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A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

hielo
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
El hielo en mi bebida se derritió rápidamente con el calor.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

inconveniente
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

de interior
Meaning
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
Example
Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.
Las plantas de interior pueden mejorar la calidad del aire en casa.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

intérprete; traductor;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conferencia internacional contrató intérpretes profesionales para traducir los discursos en tiempo real.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

insecto
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
La mariposa es un hermoso insecto que vuela de flor en flor.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su irresistible deseo de reír durante el discurso.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

incandescente
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
La lámpara incandescente iluminó todo el salón.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

impasible
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
Algunos filósofos argumentan que Dios es impasible y no puede experimentar emociones humanas.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

indemnizar
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
La compañía de seguros acordó indemnizar al cliente por los daños.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Su decisión impulsiva condujo a consecuencias inesperadas.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

impermanencia
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
La filosofía del budismo enfatiza la impermanencia de la vida.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irreverencia
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Sus bromas sobre religión mostraron irreverencia hacia las tradiciones sagradas.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

mejoras
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Las mejoras continuas aumentan la productividad.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Escribió un poema dedicado a su enamorada.
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

inflexibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
La inflexibilidad de las reglas causó retrasos innecesarios.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

disputar la verdad, validez o honestidad de una declaración o motivo
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
El abogado intentó impugnar la credibilidad del testigo.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

problemas
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Los problemas de salud causados por la contaminación están aumentando.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

imprudente
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
Sería imprudente criticarlos abiertamente.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

entierro
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
El entierro tuvo lugar en el cementerio familiar.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductorio
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia introductoria sobre economía.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

inserción
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
La inserción de los nuevos datos se completó con éxito.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

acostumbrado
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
Después de años de sufrimiento, ella estaba acostumbrada al dolor.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

insurgencia
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
El gobierno luchó por contener la creciente insurgencia.
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

impasse
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un impasse, retrasando el acuerdo.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informar
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
por favor infórmame cuando llegues al aeropuerto.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

descuido
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
El error ocurrió por pura inadvertencia.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

inclusivo
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
El crecimiento inclusivo beneficia a todas las secciones de la sociedad.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

escena idílica
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Su luna de miel fue una escena idílica en una isla tropical.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

componer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
El poeta compuso un soneto sincero.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indio
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
A ella le encanta la comida india, especialmente el biryani.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

inyectar
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
La enfermera inyectará la vacuna en el brazo del paciente.
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

brillo iridiscente
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
Las alas de la mariposa brillaban con brillo iridiscente.
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

perezoso
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
El gato perezoso durmió al sol toda la tarde.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

indigencia
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
La caridad se fundó para ayudar a las personas que viven en indigencia.
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

introducción
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
El profesor dio una breve introducción antes de comenzar la conferencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

inexpresable
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
Sintió una alegría inexpresable al enterarse de su éxito.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

impureza
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
El científico eliminó toda impureza de la muestra de agua.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

intransitable
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
La carretera se volvió intransitable después de la fuerte nevada.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

inducir
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
El doctor indujo el sueño con un sedante suave.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

entorno ideal
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
El invierno crea un ambiente ideal para el crecimiento de las verduras.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

inversor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
El inversor financió la startup con una gran suma de dinero.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

ígnea
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
El granito es una roca ígnea que se utiliza comúnmente en la construcción.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

inculpar
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
La evidencia parecía inculpar al sospechoso en el crimen.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

incluido
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Muchas personas asistieron al evento, incluidos estudiantes y maestros.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

identificación
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Por favor, muestre su identificación en la entrada.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

enterrar
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
Ellos decidieron enterrar al soldado con todos los honores.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

indirecta
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
La indirecta del gerente fue dirigida hacia su competidor.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

infinito
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
El universo parece extenderse hacia el infinito.
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

identidad
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
El día refuerza nuestra identidad nacional.
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

instruir
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
Los padres intentan inculcar buenos valores en sus hijos.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

fríamente
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
Ella respondió fríamente a su pregunta.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

imputar
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
Ellos imputaron el éxito de la empresa a un buen liderazgo.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

inapropiado
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Era inapropiado hablar en voz alta en la biblioteca.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

imparcial; neutral
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
Un buen juez debe mantenerse imparcial durante todo el juicio.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

ilusorio; que parece existir pero no es real; engañoso
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
La promesa de dinero fácil resultó ser ilusoria y engañosa.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

incitar
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Su discurso incitó a la multitud a la violencia.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

insignia
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
El soldado llevaba orgulloso la insignia de su regimiento.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsivo, de impulso
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Tomó una decisión impulsiva de comprar el coche.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

encajar
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
Los engranajes encajan para asegurar el movimiento suave de la máquina.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indecoroso
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Su comportamiento indecoroso sorprendió a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

idéntico; exactamente igual
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Los gemelos se ven completamente idénticos entre sí.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompetencia
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
El proyecto fracasó debido a la incompetencia del gerente.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

implorar
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Ella le imploró que se quedara con ella.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

institución
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Las instituciones desempeñan un papel crucial en la gobernanza.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

infestación, gran número de insectos o animales en un lugar
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
La infestación de hormigas en la cocina llevó a medidas inmediatas de control de plagas.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclinación
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Ella tiene una inclinación hacia ayudar a los demás.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigerible; difícil de digerir
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
El pan viejo se volvió duro e indigesto.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflicto interno
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
El conflicto interno debilitó la organización desde dentro
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invitado
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Ella fue invitada a la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

interrogativo
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
El tono interrogativo del abogado hizo sentir incómodo al testigo.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

Tradiciones indígenas
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Las tradiciones indígenas en los Chittagong Hill Tracts son únicas.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

impresionante
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Su impresionante actuación le valió una ovación de pie.
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

inevitabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
La inevitabilidad del cambio es parte de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

interacción
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
La interacción entre la cultura y la tecnología moldea la vida moderna.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingenioso
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Sus ideas ingeniosas transformaron la física moderna.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

desconsiderado
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
Fue incogitante de su parte hacer un comentario tan grosero.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruir
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
El maestro instruyó a los estudiantes con cuidado.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

insubordinación
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
El soldado fue castigado por insubordinación durante la misión.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

inmiscible
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
El aceite y el agua son líquidos inmiscibles.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

inexorable
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
El inexorable aumento de la tecnología está cambiando cada aspecto de la vida.
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

inexactitud
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
El informe contenía varias inexactitudes.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevante
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Tus errores pasados son irrelevantes para esta discusión.
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

ideología
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
La democracia se basa en la ideología de la libertad y la igualdad.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

indescriptible
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
La belleza del atardecer era indescriptible.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

inmigración
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Las políticas de inmigración varían de un país a otro.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

mejorado
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Su salud ha mejorado significativamente desde el mes pasado.
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

Mezclar una idea o sentimiento profundamente en la mente de alguien
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
El profesor intentó inculcar a los estudiantes un amor por el aprendizaje.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

incompatibilidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
El proyecto fracasó por la incompatibilidad entre los dos sistemas de software.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

indulgente
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
La madre indulgente permitió que su hijo se quedara despierto hasta tarde.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

idolátrico
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
La antigua tribu era conocida por sus prácticas idolátricas.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interpretación
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
La profesora dio su propia interpretación del poema.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

ingerir
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
El paciente debe ingerir el medicamento con agua.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Él estaba insensible al frío mientras yacía en la nieve.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

asegurar
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
Necesito asegurar mi coche nuevo.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

perezoso; inactivo; no trabajando
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica estaban inactivos durante la huelga.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

acusación formal
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
La acusación formal acusó a la empresa de múltiples violaciones.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

cultivo intercalado
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
El cultivo intercalado puede ayudar a mejorar la fertilidad del suelo y el control de plagas.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

iniciado
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
El proyecto fue iniciado para mejorar la biodiversidad marina.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantáneo
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Él respondió en un instante sin dudar.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

enfermedad
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
Ella no fue a la escuela debido a una enfermedad grave.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indecente
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Fue advertido por hacer un comentario indecente.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

de manera importante
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
De manera importante, el informe resalta la necesidad de acción inmediata.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

inicio
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
El proyecto aún estaba en su inicio cuando se aprobó la financiación.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspector
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
El inspector revisó cuidadosamente la cocina del restaurante para cumplir con los estándares de higiene.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
La chaqueta es impermeable a la lluvia.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Su comentario insensible la lastimó profundamente.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

empalar
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
El caballero fue empalado por la lanza del enemigo.
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

entrevista
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
La entrevista se llevó a cabo de manera tranquila y profesional.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indefinidamente
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
El proyecto ha sido pospuesto indefinidamente.