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C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

por cierto
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
Por cierto, ¿sabías que estudió en París?
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

frialdad
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Había una clara frialdad en su voz.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisar
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
El actor tuvo que improvisar sus líneas cuando olvidó el guion.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

insolvencia
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
La empresa declaró la insolvencia después de años de pérdidas.
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.
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

peculiar e individual
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
Su comportamiento idiosincrático lo diferenciaba de sus compañeros.
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

inmunidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
Una fuerte inmunidad protege contra infecciones.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

problema, publicación, distribución
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
La revista publicará una nueva edición la próxima semana.
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.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

impedir
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
La falta de fondos puede impedir el crecimiento empresarial.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

interno
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
La empresa está realizando una auditoría interna este mes.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

independencia
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
La independencia inspiró el movimiento.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
El liderazgo ineficaz del gerente hizo que el equipo perdiera la motivación.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

inercia; falta de actividad
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
La inercia del equipo les impidió adaptarse a las condiciones de mercado en rápido cambio.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impecable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Su impecable gusto en la moda fue admirado por todos sus compañeros.
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.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflacionario
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
El gobierno tomó medidas para controlar las presiones inflacionarias.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

obstáculos
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
Los obstáculos económicos a menudo dificultan el desarrollo social.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

insolente, arrogante
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
El estudiante insolente se negó a seguir las instrucciones del maestro.
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 /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

imagen; figura; representación
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
La empresa trabajó duro para mejorar su imagen pública después del escándalo.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingenio
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Su ingenio llevó a innovaciones pioneras.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

inmóvil
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Después del accidente, estuvo inmóvil durante semanas.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

inminencia, estado de proximidad
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
La inminencia de la tormenta obligó a la gente a buscar refugio.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importuno
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
El vendedor importuno siguió llamando a pesar de las repetidas negativas.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imaginería
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
El uso de imaginería por el poeta dio vida a la escena.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

inaugurar
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
El alcalde inaugurará el nuevo puente mañana.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Ella preguntó sobre la oferta de trabajo.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

incrédulo
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Le lanzó una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó que podría volar.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

felicidad
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

iluminar
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
El sol naciente iluminó las cumbres de la montaña.
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 /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

indefendible
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Los comentarios del ministro fueron considerados indefendibles por el público.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

invadir
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
El ejército invadió el país vecino.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

impetuosidad
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
Su impetuosidad a menudo lo metía en problemas.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

rojo intenso
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
El cielo se tornó rojo intenso al atardecer.
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.
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

idealizar
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
Los niños a menudo idealizan a sus padres.
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.
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 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

incongruente
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Su atuendo casual se veía incongruente en la cena formal.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

imputación
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
El político negó la imputación de corrupción.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

fingir ser alguien
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Fue arrestado por intentar hacerse pasar por un oficial de policía.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

icthyólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
El icthyólogo descubrió una nueva especie de pez en el río.
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 /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

inflar
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
El mecánico infló el neumático a la presión correcta.
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

irritable
Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
Ella se volvió irritable después de trabajar muchas horas sin descanso.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

suplantación
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
La suplantación en línea es un crimen cibernético grave.
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 /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 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

indestructible
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Se dijo que el escudo del superhéroe era indestructible.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

impostor; fraude
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
El impostor convenció a todos de que era un doctor hasta que se descubrió que sus credenciales eran falsas.
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

yo
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
Yo estoy aprendiendo inglés todos los días.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

impersonal
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
La carta fue escrita en un estilo muy impersonal.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

inquisitivo
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
El niño inquisitivo hizo preguntas interminables sobre las estrellas.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

implementado
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Los planes maestros fueron implementados parcialmente.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

involucrado
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Ella estaba profundamente involucrada en el servicio comunitario.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

indeciso
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

inmediato
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
El doctor le dio atención inmediata.
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

intrincado
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
El artista creó un patrón intrincado en la pared.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

molesto
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Esperar en una larga fila es una de las tareas más molestas.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

impiedad
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Su impiedad sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa cuando se burló de sus ceremonias sagradas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Hizo un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

irrefutable
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
El abogado presentó pruebas irrefutables que demostraron la inocencia de su cliente.
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

imposición; carga; demanda injusta
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
La imposición de nuevos impuestos sin consulta enfureció enormemente a los ciudadanos.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

idolatrar
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Los fanáticos a menudo idolizan a las celebridades por su talento y estilo de vida.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

impulso
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
La nueva política proporcionó un impulso para el crecimiento económico.
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

ictiosaurios (un tipo de reptil marino extinto)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
Los ictiosaurios eran depredadores rápidos de los mares antiguos.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

identificación
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Necesitas una identificación adecuada para entrar al edificio.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

más profundo
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Ella reveló sus pensamientos más profundos a su amigo más cercano.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

ingratitud
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Su ingratitud le dolió después de todo lo que ella había hecho por él.
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 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

encantación
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
El mago recitó una encantación para invocar los espíritus.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

inadecuado
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
El financiamiento era inadecuado para completar el proyecto.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

intimidar
Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
El matón intentó intimidar a los niños más pequeños.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominia
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Vivió el resto de su vida en ignominia después del escándalo.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en efecto
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Fue un largo viaje, de hecho.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

barato; accesible; económico
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas deliciosas y baratas para estudiantes.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si llueve mañana, nos quedaremos en casa.
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 /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

imposible
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
Tal comportamiento es imposible en el lugar de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

infidelidad
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Su matrimonio terminó debido a su infidelidad.
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.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

inadvertidamente; sin intención; por error
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Ella eliminó accidentalmente el archivo importante mientras limpiaba su computadora.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
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 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.
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

enfermo; mal; en mala salud
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
Se sintió enfermo y decidió quedarse en casa del trabajo.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

grabar
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ellos grabaron su nombre en el trofeo.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

un mínimo
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
No mostró ni un mínimo de miedo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

deshonroso
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
El ejército sufrió una derrota deshonrosa.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

no desviable
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
La atención del juez no podía desviarse del caso.
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 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

intoxicante
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
El alcohol es el intoxicante más comúnmente usado en muchas culturas.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

lenguaje insultante
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de invectivas contra sus oponentes.
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 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

inadecuado
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Su comentario inadecuado arruinó el ambiente de la reunión.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.