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 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

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

beloved

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

Bold

valiente; seguro; audaz
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Tomó una decisión audaz para iniciar su propio negocio.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

barril grande
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
El vino se almacenó en un barril de madera.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

ciervo macho / resistir
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
El caballo comenzó a buckear salvajemente mientras el jinete intentaba mantenerse firme.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

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

boo

grito de desaprobación/sonido de advertencia
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
La audiencia comenzó a abuchear la mala actuación.
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 /bʌst/

bust

busto/romper
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
La policía arrestó a la banda anoche.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

brazalete
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Ella llevaba hermosos brazaletes de oro en sus muñecas.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biológico
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Ella está estudiando ciencias biológicas en la universidad.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

rompo, directo
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Sus comentarios directos ofendieron a algunas personas.
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 /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

búfalo
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
El búfalo pastaba tranquilamente en el prado.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

golpear repetidamente
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Las olas golpearon la orilla toda la noche.
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 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

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

Bitterly

amargamente; severamente
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Ella se quejó amargamente del trato injusto.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boicotear
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Decidieron boicotear los productos de la empresa.
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.
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 /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.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

soportable; tolerable; no demasiado desagradable o doloroso
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
El dolor se volvió soportable después de tomar la medicina.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayo / viga
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayo de luz entró por la ventana.
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.
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

una cantidad de elementos producidos o procesados a la vez
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
Ella horneó un lote fresco de galletas esta mañana.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

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

bumper

parachoques
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
El agricultor celebró una cosecha récord este año.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

engañar
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Él trató de hacer un bluff para entrar al club exclusivo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

oferta; puja
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Ella hizo una oferta por el antiguo jarrón en la subasta.
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.
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.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

bahía
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Los botes están anclados en la bahía.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

población de mariposas
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La población de mariposas está disminuyendo debido a la pérdida de hábitat.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

presunción; alarde; jactancia
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Su constante alarde sobre su riqueza molestaba a todos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Escuchar música blues siempre lo calma.
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 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalmente
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Los prisioneros fueron tratados brutalmente por los guardias.
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.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

punto de referencia
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La Ciudad del Mar Sabah Al Ahmad establece un punto de referencia en sostenibilidad.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voz masculina baja / guitarra baja
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Él tocó la guitarra baja en el concierto.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

técnicas de respiración
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Las técnicas de respiración ayudan a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
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.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

escarabajo
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
El escarabajo negro corrió por el camino del jardín.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

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

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
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.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

desenfocar
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Las lágrimas borraron su visión.
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

parte trasera
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
Los niños bajaron la colina en su parte trasera.
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, 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.
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.
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 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

sitio de entierro
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
El sitio de entierro de los mártires estaba cerca de la ribera.