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B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

desconocido; extraño
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
La ciudad me era desconocida porque nunca había estado allí antes.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catolicismo
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
El catolicismo tiene una larga historia y ricas tradiciones.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

fielmente
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Ella asistió fielmente a todas las reuniones a pesar de su apretada agenda.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Su dedicación al proyecto fue realmente digna de elogio.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

seminario
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
El profesor invitó a todos los estudiantes a asistir al seminario sobre cambio climático.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

dictador
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
El dictador gobernó el país con mano de hierro.
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 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

sucesivo; consecutivo
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
El equipo ganó tres partidos consecutivos.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

mantener
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
El equipo trabajó arduamente para mantener su éxito.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

asistente
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
El asistente del senador organizó la reunión con los periodistas.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

casualmente; de manera relajada e informal
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Él mencionó casualmente que se iba.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

plátano macho
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
El plátano macho se puede freír, hervir o hornear y es un alimento básico en muchos países tropicales.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflación
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
La inflación erosiona el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores.
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 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

comunista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
La ideología comunista apunta a una sociedad sin clases.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inconsistente
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Sus respuestas fueron inconsistentes y confusas.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

secuencia
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La secuencia de baile fue perfectamente coreografiada.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

alimento o señuelo utilizado para atraer peces o animales; provocar o molestar deliberadamente.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Él usó gusanos como cebo para pescar.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

criar, reproducir
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ellos crían caballos en su granja.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; embarazoso
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso avergonzó a toda la familia.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irreal
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
La experiencia se sintió irreal después de la noticia repentina.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

desagradable; no deseado; indeseado
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Las malas noticias arruinaron sus planes de vacaciones.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tensión; presión; agotamiento;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Trabajar muchas horas puso una tensión en su salud.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

alimentos orgánicos
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Los alimentos orgánicos son más saludables que los alimentos procesados.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

directamente; completamente; sin reservas
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Ella rechazó la propuesta directamente.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

alcanzable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Comienza con pasos alcanzables para mantenerte motivado.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

externo
Meaning
coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within
Example
The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.
La empresa contrató consultores externos para revisar su estrategia empresarial.
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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

idear
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Los ingenieros idearon un nuevo método para reducir costos.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apóstrofe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Necesitas un apóstrofe en la palabra 'children’s'.
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

restricción; autocontrol
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Ella mostró gran restricción al no responder a la crítica.
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

estante
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Ella colgó su abrigo en el estante junto a la puerta.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

cuota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La reforma de la cuota fue una demanda clave.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

violar
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Estacionar aquí viola las regulaciones de la ciudad.
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 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

delegación
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La delegación presentó la agenda de su país.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hueco; vacío;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
El tronco del árbol hueco proporcionó refugio a pequeños animales.
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 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

elegante y atractivo; que tiene distinción o buen gusto en su apariencia
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

densidad
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
La densidad de la población en el centro de la ciudad es extremadamente alta.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
El portavoz dirigió la conferencia de prensa en nombre de la empresa.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Los beneficios del ejercicio son tangibles y medibles.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

derivado
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
La palabra está derivada del latín.
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

tranvía
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
El tranvía pasa por el centro de la ciudad cada quince minutos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

dar derecho a
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Los empleados tienen derecho a recibir vacaciones pagadas.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarcasmo
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Su sarcasmo a menudo hacía reír a la gente, pero a veces los ofendía.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

clase media
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La clase media fue ampliamente afectada por la decisión.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

icónico
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La línea "Fue el mejor de los tiempos..." es icónica.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fiel; leal; comprometido
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Ella permaneció fiel a sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

borrador
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Ella terminó el primer borrador de su novela.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animación
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
La animación en esta película es increíblemente detallada.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

crítica
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que criticaran los ensayos de los demás.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Él disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

lombriz
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
El jardinero estaba feliz de encontrar muchas lombrices en el suelo.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

insignia
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
El oficial de policía mostró su insignia para identificarse.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

variado; diverso
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
El museo tiene una colección variada de artefactos antiguos.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

recopilar
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Ella recopiló los datos de investigación en un informe detallado.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

colección de trabajos, muestras o lista de trabajos
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Su portafolio mostró su amplia gama de habilidades.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagonista
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay es uno de los protagonistas de la historia.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

refrescante
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
La brisa fresca fue refrescante después del día caluroso.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demográfico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
La empresa analiza las tendencias demográficas antes de lanzar un producto.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

legislación
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
El gobierno aprobó nueva legislación para proteger el medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
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 ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

herramientas innovadoras
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Los maestros utilizan herramientas innovadoras para mejorar el aprendizaje en el aula.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

paralelismos
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Hay paralelismos entre los problemas de envejecimiento de Japón y la situación de Bangladesh.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

tono, lanzamiento
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
El tono del cantante fue perfecto durante la actuación.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

desinformado
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La decisión fue tomada por un comité desinformado.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatorio
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
El uso del cinturón de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

perspicaz
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia perspicaz sobre la economía global.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigioso
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
La Universidad de Harvard es una de las universidades más prestigiosas del mundo.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

desintoxicación digital
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Una desintoxicación digital puede ayudar a reducir la fatiga en las manos.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

femenino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo muy femenino de vestir.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
El diplomático negoció un acuerdo de paz.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

denominador
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
En la fracción 3/4, el número 4 es el denominador.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualizar
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Ella intentó visualizar su éxito antes de la gran presentación.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

instalación
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
La instalación del cable submarino está casi completa.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

ensanchar
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Ellos planean ensanchar la carretera el próximo año.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

leyenda; mito
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La leyenda del rey Arturo ha inspirado muchos libros.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flota
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La armada desplegó toda su flota para el ejercicio.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

aparentemente, aparentemente tranquilo
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Él estaba aparentemente tranquilo a pesar del caos a su alrededor.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

comprender
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es difícil comprender la magnitud del desastre.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

impredecible
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
El clima en esta región es muy impredecible.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

modo; forma
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
El computador tiene un modo de suspensión para ahorrar energía.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

a nivel nacional
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campaña recibió apoyo a nivel nacional.
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 ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitivo
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Las funciones cognitivas mejoran con la práctica y el aprendizaje.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

despreparado
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Él estaba desprevenido para el examen difícil.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

decadencia; descomposición; deterioro
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
El edificio viejo mostró signos de decadencia después de años de abandono.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certificación
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Recibió su certificación profesional después de completar el programa de formación.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

beneficio
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Uno de los beneficios de trabajar aquí es el almuerzo gratis todos los viernes.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

notablemente
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Ella es notablemente talentosa en la pintura.
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 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

inscribirse
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
Él decidió inscribirse en un curso de programación de computadoras.
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

defensa
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
Su defensa de los derechos de los niños le valió reconocimiento internacional.
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

feminista
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Ella orgullosamente se llama a sí misma feminista y lucha por la igualdad de género.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

mal uso
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
El mal uso de los perfiles en redes sociales puede dañar las relaciones.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

sin miedo
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Ella entró en la habitación oscura, sin miedo de lo que pudiera haber dentro.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

postguerra
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
El periodo de postguerra vio un crecimiento económico significativo.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

lanzador
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
El lanzador tomó tres wickets en el primer over.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

imparcial
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
El informe dio una vista imparcial de la situación.
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.