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B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

granja ganadera
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Ellos poseen una granja ganadera enorme en Texas.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

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

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascenso, elevación
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Los alpinistas comenzaron su ascenso hacia la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arrancar, reunir coraje
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ella arrancó una flor del jardín.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

exactitud; precisión
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
La exactitud de las mediciones es muy importante.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

comodidades
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
El hotel ofrece comodidades modernas como Wi-Fi gratuito y una piscina.
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

serpiente negra
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente negra se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

terciopelo
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Las cortinas reales estaban hechas de rico terciopelo rojo.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

vehículos autónomos
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Los vehículos autónomos están revolucionando el futuro del transporte.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

portarse mal
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Los niños se portaron mal durante la asamblea escolar.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

noción
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Ella tenía una extraña noción de que alguien la estaba siguiendo.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

cualitativo
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
La investigación se enfoca en análisis cualitativo más que en números.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

por lo tanto
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Él no estudió, y por lo tanto reprobó el examen.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

ocupar
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nueva familia ocupará la casa el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

patrocinador
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La biblioteca es apoyada por generosos patrocinadores.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficial; poco profundo; falta de conocimiento profundo
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
El agua superficial es perfecta para que los niños jueguen.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

cada hora; ocurrido o hecho cada hora; continuamente
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
El informe del clima se actualiza cada hora.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

sabio; informado; educado
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Ella es muy sabia sobre la historia antigua.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trilión
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
El valor de la empresa ha aumentado a más de un billón de dólares.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

componentes
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Las proteínas y las vitaminas son constituyentes esenciales de una dieta saludable.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrero; luchador valiente o experimentado
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
El valiente guerrero defendió su aldea de los invasores.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

erigir
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ellos erigieron una estatua en la plaza del pueblo.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

abofetear
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Ella estaba tan enojada que lo abofeteó en la cara.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avance tecnológico
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
El avance tecnológico está revolucionando la atención sanitaria.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

de mala gana
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Ella aceptó asistir a la reunión de mala gana.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

perdonador
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Ella tiene una naturaleza perdonadora y rara vez guarda rencor.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sueño de calidad
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
El sueño de calidad mejora la función cognitiva y la salud en general.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

prefijo; añadir algo al principio
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Los desarrolladores a menudo prefijan variables con un guion bajo.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

caminar largo
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Ellos caminaron a través de las montañas durante tres días.
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 /ˈmɪərli/

merely

solo
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Ella solo estaba tratando de ayudar.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

quiosco
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Compró una botella de agua en el quiosco cerca de la estación.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

cuco
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Escuchamos el canto del cuco desde el bosque por la mañana temprano.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

implementación
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La implementación adecuada de las políticas es crucial.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

compartimiento
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Encontramos asientos en el compartimiento de primera clase.
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 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

ancho de banda
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Aumentar el ancho de banda mejora la velocidad de Internet.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

legislativo
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
El cuerpo legislativo aprobó el nuevo proyecto de ley sobre impuestos.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

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

Turmeric

cúrcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Agrega cúrcuma al curry para dar color y sabor.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

suplementario; adicional; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Los estudiantes necesitan comprar libros suplementarios para el curso.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
El gobierno proporciona un subsidio de combustible para controlar los precios.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autosuficiente
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La granja es completamente autosuficiente en la producción de verduras.
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

cooperación global
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
La cooperación global es esencial para abordar los desafíos climáticos.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

por el contrario
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Él es rico, por el contrario, su hermano lucha financieramente.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

patrocinio
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
El evento fue posible gracias al patrocinio de varias grandes empresas.
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 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
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 /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

pereza
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió lograr sus objetivos.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

langosta
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
La langosta se sirvió con mantequilla derretida y limón.
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 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

agotar
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
El largo viaje agotó a los niños.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

contaminar
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Las fábricas contaminan el medio ambiente con productos químicos tóxicos.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Inevitable; que no se puede evitar; obligatorio
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
La reunión es inevitable, así que debemos asistir.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

ciervo macho / resistir
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
El caballo comenzó a buckear salvajemente mientras el jinete intentaba mantenerse firme.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

comisión
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
La comisión recomienda reformas constitucionales.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga en el aeropuerto.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
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 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

provocar
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
La contaminación del aire provoca enfermedades crónicas.
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, verb /blæst/

blast

explosión, fuerte golpe
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
La explosión envió un fuerte golpe a través del edificio.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

tropical
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de muchas especies tropicales.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Usar cinturones de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

atónito, desconcertado
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
La noticia de su renuncia repentina dejó a todos atónitos.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

desgracia; vergüenza; humillación
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Su arresto trajo desgracia a toda su familia y reputación.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

maquinaria
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
La fábrica invirtió en nueva maquinaria para aumentar la producción.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

barato/excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
La película fue divertida, pero un poco demasiado cursi.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flauta
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Él tocó una dulce melodía en su flauta.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

barco casa
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en un hermoso barco casa en el lago.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

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

Unbearable

insostenible
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
El calor en el desierto era insoportable.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manual
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Este es un proceso manual que requiere atención cuidadosa.
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 /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 /fɜːr/

Fur

pelaje
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
El pelaje del gato era suave y cálido al tacto.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

definitivo
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
El comité llegó a un acuerdo definitivo sobre la política.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Se hospedaron en la suite presidencial del hotel.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reservado; introvertido
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Ella es bastante reservada y no habla mucho en las reuniones.
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 /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

collar
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
Ella llevaba un elegante collar de perlas a la cena formal.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

refrescar
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Una bebida fría me refresca en los días calurosos.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

rotación; giro; rotación del eje
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
La rotación de la Tierra tarda 24 horas en completarse.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensificar
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Se espera que la tormenta se intensifique durante la noche.
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

riego
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Los sistemas de riego mejoran los rendimientos de los cultivos en regiones secas.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
El artista pintó el torso del modelo con gran detalle.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

de manera grosera
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Habló de manera grosera con el camarero a pesar del buen servicio.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

período de prueba
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Fue puesto en período de prueba por seis meses.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

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

Hardship

dificultad, sufrimiento
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
A pesar de enfrentar muchas dificultades durante la guerra, la familia permaneció unida y esperanzada.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

fortalecer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La comunicación puede fortalecer los lazos entre las personas.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

mariscal de campo
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

licencia
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Necesitas una licencia de conducir para operar un coche.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

gasto
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gestionar el gasto es fundamental para hacer un presupuesto.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Los niños pasaron la tarde jugando en el arcade.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abundante
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
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 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Las soluciones rentables benefician a las industrias.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

mitología
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
La mitología griega está llena de historias de dioses y héroes.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

trama
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
La trama de 'A Tale of Two Cities' es intensa y emocionante.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La ceremonia de boda incluyó muchos rituales tradicionales.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grano
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
El agricultor almacenó grandes cantidades de grano en el granero después de la cosecha.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

apenas; difícilmente; solo un poco
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Casi no podía creer lo que veía.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

medido
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Ella habló en un tono calmado y medido.