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B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

regiones en desarrollo
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La contaminación afecta más a las regiones en desarrollo.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

molestar
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Por favor, no me moleste mientras estudio.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnosticar
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con neumonía.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dormitar
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Él se quedó dormido mientras leía el libro.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diploma
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Ella recibió su diploma después de terminar el programa de enfermería.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

disfraz; camuflaje
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
El espía usó un elaborado disfraz para evitar ser reconocido por los enemigos.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendente
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
El río siguió un curso descendente hacia el valle.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discreción
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Ella manejó la situación con gran discreción.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

descender
Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
Los excursionistas descendieron por el empinado camino de montaña.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

deseable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
La ubicación de la casa era muy deseable, con grandes vistas.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

consecuencias devastadoras
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La contaminación del aire tiene consecuencias devastadoras para la salud.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

determinación
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Su determinación para tener éxito era inquebrantable.
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 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

deliberadamente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Las acciones fueron deliberadamente planeadas para causar daño.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

desprender
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Ella despegó la página del cuaderno.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

dígito
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Debes introducir un código de cuatro dígitos para desbloquear el teléfono.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminar
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La ley prohíbe a los empleadores discriminar contra las mujeres.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramáticamente
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Las ventas aumentaron dramáticamente después de la campaña.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dedicar
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Ella dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
El niño desobediente se negó a seguir las reglas.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

despido, rechazo
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Su despido injusto llevó a una demanda contra la empresa.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

angustiado
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Ella se veía angustiada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

deforestación
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La deforestación acelera la pérdida de biodiversidad.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

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

decimal

decimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
El número 0.75 es un decimal.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

desaprobar
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
Muchos padres desaprueban fumar.
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 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

desconsuelo; alarma
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Para nuestra consternación, el concierto fue cancelado debido a condiciones meteorológicas severas.
B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

delta
Meaning
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
Example
The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.
El delta del Nilo es una de las regiones más fértiles de Egipto.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografía
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La demografía ayuda en la publicidad dirigida.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

desgracia
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
La antigua profecía predijo la desgracia de la ciudad.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

hecho deliberadamente
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Sus acciones deliberadas mostraron gran cuidado y reflexión.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

demoler
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ciudad decidió demoler el viejo estadio para construir uno nuevo.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

desechar
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Él desechó los muebles viejos responsablemente.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

engaño
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
El engaño del mago sorprendió a la audiencia con trucos aparentemente imposibles.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguir
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Puede ser difícil distinguir entre la verdad y el rumor.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

depósito, anticipo
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Ella depositó $500 en su cuenta de ahorros.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drenaje
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
El mal drenaje causó inundaciones en el vecindario.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

defecto
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
El defecto de fabricación causó que el producto fallara después de solo una semana.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

demócrata
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Él es un demócrata fuerte que cree en los derechos iguales.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

enviado
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Un equipo fue enviado rápidamente.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfectar
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
La enfermera desinfectó la herida antes de aplicar una venda.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

desprendido, separado
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Él vivía en una casa desprendida alejada de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Vaina de moringa
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
El drumstick agrega un sabor único al curry de pescado tradicional.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

acción; hazaña; documento legal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Su hazaña heroica salvó al niño de ahogarse en el río.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

denunciar
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
El líder denunció la corrupción en su discurso.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

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

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

desplegar
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
El ejército desplegará tropas en la frontera.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

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

dehydration

deshidratación
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La deshidratación puede causar fatiga y confusión.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorcio
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Después de años de conflicto, decidieron divorciarse.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

detergente
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Ella compró una nueva marca de detergente para la lavandería.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

descartar
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Ella decidió descartar la ropa vieja.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distorsionar
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
El espejo distorsionó su reflejo.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

delegado
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Cada país envió un delegado para participar en la conferencia internacional.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

confiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Ella es una colega confiable que siempre cumple los plazos.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

deducción
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Su deducción de la evidencia fue precisa.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

dejar caer o desechar algo descuidadamente
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Él tiró toda la basura en el bote.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

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

Declaration

declaración; anuncio; proclamación
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
La declaración de independencia del presidente marcó un momento histórico para la nación.
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 /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

dominio
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Las matemáticas son su principal dominio de experiencia.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

debatible
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es debatible si la política funcionará.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

deteriorarse
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
El crecimiento no planificado puede deteriorar las condiciones de vida.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

dominancia
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La dominancia del urdu era evidente.
B2 noun /den/

Den

cueva; sala cómoda; lugar para actividades ilegales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
El zorro desapareció en su cueva cuando sintió que el peligro se acercaba.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

depresión
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
El terapeuta la ayudó a lidiar con la depresión a través de terapia cognitivo-conductual.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

decencia
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Tuvo la decencia de disculparse por su error de inmediato.
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 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

desventaja; inconveniente; problema
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
La principal desventaja de vivir en la ciudad es el alto costo de la vivienda.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

disuadir, desalentar
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Las altas multas están destinadas a disuadir a las personas de romper la ley.
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 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

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

dealer

vendedor
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
El vendedor de coches ofreció un descuento para atraer a los clientes.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

privar
Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
La nueva ley puede privar a las personas de sus derechos.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

incumplir
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
La compañía incumplió con sus pagos de préstamo.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

autobús de dos pisos
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
El autobús de dos pisos rojo es un símbolo famoso de Londres.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbación; disturbio; trastorno
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La música alta causó una perturbación que molestó a todos los vecinos.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

demonio
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
La historia era sobre un demonio que aterrorizaba el pueblo.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discriminación; trato injusto; prejuicio
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
La empresa fue demandada por discriminación racial en sus prácticas de contratación.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
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 /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

déficit; escasez
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
El gobierno enfrentó un déficit presupuestario de millones debido al aumento del gasto.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

disrupción
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construcción de la carretera causó una gran disrupción en el flujo de tráfico.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructivo
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
El huracán fue muy destructivo para las áreas costeras.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
El donante contribuyó generosamente a la nueva ala del hospital.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
El huracán devastó la ciudad costera.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
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 verb /drɪft/

drift

deriva
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
El bote comenzó a alejarse de la orilla.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

desprecio
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Él despreció las señales de advertencia y siguió conduciendo.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimido
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Ella se sintió deprimida después de perder su trabajo.
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 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

diverso
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Las industrias diversas mejoran la resiliencia económica.
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 noun /dæm/

Dam

presa; embalse;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
La gran represa proporciona electricidad y controla las inundaciones en la región.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

taladro
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Los estudiantes participaron en un simulacro de incendio en la escuela.
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

cubierta / plataforma
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
Disfrutamos del atardecer desde la cubierta superior del ferry.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentación
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentación para el proyecto está disponible para su revisión.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

designar
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
El comité designará a un nuevo presidente la próxima semana.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

sequía
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sequía afecta significativamente el crecimiento de los cultivos.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.
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 /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

dependencia
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Su dependencia de la tecnología hizo que fuera difícil trabajar sin internet.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortal; letal; peligroso
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
El veneno mortal mató la planta instantáneamente.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

despreciar
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Ella desprecia la deshonestidad en todas sus formas.
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

masa
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Ella amasó la masa durante diez minutos antes de hornear.
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 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

dinámico
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
La vida fluye en una corriente dinámica.