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B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

lo que alguien merece, especialmente un castigo o recompensa
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Finalmente recibió su castigo por hacer trampa en el examen.
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

aplaudir
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
El público comenzó a aplaudir fuertemente después de la actuación.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

aprobar
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
La comisión aprobará la nueva política mañana.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Necesito calcular el costo total.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

disfrute
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Ella sintió un gran disfrute mientras leía su libro favorito.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

medidas
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Las medidas de mitigación se enfocan en reducir las emisiones.
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

pecho; baúl
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
El doctor escuchó su pecho con un estetoscopio.
B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

alerta
Meaning
quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive
Example
The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.
El perro alerta ladró al extraño que se acercaba a la casa.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Él es el gerente senior en el departamento.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

entretenido; divertido y cautivador
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
La actuación del comediante fue muy entretenida y mantuvo a la audiencia riendo.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

gusano
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
El pájaro atrapó un gusano del suelo del jardín.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

responder
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Por favor responde a mi correo electrónico lo antes posible.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militar
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
El ejército fue llamado para asistencia.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

aprobación
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
El proyecto recibió la aprobación del gobierno.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

propuesta
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue aceptada.
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

influencia; poder
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
La influencia positiva del maestro ayudó al estudiante a superar sus dificultades de aprendizaje.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

estufa
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Cocinó la cena en la estufa de gas.
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

triplicar
Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
La empresa triplicó sus ganancias en solo un año.
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

encantado
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
Ella estaba encantada con el regalo sorpresa.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

ocurrir
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
El accidente ocurrió en la intersección durante la hora punta.
B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

melodía; composición musical; tono musical
Meaning
a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch
Example
She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.
Ella tarareaba una hermosa melodía mientras trabajaba en el jardín.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

ocio; tiempo libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

posponer
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La reunión fue postpuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

donación; contribución
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
La generosa donación ayudó al hospital a comprar nuevos equipos médicos.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pálido; deslucido; débil
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Ella se veía pálida después de estar enferma por una semana.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

apropiado / apropiarse de
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Usar ropa formal fue apropiado para la ceremonia.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

aguja
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Ella enhebró la aguja para coser el botón.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

cambio climático
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
El cambio climático está causando más desastres naturales.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

ceja
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Ella levantó la ceja en sorpresa.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

aventurero
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Ellos participaron en actividades aventureras como el kayak y el senderismo.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

comercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Los centros comerciales atraen inversiones.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

terriblemente
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
Se sintió terriblemente triste después de escuchar la noticia.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

remoto
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Se quedaron en un pueblo remoto durante su viaje.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

disparar / tomar una foto
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Él aprendió a disparar un arco y flecha.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigente
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
El trabajo es muy exigente y requiere largas horas de trabajo.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

medios; recursos; forma;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
No tienen los medios para costear unas vacaciones tan caras.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operación
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
El hospital realizó una operación exitosa.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

reflejar
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
El espejo refleja su hermoso rostro.
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

ejecutivo
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
El cuerpo ejecutivo aplica las políticas.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vacuna
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 ha ayudado a reducir enfermedades graves.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

primero
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Primero, necesitamos abordar el problema del presupuesto antes de continuar.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

afectuoso; cariñoso; que muestra amor y calidez
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Ella es una madre cariñosa que se preocupa profundamente por sus hijos.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantía
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
La empresa garantiza un reembolso si el producto está defectuoso.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

investigadores
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Los investigadores están trabajando en soluciones innovadoras.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

tramposo
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Fue acusado de ser un tramposo en el examen.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

seguridad
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
La seguridad alimentaria es esencial para la supervivencia humana.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

sudor
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Después de correr una hora, estaba cubierto de sudor.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

asegurar
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Él le aseguró que todo estaría bien.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

según
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Según el informe, las ventas aumentaron en el último trimestre.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

dedicado
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Ella es una maestra dedicada que va más allá por sus estudiantes.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

requisito
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
El trabajo tiene requisitos educativos específicos.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
El jeep subió la colina rocosa sin dificultad.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

acogedor
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Nos sentamos en un acogedor café pequeño en un día lluvioso.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visual
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
La película fue elogiada por sus impresionantes efectos visuales.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financiero
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Tomó una decisión financiera sólida al invertir sabiamente.
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

repetido; que ocurre varias veces
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
Él hizo intentos repetidos para contactarla.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

submarino
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Los cables submarinos facilitan la comunicación internacional.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

desafiante
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
La subida a la montaña fue desafiante pero gratificante.
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

fundamento
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Los cimientos del edificio se colocaron con materiales resistentes.
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

empleado
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
El empleado me ayudó a encontrar el formulario correcto.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

reemplazo
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Ella consiguió un reemplazo para su teléfono dañado.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

dos tercios
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Dos tercios de los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

jarrón de flores
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Ella colocó hermosas rosas en el florero sobre la mesa.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

aderezo / mezcla de condimentos
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Preparó una deliciosa ensalada con aderezo italiano.
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

tiburón
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
El tiburón es un poderoso depredador del océano.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

reglas y regulaciones
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Las reglas y regulaciones por sí solas no pueden cambiar actitudes.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

contador
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
El contador preparó los informes financieros para la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

tobillo
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Se torció el tobillo mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

principalmente
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
El éxito del proyecto fue principalmente debido al trabajo en equipo.
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

caravana
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
La caravana de comerciantes cruzó el desierto con camellos llevando bienes preciosos.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

reno
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
El reno de Santa tiró su trineo a través del cielo.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

buscadores de aventuras
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
El Valle de Sajek es un destino popular para los buscadores de aventuras.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

deber
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Le debo mi éxito al apoyo de mis padres.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

contaminación del aire
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La contaminación del aire de las fábricas dio lugar al primer movimiento ambiental.
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

relacionado con las características comunes de un tipo particular de persona o cosa
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
Era un día típico de verano, caluroso y húmedo.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cocina; olla
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
La arrocera hace que cocinar sea más fácil.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

vía férrea
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La vía férrea conecta la ciudad con varios pueblos cercanos.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

fotocopia
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Por favor, haz una fotocopia de estos documentos antes de la reunión.
B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

establecer
Meaning
To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.
Example
The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.
La compañía planea establecer una nueva oficina en Dhaka.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

lesionar
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Él lesionó su pierna mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

histórico
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
El Día de la Victoria es un momento histórico para Bangladesh.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

sin usar; no utilizado
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Hay muchas habitaciones sin usar en esta antigua mansión.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

reconocimiento
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Él ganó reconocimiento después de años de lucha.
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

no planificado
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
La urbanización no planificada contribuye a problemas ambientales.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

impresión, concepto
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
El libro me dio una buena primera impresión.
B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

giro; torcedura; vuelta;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
La historia tuvo un giro inesperado al final.
B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

juez; árbitro
Meaning
a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition
Example
The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.
El juez revisó cuidadosamente todas las pruebas antes de tomar una decisión.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

asunto; evento;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue un gran evento con cientos de invitados.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

alojamiento
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
El hotel proporciona alojamiento cómodo para los turistas.
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

durazno
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
El durazno estaba perfectamente maduro y jugoso cuando lo mordí.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

sombra
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
El árbol proyectó una larga sombra sobre el jardín por la tarde.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insistir
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Él insistió en pagar la cuenta.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

emocionado
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Ella estaba emocionada con la fiesta sorpresa.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

previene
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
El clima cálido de Bangladesh previene la caída de nieve.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

ridículo; absurdo; tonto
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
La idea de construir una casa sin herramientas es ridícula.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clavo
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Clavó el clavo en la tabla de madera.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

invertir
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
Invertir en propiedad intelectual puede generar ingresos pasivos.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

ampliamente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La noticia de su ascenso se extendió ampliamente por la empresa.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

infierno; situación dolorosa; experiencia desagradable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Trabajar en la fábrica durante el verano fue un infierno absoluto debido al calor extremo.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

algo; un poco; moderadamente
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
La película fue algo interesante, pero no genial.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

cronometrear
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Él cronometró la carrera con un cronómetro.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

mundial
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
La empresa ha logrado un reconocimiento mundial por sus productos.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ajo
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La receta requiere tres dientes de ajo fresco para realzar el sabor.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

recompensa
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Recibió una recompensa por devolver la billetera perdida.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

innecesario; innecesario
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
La reunión fue innecesaria ya que todas las decisiones ya se habían tomado.