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B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

obligar
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La ley obliga a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

parcialmente; incompletamente;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue solo parcialmente destruido en el incendio.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

retención de clientes
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Una alta retención de clientes aumenta la sostenibilidad del negocio.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

furioso; violento; enfurecido;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió el error.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, enfermedad terminal
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Él esperó el autobús en la terminal central.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restringir
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
El gobierno decidió restringir el uso de bolsas de plástico.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

una historia corta e interesante utilizada en discursos o escritos
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Una anécdota bien colocada hace que un discurso sea más relatable.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

alcanzado
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La región alcanzó un progreso notable.
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

tolerancia
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
La tolerancia religiosa es importante en una sociedad diversa.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

ética
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
La ética empresarial requiere que las empresas actúen de manera justa y responsable.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

enjambre
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Un enjambre de abejas rodeó el árbol.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

inmunizado
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Los niños vacunados están inmunizados contra muchas enfermedades.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

desaprobación
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Sus padres mostraron clara desaprobación de su decisión de abandonar la universidad.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
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 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

balsa
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ellos construyeron una balsa para cruzar el río.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

evadir
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Intentó evadir la pregunta cambiando de tema.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

travieso; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
El niño travieso escondió el juguete favorito de su hermana.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

dual
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Ella tiene doble ciudadanía de ambos países.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

recubrimiento
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
Un recubrimiento protector evita la formación de óxido.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabina
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Él entró en la cabina de votación para emitir su voto.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

relacionado con cirugía
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Se sometió a tratamiento quirúrgico para reparar el daño.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pediatra
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
El pediatra examinó al niño cuidadosamente.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épico
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
La Ilíada es uno de los épicos más famosos de la literatura mundial.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

circuito / camino eléctrico
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Los corredores completaron el circuito alrededor del parque.
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

avena cocida
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
Ella come un tazón de avena cocida todas las mañanas para el desayuno.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurar
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es necesario restaurar la tradición de la política estudiantil.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

mago
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
El mago realizó trucos mágicos impresionantes.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

condicional; sujeto a condiciones
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
La oferta de trabajo es condicional a pasar la verificación de antecedentes.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

acelerado
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
El proyecto avanzó a un ritmo acelerado.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

cachorro
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
El cachorro de oso se quedó cerca de su madre para protección.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

vena; nervio
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
La enfermera encontró una vena en su brazo para sacar sangre.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

recaudación de fondos
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
La organización está organizando un evento de recaudación de fondos.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

originalidad
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
La obra del artista mostró gran originalidad y creatividad.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordeste
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tormenta se mueve hacia el noreste.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

activista
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
El activista organizó una protesta contra la contaminación.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

brote
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
El brote de gripe afectó a muchos estudiantes en la escuela.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

firmemente
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Ella creía firmemente en su decisión.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factual; basado en hechos; verdadero
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
El informe contiene solo información factual.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

búnker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Se escondieron en un búnker durante el ataque aéreo.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

gradual
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Los cambios graduales son más sostenibles.
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 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 /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

refrigerio
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Servimos refrigerios ligeros después de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

consulta; pregunta;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
Tengo una consulta sobre los nuevos cambios de política en la empresa.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

medusa
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La medusa flotaba graciosamente por el agua con su cuerpo translúcido.
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

multitarea
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
El multitasking reduce la eficiencia.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

buscador
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
El buscador viajó lejos para encontrar las respuestas a sus preguntas.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

devastador
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
El terremoto tuvo un efecto devastador en la ciudad.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

plantación
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
La plantación de caña de azúcar se extendió por millas a través del valle.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

caja de jabón
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Ella compró una hermosa caja de jabón para el baño.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

adicto
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Muchas personas son adictas a las redes sociales.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

generosidad
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La generosidad del multimillonario fue evidente en sus numerosas donaciones caritativas a los hospitales.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

colisión; choque
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
La colisión entre dos coches causó un gran atasco de tráfico.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trastorno
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La protesta terminó en trastorno cuando la multitud se volvió violenta.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

sobresaltar
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
El ruido fuerte sobresaltó a los niños.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

absoluto
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
El dictador tenía poder absoluto sobre la nación.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

huracán
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
El huracán destruyó cientos de casas a lo largo de la costa.
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 /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

imprudente; temerario; peligroso;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Su conducción imprudente causó un accidente grave.
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 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

accidentalmente
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Él dejó caer el vaso accidentalmente.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

ácido
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
El limón tiene un sabor ácido.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

persona que organiza y opera un negocio o negocios
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La joven emprendedora comenzó su propia empresa tecnológica a los 22 años.
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 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgia
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Escuchar canciones antiguas me llena de nostalgia.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

alta
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
El hospital dará de alta al paciente mañana.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocracia
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
La aristocracia a menudo tenía influencia sobre las decisiones políticas.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

esperar
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Esperamos tu respuesta con gran anticipación.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

indigno; no merecedor
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Él se sintió no digno de tal alabanza y reconocimiento.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Las escuelas esperan el cumplimiento de sus reglas y políticas.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

consultar / otorgar
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
El comité se reunirá para decidir sobre la nueva política.
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 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
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 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 verb /niːl/

kneel

arrodillarse
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
El caballero se arrodilló ante el rey.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un buen diseño estético mejora el atractivo del producto.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Muchos trabajadores no cualificados están buscando oportunidades de formación.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinción; excelencia; reconocimiento
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Ella se graduó con distinción, obteniendo los más altos honores en su clase.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

gratitud
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
ella expresó su gratitud a los médicos que salvaron su vida.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

representar
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
La pintura representa una hermosa puesta de sol sobre el mar.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispánico / de habla española
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Ella estudia la cultura y el idioma hispánico.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

fuertemente; intensamente
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Llovió fuertemente durante toda la noche.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
La activación del sistema tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

tronco de árbol, desconcertar
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
La pregunta desconcertó completamente a los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
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 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

leal; fiel; confiable
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Él permaneció leal a sus amigos durante tiempos difíciles.
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 /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, ritmo
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
La banda tocó la canción a un tempo más rápido de lo habitual.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

síntesis, combinación
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La síntesis de ideas desde múltiples perspectivas condujo a la innovación.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

trineo
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Los niños montaron un trineo por la colina nevada.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

soporte; prepararse
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Ella se preparó para el viento fuerte.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

duradero; resistente; fuerte
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Esta tela duradera durará muchos años.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostil al orden social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su comportamiento antisocial hizo que fuera difícil hacer amigos.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

desafiar
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Los manifestantes continuaron desafiando la prohibición del gobierno sobre reuniones públicas.
B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

arbitrario
Meaning
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system
Example
The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.
La calificación arbitraria del profesor molestó a muchos estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostil; agresivo; antagonista;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
El ambiente hostil hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Es vital mantenerse hidratado durante el verano.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
El delta del Nilo es una de las regiones más fértiles de Egipto.
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 /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

erizo
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
El erizo se enrolló en una bola cuando se sintió amenazado.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.