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B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

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

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignación
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La decisión injusta causó una indignación pública.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

amplio; abundante; suficiente
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Tenemos tiempo suficiente para terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

desfavorecido
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
El programa proporciona apoyo a los niños desfavorecidos.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genético
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Los rasgos genéticos influyen en las características físicas.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

reino, dominio, ámbito, esfera
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Él es bien conocido en el ámbito de la ciencia.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

fácil de usar
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Este cuchillo de bolsillo es muy útil cuando vas de camping.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

húmedo
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La habitación se sentía fría y húmeda después de la lluvia.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

vintage / clásico
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
Ella llevaba un vestido vintage de los años 50.
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

mentalmente
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
Ella se estaba preparando mentalmente para el examen.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

bigote
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Él cultivó un espeso bigote para la obra.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situación posible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
La empresa se preparó para el peor de los casos.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Los dos países están en disputa sobre el tema de la frontera.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

asesoría
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Decidió ir a asesoría después de sentirse estresada durante meses.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

galón
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Él compró un galón de leche.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventario
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
El tendero revisó el inventario antes de abrir la tienda.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervisión
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
El proyecto se completó bajo la supervisión de un gerente experimentado.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

oleoso; cubierto de aceite; grasoso
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Su piel aceitosa necesita cuidados especiales.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en curso
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
El proyecto en curso terminará el próximo mes.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

indígena
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Las plantas indígenas están bien adaptadas al entorno local.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

comprensión
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lectura mejora el vocabulario y las habilidades de comprensión.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfectar
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
La enfermera desinfectó la herida antes de aplicar una venda.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irritar
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Frotarse los ojos puede irritarlos.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

dígito
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Debes introducir un código de cuatro dígitos para desbloquear el teléfono.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

perezoso; inactivo; no trabajando
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica estaban inactivos durante la huelga.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrícola
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Los avances agrícolas mejoran la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

simbolizar
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La paloma simboliza la paz a través de las culturas.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

tasas de alfabetización
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Las tasas de alfabetización afectan las condiciones socioeconómicas.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

brillante; resplandeciente; centelleante
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes llenaron el cielo claro de la noche.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
El pueblo fue construido cerca de un pantano.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

fenomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
El equipo logró un éxito fenomenal en el torneo.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

regularidad
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La regularidad de su rutina de ejercicios lo ayudó a mantenerse saludable.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

bombear
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ellos bombeaban agua del pozo al tanque.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrófico, devastador
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
El cambio climático tiene consecuencias catastróficas.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

capaz de traer cambios fundamentales en oposición a las creencias o sistemas convencionales
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
El líder propuso reformas económicas radicales.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

tifón
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
El tifón causó graves inundaciones en las áreas costeras.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Este material es inferior al que usamos antes.
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 /ɡaʊn/

Gown

bata
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Se veía elegante con su bata de noche en la ceremonia de graduación.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalancha
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
La avalancha enterró la carretera de montaña bajo toneladas de nieve.
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 /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

mariscal de campo
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

soportar / resistir
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Este edificio puede soportar terremotos fuertes.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

gran escala
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
La empresa está planeando una expansión a gran escala en los mercados internacionales.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

oportuno; puntual
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Su llegada oportuna salvó la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La comunidad tribal ha preservado su cultura durante siglos.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

preliminar
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Los pasos preliminares son cruciales antes del proyecto principal.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

avances
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
Los avances científicos mejoran la innovación global.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

esqueleto
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
El maestro mostró a los estudiantes un esqueleto humano en la clase de biología.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

terco; obstinado; testarudo
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objeto esférico; la tierra; un modelo esférico de la tierra
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
El maestro usó un globo para mostrar a los estudiantes las ubicaciones de diferentes países.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
El área fue evacuada para proteger a los civiles.
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

reja
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
La red nacional de energía debe ser mejorada.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

apresurado; precipitado
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
No tomes decisiones apresuradas cuando estés enojado.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

cumbre
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
La cumbre abordó cuestiones globales urgentes.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

superávit
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Este año el país tiene un superávit de alimentos.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

creador
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Él es el creador de muchas startups exitosas.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rancio; viejo; sin frescura
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
El pan se volvió rancio después de estar fuera durante tres días.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordinar
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Necesitamos coordinar nuestros esfuerzos para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

articulación; conjunto
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
El esfuerzo conjunto del equipo llevó al éxito del proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

estático
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
El coche permaneció estacionario en el semáforo rojo.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

espantoso
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Los excursionistas enfrentaron condiciones climáticas espantosas en la montaña.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

crepúsculo
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Caminamos por la playa al crepúsculo.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
El paciente sufrió de dolor agudo después de la cirugía.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

vapor
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
La tetera estaba vaporando en la estufa.
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

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

Spontaneous

espontáneo
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Su danza espontánea en la lluvia fue hermosa.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

convicción
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Ella habló con convicción, haciendo que todos le creyera.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

un puñado; una pequeña cantidad o número; algo difícil de controlar
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Ella cogió un puñado de nueces del bol antes de salir a caminar.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

aliviar
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
La medicina ayudó a aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xilófono
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
A los niños les gustó tocar el xilófono colorido en la clase de música.
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 /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 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

horno
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
El horno de la fábrica fundió el metal rápidamente.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

mínimo
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Este año vio una tasa mínima de desempleo.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

perseverancia
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Su perseverancia lo ayudó a lograr sus sueños.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

completo; absoluto; transparente; muy empinado
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Fue pura suerte que encontramos el lugar.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

ocupar
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nueva familia ocupará la casa el próximo mes.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

célebre
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Él es un autor celebrado en el campo de la literatura.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropical
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de muchas especies tropicales.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

revista
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Ella mantuvo un diario personal para registrar sus pensamientos y experiencias.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

geología
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Ella estudió geología para entender los terremotos.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; el uso de violencia e intimidación con fines políticos
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La explosión llenó a todos de terror.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

compensación
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Siempre hay una compensación entre el precio y la calidad.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

aplaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió la actuación.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legítimo; válido; genuino; razonable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Él tiene una razón legítima para llegar tarde.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

patético; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Su intento patético de disculparse empeoró las cosas.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

seguimiento del progreso
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
El seguimiento regular del progreso ayuda a alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

alboroto; agitación; preocupación innecesaria
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
Hizo tanto alboroto por la pequeña mancha en su vestido que todos lo notaron.
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 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

suavizar
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
El calor suavizará la mantequilla rápidamente.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
El aluminio se usa para fabricar latas y aviones.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

picar
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
La abeja lo picó en el brazo mientras él estaba jardineando.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocoso; inestable; difícil
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
El camino rocoso hizo que el senderismo fuera difícil para los turistas.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

completamente; a fondo;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió toda la casa a fondo antes de que llegaran los invitados.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirena
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
A la niña pequeña le encantaban las historias sobre sirenas viviendo bajo el mar.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

ramita
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Ella rompió una ramita del árbol para usarla como un palo.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

subrayar
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
El incidente subrayó la necesidad de mejores medidas de seguridad.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

encuesta
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
La encuesta reveló que la mayoría de las personas favorecieron la nueva política.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

indisponibilidad
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
La indisponibilidad del gerente causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

agarrón; sujeción firme; empuñadura o asa
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
El escalador perdió su agarre y cayó varios pies antes de que la cuerda de seguridad lo atrapara.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

oscurecer
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Las nubes empezaron a oscurecer el cielo antes de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

mostrador
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
El cajero estaba detrás del mostrador.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arrancar, reunir coraje
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ella arrancó una flor del jardín.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

colmena; lugar lleno de actividad
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
El jardín estaba zumbando con actividad mientras las abejas volaban de un lado a otro desde su colmena.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

astrónomo
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
El astrónomo observó el nuevo cometa a través de su telescopio.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

sociable
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable a la que le encanta conocer gente nueva.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

recetar
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
El doctor recetó medicamentos para mi resfriado.