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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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

inexplicable
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
La repentina desaparición del archivo fue inexplicable.
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

impotente
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
Los ciudadanos se sintieron impotentes contra el sistema corrupto.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

imprimátur
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
El libro fue lanzado con el imprimátur oficial de la iglesia.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

incorpóreo
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como seres incorpóreos.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

descortesía
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Su descortesía hacia los invitados sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

interlocutor
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
Ella era una interlocutora hábil durante el debate.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradicable
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
El amor de una madre por su hijo es irradicable.
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.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

inspiración
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Su viaje al éxito se convirtió en una inspiración para muchos.
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 /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 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

interior
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
El interior del hotel estaba bellamente decorado.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

infiltrarse
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
Los espías lograron infiltrarse en la base enemiga.
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

herramientas innovadoras
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
Los maestros utilizan herramientas innovadoras para mejorar el aprendizaje en el aula.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

impreciso
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Su explicación era demasiado imprecisa para ser útil.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

maldición
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
La multitud enojada lanzó maldiciones al funcionario corrupto.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

imagen religiosa o símbolo
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
La iglesia mostró un ícono bellamente pintado de la Virgen María.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

adentro
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Ella entró silenciosamente en la habitación.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Su sonrisa ingenua reveló su genuina amabilidad.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

empobrecer
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
La larga guerra empobreció a toda la nación.
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

irracionalidad, falta de lógica, irrazonabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
Su decisión fue impulsada por una irracionalidad completa.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

impenetrable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La fortaleza fue considerada impenetrable por el enemigo.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
Él invirtió el vaso para dejar que el agua se drenara.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

incienso / enfurecer
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
El olor del incienso llenó el templo, pero sus palabras groseras la enfurecieron.
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 /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

ídolo; persona admirada
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La cantante se convirtió en un ídolo adolescente después de que su canción de éxito llegara a la cima de las listas de éxitos mundiales.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

inmolar
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Los manifestantes amenazaron con inmolarse frente al edificio.
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 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

impunidad
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
El dictador gobernó con impunidad, ignorando las leyes internacionales.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

entonación
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Una buena entonación mejora la claridad de un discurso.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

inaccesible
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
El pueblo remoto es casi inaccesible durante la temporada de lluvias.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

innato o natural
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Ella tiene un talento innato para la música.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

ilegibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
La letra del médico era famosa por su ilegibilidad entre el personal de la farmacia.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instructivo
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
La conferencia fue muy instructiva y atractiva.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

inductivo
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
El científico usó razonamiento inductivo para formular una hipótesis.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

momento inoportuno
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
Su llamada llegó en el momento más inoportuno.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

inválido
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
El tribunal declaró el contrato inválido.
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.
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

aislamiento
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
El aislamiento de las áreas de almacenamiento de alimentos puede evitar que entren plagas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

indignado
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
Ella estaba indignada cuando la acusaron de hacer trampa.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

información
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
El sitio web proporciona información útil sobre destinos de viaje.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

inextricable
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
Los dos amigos compartieron un vínculo inextricable.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

en la medida en que
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
En la medida en que eres su maestro, deberías guiarlos cuidadosamente.
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

iterar
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
El equipo de software iterará el diseño hasta que cumpla con las necesidades del usuario.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

interrogar
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
La policía interrogó al sospechoso durante horas.
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

incidencia
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
La incidencia de accidentes de tráfico ha disminuido este año.
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.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

acontecer
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
Las nubes oscuras sugerían que se acercaba una tormenta.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inevitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La muerte es una parte inevitable de la vida.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inevitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inevitablemente, el equipo enfrentó desafíos durante el proyecto.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

incontinente
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
El paciente era incontinente después de la cirugía.
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.
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 /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

inspección
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
El edificio pasó la inspección de seguridad la semana pasada.
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

ictíico
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
La pintura del artista tenía una cualidad ictíica.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inundación
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ciudad sufrió una grave inundación después de las fuertes lluvias.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

competencia indispensable
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.
La alfabetización digital es una competencia indispensable en el siglo XXI.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

importación
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
La importación de productos de lujo está estrictamente regulada.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

inepto
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
Su manejo inepto de la situación lo empeoró.
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 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

aislado
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
Los avances tecnológicos a menudo dejan a las personas aisladas.
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

tinta
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
El viejo bolígrafo perdió tinta por toda su camisa blanca durante la reunión.
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

presentar
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
Déjame presentarte a mi amigo.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

su
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
La compañía cambió su logo el año pasado.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

felicidad
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

inhumar
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Ellos inhumaron al guerrero con todos los honores.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

impulsividad
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Su impulsividad lo llevó a tomar decisiones imprudentes.
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 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

inocente; puro; inocuo
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
La niña inocente no tenía idea de que sus padres estaban planeando una fiesta sorpresa.
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

modismo
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
El modismo 'romper el hielo' significa comenzar una conversación de manera amistosa.
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.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

instalar
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Él instaló el nuevo software en su computadora.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

incitar
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Fue acusado de incitar el motín.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

incompresible
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Los líquidos generalmente se consideran incomprensibles.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insistir
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Él insistió en pagar la cuenta.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

inducido
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
La empresa ofreció un bono como incentivo para los empleados.
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

ilicitud
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
La iliberalidad de las nuevas leyes alarmó a los ciudadanos.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

embarazar / impregnar
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
El científico utilizó un método para impregnar el material con resina.
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.
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

incógnito
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
La celebridad viajó incognito para evitar a los paparazzi.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

sustancia irritante
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
El polvo es un irritante común para las personas con alergias.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

índices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Los índices del mercado de valores cayeron drásticamente después del anuncio.
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

perspicacia, capacidad de análisis
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
Su perspicacia ayudó a resolver el problema complejo.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

madera de hierro
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
El árbol de madera de hierro florece con pequeñas flores blancas.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

apoyo indispensable
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Los voluntarios proporcionan apoyo indispensable a las comunidades.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

incoercible
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
Su espíritu incoercible inspiró a otros a luchar por la justicia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imperfectible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Algunas cualidades humanas se consideran imperfectibles.
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

indulgencia
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
La indulgencia en la comida chatarra afecto su salud.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

maleducado
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su conducta maleducada dejó a todos sorprendidos en la cena.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

información
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Ella me dio toda la información que necesitaba para la reunión.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

loco
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
La idea de saltar desde el acantilado parecía una locura.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

líquido de riego
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
El doctor usó un irrigante estéril durante el procedimiento.
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.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Los arbustos de ixora de color rojo brillante alineaban el camino hacia el jardín tropical.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

inflexible
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
Su actitud inflexible dificultó las negociaciones.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

insolencia
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
El maestro se sorprendió por la insolencia del estudiante.
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.
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

inspirar
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
Artemis busca inspirar a las generaciones futuras.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

delante de
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
Ella estaba de pie delante del edificio.