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B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

inestabilidad
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
La inestabilidad política ha ralentizado el crecimiento económico de la región.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
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 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 /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

aislación
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
El paciente fue mantenido en aislamiento para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad infecciosa.
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.
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 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 /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 /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

inclusión
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
La diversidad y la inclusión son valores clave en los lugares de trabajo modernos.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irregular
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Su asistencia al trabajo ha sido irregular este mes.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

incorrecto; erróneo; equivocado
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
El pronóstico del tiempo estuvo incorrecto ayer.
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 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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

investigación / consulta
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
El comité inició una investigación sobre las irregularidades financieras.
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.
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 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 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.
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 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

ineficiente
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
El sistema de computadoras antiguo era ineficiente y desperdiciaba mucho tiempo.
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 ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

fuerza interior
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
El servicio comunitario fomenta la fuerza interior en los individuos.
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 /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 /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.
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 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 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, 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.
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 /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 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 ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infraestructura
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
La infraestructura digital es vital para los avances futuros.
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 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 /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 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

riego
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
Los sistemas de riego mejoran los rendimientos de los cultivos en regiones secas.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
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 /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 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 /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 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intenso
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Ella sintió un dolor intenso después del accidente.
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 /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 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

intacto
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
A pesar de la tormenta, la casa antigua permaneció intacta.
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 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integridad
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
La integridad de los maestros fomenta un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implementar
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es esencial implementar políticas educativas para el progreso.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

imperfección
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Ella aceptó su imperfección como parte de ser humana.
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 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 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 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, 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 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.
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 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

factura
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
La empresa envió una factura por los suministros de oficina entregados la semana pasada.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

imperfecto
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
La pintura era hermosa a pesar de ser imperfecta.
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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implícito
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Su confianza en él era implícita.
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 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 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 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 /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 /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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

imperativo
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Es imperativo abordar la crisis climática de inmediato.
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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

inseguridad
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
Su inseguridad la hizo dudar de sus habilidades.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

imponer
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
El gobierno impuso nuevos impuestos sobre los artículos de lujo.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalo
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Hubo un breve intervalo entre las dos funciones.
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 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 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 /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 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.
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 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 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 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

interferencia
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
La señal de radio fue interrumpida debido a la interferencia de dispositivos electrónicos cercanos.
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 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 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

inflación
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
La inflación erosiona el poder adquisitivo de los consumidores.
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 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

incompleto
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Su informe estaba incompleto y necesitaba más detalles.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

inmersivo
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La realidad virtual crea un ambiente de aprendizaje inmersivo.