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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 /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

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

immigration

inmigración
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Las políticas de inmigración varían de un país a otro.
B2 adjective /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 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 /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

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

Identical

idéntico; exactamente igual
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
Los gemelos se ven completamente idénticos entre sí.
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 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institucional
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
El gobierno hizo varias reformas institucionales en la educación.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

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

Imitation

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

intensify

intensificar
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Se espera que la tormenta se intensifique durante la noche.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

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

instruct

instruir
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
El maestro instruyó a los estudiantes con cuidado.
B2 noun /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 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 /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.
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 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 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

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

involvement

participación
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Su participación en el proyecto fue crucial.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

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

intermediate

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

intellectual

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

inappropriate

inapropiado
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Era inapropiado hablar en voz alta en la biblioteca.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

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

infinite

infinito
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
El universo a menudo se describe como infinito.
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 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 /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

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

injustice

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

impolitely

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

incentives

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

inclusive

inclusivo
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
El crecimiento inclusivo beneficia a todas las secciones de la sociedad.
B2 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.
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 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

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

inflict

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

infant

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

intolerant

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

inconvenience

inconveniente
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

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

imply

implicar
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Su tono parecía implicar que estaba molesta.
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

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

irritate

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

illustrate

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

instructional

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

insight

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

iconic

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

Immense

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

iraqi

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

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

inmunizado
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Los niños vacunados están inmunizados contra muchas enfermedades.
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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

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

immigrate

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

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
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 /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 /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interpretación
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
La profesora dio su propia interpretación del poema.
B2 verb 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 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 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 /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorante
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Ella era ignorante sobre las nuevas tendencias tecnológicas.
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 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 /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

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

imposed

impuesto
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
El gobierno impuso nuevas regulaciones sobre la industria.