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B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analfabeto; iletrado; ignorante
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los adultos analfabetos a aprender a leer y escribir.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

irritar
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Frotarse los ojos puede irritarlos.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersección
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
La intersección de la calle principal y la 5ª avenida siempre está ocupada.
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

inventario
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
El tendero revisó el inventario antes de abrir la tienda.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

irresponsable
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
Fue irresponsable de su parte irse sin decirle a nadie.
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

inspeccionar
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
El ingeniero inspeccionará el edificio por daños estructurales.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institucional
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
El gobierno hizo varias reformas institucionales en la educación.
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 /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

íntimo; cercano; privado
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ellos tienen una amistad íntima que ha durado décadas.
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

innovación
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
La innovación impulsa soluciones a los desafíos globales.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Este material es inferior al que usamos antes.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infectar
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
El virus puede infectar a las personas saludables rápidamente.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irresistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
El pastel de chocolate era absolutamente irresistible.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
El ejercicio es una parte integral de un estilo de vida saludable.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

inminente
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Las nubes oscuras señalaron que una tormenta era inminente.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspectiva
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Su perspectiva sobre el comportamiento humano la convirtió en una psicóloga exitosa.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Su incapacidad para tomar decisiones afectó su carrera.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventor
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
El inventor patentó su nuevo dispositivo médico.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
El aprendizaje mecánico a menudo resulta ineficaz.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

participación
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Su participación en el proyecto fue crucial.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

integrado
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
Los sistemas integrados optimizan la eficiencia.
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.
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 ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Los niños pueden ser instrumentales en la construcción de una sociedad mejor.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

insuficiente
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Su explicación fue insuficiente para aclarar la confusión.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiota
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento idiota avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

instinto
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
Los pájaros construyen nidos por instinto.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

instalación
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
La instalación del cable submarino está casi completa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infligir
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tormenta infligió un daño considerable a la ciudad.
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.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

inferir
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
De su silencio, inferí que no estaba feliz con la decisión.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

habitante
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Los habitantes del pueblo dependen de la agricultura para su sustento.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

instructivo
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
El sitio web ofrece muchos videos instructivos para principiantes.
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.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactivo
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
El aprendizaje interactivo mantiene a los estudiantes comprometidos con las lecciones.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intelectuales
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Los intelectuales protestaron contra la dominación.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasión
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
El ejército se preparó para la posibilidad de una invasión.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

desigualdad
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
El tema de la desigualdad es prominente a lo largo de la historia.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Las bacterias son invisibles sin un microscopio.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

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

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelí
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Ella trabaja para una empresa israelí.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingesta
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Él monitoreó su ingesta diaria de calorías para mantener una dieta saludable.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

inmenso; colosal; enorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La inmensa cadena montañosa se extendía a lo largo del horizonte.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

interfaz
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
La interfaz de usuario está diseñada para ser intuitiva y fácil de usar.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

indiferente
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Ella estaba indiferente al resultado del partido.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

influyente; persuasivo
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Ella es una líder influyente en la comunidad.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

imponer
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
La contaminación impone efectos perjudiciales en el medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

indicación; señal
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Las nubes oscuras eran una clara indicación de que una tormenta se acercaba al área.
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.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

intervención
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
La intervención de la ONU fue crucial para resolver el conflicto.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habitar
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Muchos animales habitan el bosque.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institución
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
La universidad decidió instituir nuevas reglas para la biblioteca.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incentivo; estímulo
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
La empresa ofreció un incentivo en efectivo a los empleados que superaron sus objetivos de ventas.
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

industrialización
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
La industrialización cambió drásticamente la economía global.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

injusticia
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
La historia retrata las injusticias que enfrentan las personas comunes.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensidad
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
La intensidad de la tormenta asustó a los aldeanos.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

interpersonal
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
Él tiene excelentes habilidades interpersonales y se lleva bien con los demás.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

entregarse
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Él se entregó a un trozo de pastel de chocolate después de la cena.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolerancia
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
El líder fue criticado por su intolerancia hacia otras religiones.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconveniente; molesto; problemático
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
El ascensor roto hizo que fuera inconveniente llegar al último piso.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

iraquí
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La cultura iraquí es rica y diversa.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

incentivos
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Se utilizan incentivos fiscales para fomentar la inversión en energía renovable.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

irónico, sarcástico
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Es irónico que la estación de bomberos se haya quemado.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

inmigrar
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Él inmigró a Canadá hace cinco años.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

icónico
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La línea "Fue el mejor de los tiempos..." es icónica.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

impactante
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Su discurso impactante movió al público a tomar acción.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

heredar
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Ella heredó la casa de su abuela.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiota
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Él actuó como un idiota en la fiesta anoche.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Es incapaz de entender instrucciones complejas.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

perspicaz
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia perspicaz sobre la economía global.
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 /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

inmoral
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
Lo despidieron por su comportamiento inmoral.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intelectual
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Ella disfruta de discusiones intelectuales sobre filosofía.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interrupción
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La reunión se retrasó por una interrupción inesperada.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitación; copia; réplica
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
su imitación del famoso actor fue tan buena que todos estallaron en risa.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Revolución Industrial
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio en los procesos de producción.
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

invertir
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
Invertir en acciones puede generar riqueza a largo plazo.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginario; ficticio; no real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
La niña tenía un amigo imaginario con el que hablaba todos los días.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

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

indigenous

indígena
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Las plantas indígenas están bien adaptadas al entorno local.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
La maestra tuvo que intervenir para detener la pelea entre los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermedio
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Ella está tomando un curso de francés de nivel intermedio.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

encarcelar
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
El juez encarceló al criminal por cinco años.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

ilustrar
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
El maestro utilizó diagramas para ilustrar el concepto.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Ella preguntó sobre la oferta de trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inconsistente
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Sus respuestas fueron inconsistentes y confusas.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

inflamación
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
La inflamación crónica puede causar enfermedades graves.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativo
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
El documental fue muy informativo y educativo.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

inmaduro; inmaduro emocionalmente; infantil
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Su comportamiento inmaduro durante la reunión decepcionó a todos.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bebé
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
El bebé estaba durmiendo tranquilamente en la cuna.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

inyección
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
La enfermera me dio una inyección para prevenir la infección.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

analfabetismo
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
El analfabetismo a menudo conduce a la pobreza y el desempleo.
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.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

impaciencia
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Su impaciencia creció a medida que la reunión se alargaba.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerante
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Él no tolera ninguna opinión que difiera de la suya.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectamente
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
La política afectó indirectamente a las pequeñas empresas.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitar
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de sus padres.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

insignificante
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
El costo era tan insignificante que nadie lo notó.
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

irónicamente
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
Irónicamente, la estación de bomberos se incendió.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ofrecieron todo tipo de comida imaginable en el festival.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

irritado
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Se sintió irritada por el ruido constante afuera de su ventana.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

impulso; deseo súbito
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Compró el vestido caro por impulso y luego lamentó la compra.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integración. Unificación.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
La integración de redes mejorará la comunicación global.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

impropio; incorrecto; inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
Sería impropio discutir asuntos personales en una reunión de negocios.
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.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicador
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
La tasa de desempleo es un indicador clave de la salud económica.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

ilusión
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
El mago creó una espectacular ilusión que hizo que el elefante pareciera desvanecerse.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

intenso
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
Ella asistió a un curso intensivo de inglés antes de mudarse al extranjero.