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B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

transmitir, comunicar, llevar
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
El maestro transmite la lección claramente a 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 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

empeorar
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
La falta de educación puede empeorar los niveles de pobreza.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

revelación
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
El libro estaba lleno de revelaciones impactantes sobre el político.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

inmoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Lo despidieron por su comportamiento inmoral.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Este material es inferior al que usamos antes.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

suspensión
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
El jugador recibió una suspensión de tres partidos por mala conducta.
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

cima
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
Los escaladores llegaron a la cima del Monte Everest.
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

golpear repetidamente
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
Las olas golpearon la orilla toda la noche.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilidad es clave para mantener la confianza en cualquier sistema.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

la condición de ser raro; algo poco común o escaso
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
El jarrón antiguo era una rareza que valía miles de dólares.
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

validar
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
El científico trabajó duro para validar los resultados del experimento.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

muslo
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Sintió dolor en su muslo derecho después de correr durante una hora.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indeciso; incierto
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

muelle
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
El barco permaneció en el muelle durante dos días.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

cubierto de hierba
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
El campo cubierto de hierba se extendió hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

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

deserted

desierto
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
El pueblo se veía completamente desierto después de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

capilla
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
La pareja se casó en una pequeña capilla en el campo.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

exceso; sobrante
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
La comida sobrante de la fiesta fue donada al refugio local.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécula
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Una molécula de agua está formada por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

agotado
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sentirse agotado después de despertarse es común.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

recordatorio
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Él configuró un recordatorio para llamar a su madre en su cumpleaños.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

remolacha
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La remolacha asada con queso de cabra hace una ensalada deliciosa.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

literal
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Su comentario fue dicho en tono de broma, no para tomarse de manera literal.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
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 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 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alegar
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
El testigo alegó que el hombre estaba en la escena del crimen.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

renuncia
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Su renuncia al puesto fue inesperada.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notificaciones
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Apaga las notificaciones para mantenerte enfocado.
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
Le tomó un tiempo acostumbrarse al nuevo entorno.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigoroso
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
El ejercicio regular mantiene el cuerpo vigoroso y saludable.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apto
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Ella es una estudiante apta que entiende rápidamente los nuevos conceptos.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

partícula
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el aire cerca de la ventana.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

delantal
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Ella se puso un delantal alrededor de su cintura antes de cocinar la cena.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

vacante; un espacio o puesto vacío
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
Hay una vacante para un ingeniero de software en nuestra empresa.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

caja de cazuela
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La caja de cazuela mantuvo la comida caliente durante la fiesta de cena.
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 /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

filósofo
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sócrates fue un filósofo famoso de la antigua Grecia.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

felicidad
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mezcla
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La masa del pastel es una mezcla de harina, huevos y leche.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

felicidad
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litro
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La receta requiere dos litros de agua.
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 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Él supuestamente estuvo involucrado en el robo.
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 /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

albaricoque
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
El árbol de albaricoque produce frutas dulces en verano.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

jugoso
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que se deshizo en mi boca.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

caos; desorden total; confusión
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
El terremoto causó caos en la ciudad cuando los edificios colapsaron y la gente entró en pánico.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

pedazo / descartar
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Usó un trozo de papel para anotar el número.
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 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminar
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Elimina los hábitos que desperdician tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Desde el comienzo, el proyecto parecía ambicioso pero alcanzable.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inclusivo
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
El crecimiento inclusivo beneficia a todas las secciones de la sociedad.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

barco de pasajeros
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
El lujoso transatlántico atracó en el puerto ayer.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

lugar
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
El lugar de la boda estaba bellamente decorado.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestos
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Los gestos efectivos añaden énfasis a un discurso.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

acuático
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Las especies acuáticas están siendo amenazadas por la contaminación.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

atento; alerta; vigilante
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
El estudiante atento escuchó cuidadosamente cada palabra que dijo el maestro.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

avispón
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
El avispa me picó cuando molesté su nido.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

transmisión, envío
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
La transmisión de datos por internet es muy rápida.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

felicidad
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

comentarista
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
El comentarista describió el partido de fútbol en detalle.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevante
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Tus errores pasados son irrelevantes para esta discusión.
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 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirante; posible;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
El actor aspirante practicaba sus líneas todos los días.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
La disputa sigue sin resolverse a pesar de varias reuniones.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

aproximado
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
El costo es aproximado y puede cambiar más tarde.
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 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

renacimiento
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ciudad experimentó un renacimiento cultural durante los años 90.
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

brutalmente
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
Los prisioneros fueron tratados brutalmente por los guardias.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

dudar
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No dudes en pedir ayuda.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

señales
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Las expresiones faciales proporcionan señales sobre las emociones de una persona.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

suela del pie; suela de zapato
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Tengo una ampolla en la planta de mi pie.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festivo; alegre; de fiesta
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La casa se veía festiva con decoraciones coloridas.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

ensayo
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Ella escribió un ensayo sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiración
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La policía descubrió una conspiración para derrocar al gobierno.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

capitalista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
El capitalista cree en la libertad del mercado.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remedio
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Este remedio de hierbas ayuda a aliviar los dolores de cabeza.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

memorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Los eventos memorables inspiran generaciones.
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

cuestionario
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
Los participantes llenaron un cuestionario detallado sobre sus hábitos.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

herencia
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesh tiene una rica herencia cultural.
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
Ella creó un collage usando fotos antiguas de revistas.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

tranquilidad
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Ella disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo después de años en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

forajido, ilegalizar
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
El gobierno decidió ilegalizar la práctica perjudicial.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

sede central
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
La sede central de la empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
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 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

almacén
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
La empresa almacena todos sus productos en un gran almacén.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
El tsunami devastó la ciudad costera, dejando a miles de personas sin hogar.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

libélula
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
La libélula flotaba sobre el estanque.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

elaborar / detallado y complicado en diseño
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Ella le pidió que elaborara su propuesta.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

masculino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Él tiene una voz profunda y masculina.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

de la noche a la mañana; de repente; muy rápidamente
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
La ciudad fue transformada de la noche a la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cucaracha
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Una cucaracha corrió rápidamente por el piso de la cocina.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

de alto perfil
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
El CEO asistió a una conferencia de alto perfil en Nueva York.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

afilado; directo y claro
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Ella hizo un comentario directo sobre su comportamiento.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

vagabundo; persona que viaja sin un destino fijo
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
El vagabundo exploró diferentes países sin un destino fijo.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

factura
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
La empresa envió una factura por los suministros de oficina entregados la semana pasada.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

sutil, ligero, delicado
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
El uso del color por parte del artista fue sutil pero poderoso.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

erosión del suelo
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
La erosión del suelo puede llevar a la pérdida de tierras fértiles.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

fronteras
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
El proyecto expande las fronteras de la exploración espacial.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

inmaduro; inmaduro emocionalmente; infantil
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Su comportamiento inmaduro durante la reunión decepcionó a todos.