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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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

incipiente
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
El poeta utilizó expresiones incipientes para describir el amanecer de la creación.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

intervencionismo
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
El intervencionismo del banco central ayudó a estabilizar la inflación.
B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

identificar
Meaning
to recognize; to establish who someone is
Example
Can you identify the suspect?
¿Puedes identificar al sospechoso?
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

cobertura externa
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
La serpiente pierde su cobertura externa a medida que crece.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

infestar
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
La vieja casa estaba infestada de ratas.
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

iluminación
Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
La calle estaba llena de una iluminacion brillante proveniente de las lamparas.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

introducción genética
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
La introgressión juega un papel importante en la mejora de plantas.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

iracundo
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
El cliente se puso iracundo después de esperar durante horas.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnio
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Su insomnio crónico le dificultaba concentrarse durante las horas de trabajo.
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

instantáneamente
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Él respondió instantáneamente al mensaje.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

revitalizar
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Una caminata matutina puede revitalizar tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

espíritu maligno
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
La deuda se convirtió en un espíritu maligno que pesaba mucho sobre la familia.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

instrucción
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
Por favor, lea la instrucción cuidadosamente antes de usar la máquina.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

inmediatamente
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Ella respondió inmediatamente a la llamada de emergencia.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
El político fue acusado de impropiedad financiera.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

intemperante
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
Los comentarios intemperantes del político causaron controversia.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

impracticable
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
El plan parecía impracticable debido a los recursos limitados.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

provisional
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
El juez emitió una orden provisional para mantener el statu quo hasta la audiencia.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

inundar, abrumar a alguien o algo con cosas o personas que se deben manejar
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
La empresa fue inundada con solicitudes después del anuncio.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

incoherencia
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Su discurso estaba lleno de incoherencias y era difícil de seguir.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

presentimiento
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Ella tenía una ligera sospecha de que él estaba planeando una sorpresa.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

incisivo
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Sus comentarios incisivos revelaron los problemas clave.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

incomparable
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
La vista desde la montaña era incomparable.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

inicial
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
La fase inicial del proyecto fue marcada por una planificación entusiasta.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

indiferencia; desinterés; apatía
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
Su indiferencia por sus estudios resultó en malas calificaciones durante todo el semestre.
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.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

incluir
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
El precio incluye todos los impuestos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

intangible
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
La confianza es una cualidad intangible en las relaciones.
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.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

inversamente; en sentido opuesto
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
El precio de los productos está inversamente relacionado con su disponibilidad en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

investigación
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
La investigación reveló la causa del accidente.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

manchar
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Sus manos estaban manchadas con sangre después de la batalla.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

intolerable
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
El ruido de la obra de construcción era intolerable.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

instrumentista
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
El instrumentista tocó un hermoso solo en el violín.
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.
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

intersectar
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
Los dos caminos se intersectan en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impasible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
A pesar de las noticias impactantes, ella permaneció impasible.
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.
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 /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasivo
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
El doctor explicó que el procedimiento era mínimamente invasivo.
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

inmoralidad
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
La comunidad condenó la inmoralidad de los funcionarios corruptos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
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.
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

picazón
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
Mi piel pica debido a las picaduras de mosquito.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflamable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
El material inflamable se prendió rápidamente.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
La improbabilidad de ganar la lotería dos veces no la detuvo de comprar boletos.
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 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

inmemorial
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
La tradición ha sido seguida desde tiempos inmemoriales.
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.
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

independiente
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Una institución independiente garantiza la transparencia en la gobernanza.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

invocar
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
El abogado invocó la constitución para defender a su cliente.
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 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

ícono, símbolo
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
El cantante se convirtió en un ícono cultural.
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.
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.
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 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 /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

jovencita inocente
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Ella interpretó el papel de la jovencita inocente en la obra con gran encanto.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

importancia
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
La importancia de la gestión del tiempo no puede ser exagerada.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

entrada
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
El bote entró en una entrada estrecha a lo largo de la costa.
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 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

intuitivo
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
El software tiene un diseño intuitivo que lo hace fácil de usar.
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.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironía
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
La ironía de la situación fue que el ganador olvidó su propio premio.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

iniciativa
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
La iniciativa de la NASA para devolver a los humanos a la Luna es ambiciosa.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

insider
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Él era un insider que conocía todos los secretos de la empresa.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

insensible
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
La crueldad insensible del dictador sorprendió al mundo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
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
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

inattento
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
El estudiante inattento perdió varias instrucciones importantes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

dentro de la célula
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
El medicamento funciona al dirigirse a las bacterias intracelulares.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

interminable
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
La reunión parecía interminable y agotadora.
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 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

aislar
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Los doctores intentaron aislar al paciente para evitar la propagación de la infección.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

impresión, concepto
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
El libro me dio una buena primera impresión.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

impartir
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
La maestra impartió valioso conocimiento a sus estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

isótopo
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
El carbono-14 es un isótopo radiactivo utilizado en la datación de fósiles.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

inflamar
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
Las declaraciones del político sirvieron para inflamar la opinión pública.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

inteligencia
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
La inteligencia es clave en el desarrollo de la IA.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

inmaterial
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
El juez falló que el argumento no era relevante para el caso.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

imperturbable
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Su naturaleza imperturbable lo convirtió en un gran líder.
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

sumergir
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
Sumérgete en el nuevo idioma.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Su imprudencia financiera llevó a la quiebra en solo dos años.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativo
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Ella levantó una ceja interrogativa cuando escuchó la noticia.
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.