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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 /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

emergente
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Bangladesh es una de las economías emergentes más rápidas del mundo.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografía
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometedor
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Ella es una joven científica prometedora con grandes ideas.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

lógica
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Su argumento se basaba en una lógica sólida.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centro
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ciudad es el centro de la red comercial del país.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

adelantar
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
El corredor logró adelantar a su competidor en la última vuelta.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirar
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mi pasaporte expirará el próximo mes.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

de la misma manera; igualmente; de forma similar
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Ella estudió mucho para el examen, y su hermano hizo lo mismo.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
El ruido fuerte despertó a todo el vecindario.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

nutrición
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Una buena nutrición es vital para una vida saludable.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

especia
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Ella añadió una pizca de especias al curry para darle más sabor.
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

abrochar
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Por favor, abroche su cinturón antes de que despegue el avión.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radiactividad
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactividad se usa en tratamientos médicos como la terapia del cáncer.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

sostenibilidad económica
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
La sostenibilidad económica impulsa el crecimiento a largo plazo.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

mejorar
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Las nuevas características mejorarán la experiencia del usuario.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influencia de los compañeros
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
La influencia de los compañeros puede moldear significativamente el comportamiento juvenil.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Su trabajo caritativo es verdaderamente digno de elogio.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montar
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Planean montar una cámara en la pared.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

minería
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
La minería en esta área ha aumentado en los últimos años.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

alcalde
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
El alcalde anunció una nueva política para mejorar el transporte público.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Ella suspiró de alivio cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

preferible
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es preferible tomar el tren en lugar de conducir en el tráfico pesado.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

embalse
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo embalse para garantizar suficiente agua potable para sus residentes.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

empresa
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Los ventures de lujo en el espacio atraen a clientes adinerados.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

rocío
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
El rocío de la mañana brilló sobre la hierba.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
La empresa redujo los precios para atraer a más clientes.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

criptomoneda
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin es la criptomoneda más popular en el mercado.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

confiar
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Él confió sus preocupaciones a su mejor amigo.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

ecuación
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Resolvió la ecuación para encontrar el valor de x.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

vestir
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Ella vistió al bebé con ropa cálida.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

pasa
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para más dulzura.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

rendición, presentación
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Su presentación del informe fue apreciada por el gerente.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

opcional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Usar una corbata es opcional para este evento.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformidad
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La política se implementó de conformidad con el derecho internacional.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irregular
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Su asistencia al trabajo ha sido irregular este mes.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
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 əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

pensar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Ella ponderó sobre el significado del poema.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

acción colectiva
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Se necesita acción colectiva para mitigar el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

género
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
El romance es su género favorito de películas.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

lealtad
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Su lealtad a la empresa le valió mucho respeto.
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 /ɔː/

awe

asombro
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Los niños miraban los fuegos artificiales con asombro.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

detergente
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Ella compró una nueva marca de detergente para la lavandería.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raqueta / alboroto
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Él compró una nueva raqueta de tenis para el partido.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protector
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
El perro fue visto como el protector de la familia.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

por lo tanto; de acuerdo con; en consecuencia
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
El clima estaba malo, por lo tanto, el evento fue cancelado de acuerdo con ello.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jugabilidad
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jugabilidad del equipo fue innovadora.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

croqueta
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Ella sirvió deliciosas croquetas de pollo para la cena.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

logro
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Graduarse de la universidad fue un gran logro para él.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

escéptico; desconfiado; que cuestiona la verdad de algo
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Muchos científicos siguen siendo escépticos sobre la nueva teoría.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

saltar o bucear rápidamente; caer bruscamente
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Ella se zambulló en la piscina.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

basura; chatarra
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Limpió el garaje y tiró toda la basura vieja.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nutritivo
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Comer comida nutritiva ayuda a mantener una buena salud.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
La empresa fue investigada por fraude con tarjeta de crédito y lavado de dinero.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

examinador
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
El examinador revisó cuidadosamente la hoja de respuestas de cada estudiante.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

granizo
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La súbita tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento con grandes pelotas de hielo.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

hacer cosquillas
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
La pluma hace cosquillas cuando toca tu piel.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

cadera
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Ella puso sus manos en sus caderas.
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 ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

adaptación
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
La adaptación al cambio climático es crucial para la resiliencia.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

inquietud; disturbio; agitación social
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
La crisis económica llevó a una amplia inquietud social.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

brújula
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
El excursionista usó una brújula para encontrar la dirección correcta.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

cuerno
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
El rinoceronte usó su cuerno para defenderse.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

fuerza interior
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
El servicio comunitario fomenta la fuerza interior en los individuos.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

hacer un ruido fuerte y agudo
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
El coche chirrió y se detuvo de golpe.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
El radar detectó un avión desconocido acercándose a la base.
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 /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

joyero
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
El joyero fabricó un hermoso anillo de oro.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

retirarse
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Los soldados tuvieron que retirarse después de perder la batalla.
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 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

apuñalar
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Fue apuñalado en la espalda durante la pelea.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

diversidad
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
La biodiversidad promueve la estabilidad y resiliencia del ecosistema.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sin acción, los impactos del cambio climático serán graves.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psiquiatra
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
El psiquiatra recetó medicación para la ansiedad del paciente.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

postura
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
La empresa adoptó una postura firme sobre la protección del medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

arruga
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Ella notó algunas arrugas alrededor de sus ojos.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

coherente
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Su discurso fue claro y coherente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

síntomas
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fiebre y la tos son síntomas comunes de la gripe.
B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

abogado
Meaning
a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy
Example
The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.
El abogado presentó pruebas contundentes para defender a su cliente en el juicio.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asilo
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

derramar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Ten cuidado de no derramar tu café.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

salida
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
El arte es una gran salida para las emociones.
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

interrumpir
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
Los esfuerzos individuales interrumpen la armonía social.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gobernar
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
El presidente gobierna el país sabiamente.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

misil
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
El ejército lanzó un misil hacia la base enemiga.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserable, lamentable, muy pequeño
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
El rendimiento del equipo fue miserable en comparación con el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cementerio
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
El viejo cementerio cerca de la iglesia data del siglo XVIII.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

árbitro
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
El árbitro detuvo el juego después de una falta.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

medicación
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
El doctor recetó medicación para su dolor de cabeza.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

estudiante de primer año
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
El estudiante de primer año se sintió nervioso en su primer día en la universidad.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modificar
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Necesitamos modificar el plan para incluir más detalles.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

preferencia
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Ella tiene preferencia por la música clásica sobre la música pop.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

gallo
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
El gallo cantó fuerte al amanecer para despertar a todos.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

flor de cerezo
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Las flores de cerezo florecen hermosamente en abril.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

redada
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La policía realiza una redada en la casa de apuestas ilegal.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

último; supremo; final
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Este es el examen final de tus habilidades.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

estadísticas
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Las estadísticas mostraron un aumento en el número de usuarios el año pasado.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
A menudo se molesta por los asuntos más triviales.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
El ladrón fue atrapado tras una rápida persecución policial.