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B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

visión
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
Los chequeos oculares regulares son importantes para mantener una buena visión.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

implicar
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
El trabajo implicará mucho viaje por el país.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

ejecución, implementación
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
El éxito de un proyecto depende de su correcta ejecución.
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 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

extinto
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Algunas especies se están extinguiendo debido a la sobrepesca.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

ético
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Las consideraciones éticas guían las decisiones.
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

sostenibilidad económica
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
La sostenibilidad económica impulsa el crecimiento a largo plazo.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

elegible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Solo los candidatos elegibles son considerados para los nombramientos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginar
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Ella imagina un mundo donde todos tengan acceso igual a la educación.
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

emprendedor
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
Su espíritu emprendedor lo llevó a establecer una exitosa startup.
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

enciclopedia
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
Ella usó una enciclopedia para completar su proyecto escolar.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

ecuación
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Resolvió la ecuación para encontrar el valor de x.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosivo
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
La situación se volvió explosiva después de la discusión.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Él preguntó sobre el horario del tren.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

incrustar
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
El periodista estaba incrustado con la unidad militar.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

de manera eficiente
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Ella logró completar la tarea de manera eficiente dentro del plazo.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

emisiones
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Las emisiones de carbono están aumentando globalmente.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globo ocular
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
El doctor examinó su globo ocular cuidadosamente.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
El resultado final fue mejor de lo esperado.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

ansiosamente; con gran deseo
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Los niños esperaban ansiosamente que comenzara las vacaciones.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

ego; autoestima
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Su gran ego le impidió aceptar críticas de los demás.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

experiencia
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Su experiencia en diseño gráfico es ampliamente reconocida.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

emergir
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
Nuevas oportunidades emergerán a medida que la industria crezca.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

erupción volcánica
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
La erupción volcánica obligó a miles de personas a evacuar el área.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

gritar
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Ella exclamó con alegría cuando vio el regalo.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efectividad
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
La efectividad de la nueva política todavía se está evaluando.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

evolución
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La teoría de la evolución explica cómo las especies cambian con el tiempo.
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 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

emergente
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Bangladesh es una de las economías emergentes más rápidas del mundo.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

étnico
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
El festival celebró las diversas comunidades étnicas de la ciudad.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

equipar
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
La escuela equipó a sus estudiantes con tecnología moderna.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

hacer cumplir
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
La policía es responsable de hacer cumplir la ley.
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 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

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

entity

entidad
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
La nueva empresa operará como una entidad legal separada.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ejecutar
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
La NASA planea ejecutar la misión en tres fases.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

exploración
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestra comprensión del universo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

amigable con el medio ambiente
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Los productos ecológicos están diseñados para reducir el daño ecológico.
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

económico
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
Conducir un coche híbrido es económico a largo plazo.
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 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

explotar / hacer uso de
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La compañía fue acusada de explotar el trabajo infantil.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

extensivamente
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Ella viajó extensivamente por Europa para su investigación.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exótico y atractivo
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas exóticas de países tropicales.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épico
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
La Ilíada es uno de los épicos más famosos de la literatura mundial.
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 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

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

economically

económicamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
La empresa está tratando de operar de manera más económica este año.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

embarcar
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Ella decidió embarcarse en una nueva carrera en medicina.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exponer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
La investigación expuso la verdad sobre el escándalo.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

etiqueta
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
La etiqueta adecuada requiere ponerse de pie cuando una dama entra en la habitación.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

superar
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
El atleta superó las expectativas de todos al ganar la medalla de oro.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

excluido; marginado
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
Él se sintió excluido de las actividades del grupo y de las conversaciones.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

excursión; viaje corto
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
La escuela organizó una excursión al museo de ciencias para todos los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

comestible
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
Las bayas no solo son comestibles, sino también bastante sabrosas.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

taladro eléctrico
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Usó un taladro eléctrico para hacer agujeros en la pared para colgar cuadros.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

eco-turismo
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
El eco-turismo promueve viajes responsables a áreas naturales.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

evaluación
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Una evaluación precisa ayuda a determinar la sostenibilidad de los recursos.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

ética
Meaning
a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession
Example
He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.
Él tiene una fuerte ética de trabajo y siempre cumple con los plazos.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

exterior; de fuera; superficie externa
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
El exterior del edificio estaba pintado en colores brillantes.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

abarcar
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
El proyecto abarcará todos los aspectos del desarrollo rural.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

exageración
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Su historia sobre el pez que atrapó era claramente una exageración.
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 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

ecólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
El ecólogo estudió los efectos de la contaminación en el ecosistema del bosque.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

erigir
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Los trabajadores estaban erigiendo un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

empoderar
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
La educación puede empoderar a las personas para mejorar sus vidas.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

erosión
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Las luchas de poder a menudo conducen a la erosión de la humanidad.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Los científicos desarrollaron un medicamento experimental para tratar el cáncer.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explícitamente
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Las instrucciones fueron escritas explícitamente para evitar cualquier confusión.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

seguridad energética
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
La seguridad energética asegura el suministro constante.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

restringido a una persona, grupo o área particular; no compartido con otros
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
El hotel ofrece acceso exclusivo a una playa privada.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

entusiasta
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Él es un entusiasta del fútbol y ve cada partido.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

párpado
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Sus párpados se sentían pesados por el sueño.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

movimiento ambiental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
El movimiento ambiental se enfoca en reducir la contaminación y proteger los ecosistemas.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

vergüenza
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Su rostro se puso rojo de vergüenza después del error.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

encontrar / enfrentarse a
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Durante la caminata, nos encontramos con un oso salvaje.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

eco; reverberación
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Su voz creó un eco claro en la catedral vacía.
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 ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

emergir
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Una gran crisis de salud emerge de la contaminación.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

emigrante
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
El emigrante comenzó una nueva vida en Canadá.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

soportar
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Tuvo que soportar años de dificultades antes de alcanzar el éxito.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

equidad
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Poseer acciones en una empresa puede generar rendimientos significativos.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

agotamiento
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
El agotamiento crónico puede llevar a un agotamiento y una disminución de la productividad.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

enriquecimiento
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
El enriquecimiento cultural fomenta una comprensión más profunda de las tradiciones.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansión
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
El voluntariado ayuda en la expansión de redes sociales.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

expedición
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
La expedición de escalada de montaña requirió meses de planificación y preparación cuidadosa.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

eligibilidad
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Los criterios de elegibilidad mantienen la equidad.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirar
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mi pasaporte expirará el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

felicidad
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

ética
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
La ética empresarial requiere que las empresas actúen de manera justa y responsable.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhibir
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
El museo exhibirá artefactos antiguos.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

esfuerzo
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
El esfuerzo por innovar en el turismo espacial es ambicioso.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

esmeralda
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
El collar de esmeraldas brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

establecimiento
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
El restaurante es un nuevo establecimiento en la ciudad.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

exhalar
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Ella exhaló lentamente después de aguantar la respiración.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulsar
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
El estudiante fue expulsado de la escuela por mala conducta.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

duradero; persistente; que dura mucho tiempo
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Su amistad duradera duró décadas.
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

empoderar
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
Empoderar a los niños puede conducir al progreso social.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

extenso; amplio; vasto
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
La empresa realizó una investigación extensa antes de lanzar el nuevo producto.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excelencia
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
La escuela es conocida por su excelencia académica.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

expectativa; esperanza;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
El nuevo maestro superó las expectativas de todos con sus métodos de enseñanza innovadores.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

evocar
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieja canción evocó recuerdos de su infancia.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

respaldar
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
La celebridad respaldó el nuevo producto para el cuidado de la piel.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagerar
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Él tiende a exagerar sus logros.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
La eliminación de emisiones es una prioridad.
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

emigrar
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
Muchas personas emigraron de Europa a América en el siglo XIX.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

erupcionar
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
El volcán erupcionó después de siglos de inactividad.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

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

examiner

examinador
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
El examinador revisó cuidadosamente la hoja de respuestas de cada estudiante.
B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

escalar
Meaning
To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious
Example
The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.
La población envejecida está escalando a una tasa alarmante.