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A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

quemar
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
La vela se quemará durante varias horas.
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.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

banco
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en el banco.
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.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

burocrático
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
La burocracia a menudo retrasa la aprobación de proyectos.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

confuso, aturdido
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
Su mente se sentía confusa después de la larga y agotadora reunión.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

bicho
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Encontré un bicho arrastrándose en mis sábanas.
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.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Pude oír el zumbido del teléfono durante la reunión.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

despálido
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Ella se puso pálida al ver la sangre.
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.
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

benévolo, generoso
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
El líder benévolo donó fondos para construir un hospital.
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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

moras
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Recogimos moras frescas del jardín para nuestra tarta.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

teca bastarda
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
El árbol de teca bastarda florece con flores naranjas vibrantes en primavera.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sangre azul
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Ella vino de una familia de sangre azul con siglos de herencia real.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

comportamiento arrogante
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Su interminable comportamiento arrogante molestó a todos en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

perplejo, confundido
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Ella parecía confundida cuando él hizo la extraña pregunta.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

banda de música
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
La banda se presentó en vivo en el concierto.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

verde botella
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido de color verde botella a la fiesta de la noche.
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

brutalizar
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
El régimen fue acusado de brutalizar a civiles inocentes.
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

plaga
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
La sequía fue una plaga para los cultivos del agricultor.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucólico
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Ellos disfrutaron de un picnic bucólico junto al río.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

estructura de la cama
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
La estructura de madera de la cama era muy resistente.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

beneficio eclesiástico
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
El obispo lo nombró para un beneficio eclesiástico rico.
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
El bucanero navegó por el Caribe en busca de tesoros.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belicoso
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Su actitud belicosa a menudo lo metía en conflictos innecesarios.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

alegre
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Ella entró en la habitación con una sonrisa alegre que levantó el ánimo de todos.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontera
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
El río marca la frontera.
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.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

negocios
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Ha estado en el negocio de los restaurantes durante veinte años.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

bigamia
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Fue acusado de bigamia después de que se descubriera su segundo matrimonio.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

dominar
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
La estatua domina la plaza de la ciudad.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

trueque
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Intercambiaron sus cultivos por herramientas hechas a mano.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliófilo
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Ella es una verdadera bibliófila que pasa los fines de semana en librerías antiguas.
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

oficial de barco
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
El bótzuén supervisó a los marineros en la cubierta.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bomba
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
La unidad de desactivación de bombas desactivó cuidadosamente el dispositivo explosivo.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

fuerza física
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Usó su fuerza física para levantar la caja pesada.
C1 noun /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.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

adorno pequeño
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Ella llevaba un adorno pequeño y brillante alrededor de su cuello.
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grande
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
Se mudaron a una casa grande con mucho espacio.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

prometerse
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Él fue prometido a la princesa a una edad temprana.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

ser necesario o apropiado para alguien hacer algo
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Sería conveniente que estudiaras antes del examen.
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

sistema de intercambio
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
Las civilizaciones antiguas usaban el sistema de intercambio para el comercio.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

hacia atrás; en orden inverso
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Él contó hacia atrás del diez al uno.
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

legar por testamento
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
El científico legó sus papeles de investigación a la universidad.
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.
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

trasero
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
Estuvo sentado en su trasero todo el día sin hacer nada.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

amabilidad; gentileza; la cualidad de ser benévolo o gracioso
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Su amabilidad hacia todas las personas la hizo amada por todos.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

parlotear; irse de la lengua
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Accidentalmente reveló la sorpresa a todos.
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 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.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

abordar
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Ella decidió abordar el tema del salario con su jefe.
B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

biografía
Meaning
an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
Example
I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.
Estoy leyendo una fascinante biografía de Albert Einstein.
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.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

debajo
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
El sótano está debajo del primer piso.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

azufre
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
El predicador habló de fuego y azufre para advertir a la congregación.
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.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

dieta equilibrada
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

suprema bendición o felicidad, a menudo usada en referencia a las enseñanzas de Jesús en el Sermón de la Montaña
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Ella sintió un estado de beatitud después de recibir las buenas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
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 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.
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

bicicleta
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
Él iba a la escuela en bicicleta todos los días.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

valientemente
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
El bombero entró valientemente en el edificio en llamas.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

un ruido fuerte repentino; un golpe o impacto fuerte
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
La puerta se cerró con un fuerte ruido que despertó a todos.
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

bebida
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
¿Te gustaría una bebida caliente o fría con tu comida?
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

agitar
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Él brandió una espada para asustar a los intrusos.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeador; bóxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
El boxeador entrenó duro cada mañana antes del campeonato.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

librería
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
Pasó toda la tarde en la librería.
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.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

banca o servicios bancarios
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
La banca en línea ha facilitado las transacciones financieras.
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.
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

bendecir
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
El sacerdote bendijo a la congregación.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

negocio; empresa; comercio
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Él comenzó su propio negocio después de graduarse de la universidad.
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.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

tazón
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón grande de cerámica.
B1 adjective /ˈbælənst/

balanced

equilibrado
Meaning
keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged
Example
A balanced diet is essential for good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para una buena salud.
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.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolerancia
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Su intolerancia le impidió aceptar a personas con creencias diferentes.
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

más allá; fuera de los límites establecidos;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
Las montañas se extendían más allá del horizonte.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

burguesía
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
El burgués fue respetado como un próspero comerciante en la ciudad.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Ella ha entrenado durante años en ballet clásico.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxeo
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Se está entrenando duro para un combate de boxeo.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

cepillo
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Yo me cepillo los dientes todas las mañanas con un cepillo suave.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

fardo
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Los trabajadores cargaron el fardo de algodón en el camión.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vacío
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Su cara se quedó vacía cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
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 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

terco
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
La impresora terco se negó a funcionar cuando más se necesitaba.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo comercial bilateral.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

líder de tendencia
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
La compañía se ve como un líder de tendencia de la industria tecnológica.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

además
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Además de ser inteligente, también es amable.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

ladrillo
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Los trabajadores colocaron ladrillo tras ladrillo para construir la pared.
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.
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

panecillo
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
Compré panes frescos de la panadería esta mañana.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

pez bele
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
El pez bele se captura comúnmente en los ríos de Bangladés.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

frontera
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Cruzaron la frontera entre Francia y España en tren.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

línea del nombre del escritor
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
Su línea apareció en la primera página del periódico.
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.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

golpear con un bate
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Ella bate sus pestañas coquetamente.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

globo
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Los niños jugaron con un globo rojo en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardero
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
El bombardero soltó las bombas con precisión.
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 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

árido; estéril; desolado; improductivo
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
El desierto árido se extendía por millas sin vegetación.