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B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

recitar
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
El niño recitó un poema frente a la clase.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discurso, charla
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio un discurso sobre filosofía antigua.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

emprender
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
Ella decidió emprender un proyecto desafiante.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aligerar; aclarar
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Un chiste puede aligerar el ambiente en una reunión tensa.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

escasez
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La escasez de agua amenaza la agricultura.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

dar algo extra / ahorrar
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
¿Podrías darme unos minutos de tu tiempo?
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

vestir
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Ella vistió al bebé con ropa cálida.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexualmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
La película fue considerada demasiado sexualmente explícita para los jóvenes.
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

tarjetas didácticas
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
Las tarjetas didácticas ayudan en la memorización rápida.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

piedra pequeña; cuenta
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Ella hizo un collar con cuentas de colores.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

desfilar, exhibir
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
Los soldados desfilaron por las calles en el Día de la Independencia.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

regiones en desarrollo
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La contaminación afecta más a las regiones en desarrollo.
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 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

catálogo
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
La biblioteca decidió catalogar todos los libros nuevos de forma digital.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hidrógeno
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
El hidrógeno se utiliza como un combustible limpio en muchos sistemas de energía.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

ruidosamente
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Los niños jugaban ruidosamente en el patio de recreo.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspender
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
La compañía decidió suspender su membresía.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

entusiasta
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Él es un entusiasta del fútbol y ve cada partido.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

axila
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Se aplicó desodorante en su axila.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

recaudación de fondos
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
La organización está organizando un evento de recaudación de fondos.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

apodo
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Su apodo es 'Tigre' porque es muy valiente.
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

anunciante
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
El anunciante pagó millones por un anuncio en el Super Bowl.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

horizontes
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
El telescopio abre nuevos horizontes para la astronomía.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibración
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibración del teléfono me despertó.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxofón
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
El músico de jazz tocó un hermoso solo en su saxofón.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

hábitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
El hábitat natural del oso polar es la región ártica.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

implicar
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
El trabajo implicará mucho viaje por el país.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoístamente
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Él tomó todas las galletas egoístamente.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

acusación
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Ella hizo una acusación de robo contra su colega.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

fragancia
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
El aroma de las rosas llenó el jardín.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

asignar
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
El gerente asignó fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

desagradablemente
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La habitación estaba desagradablemente caliente por la tarde.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

urbanización
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
La urbanización conduce a una infraestructura más desarrollada.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notorio
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
La zona es notoria por su alta tasa de criminalidad.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

detección
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La detección de fraude en el sistema fue rápida.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

juguetón, travieso
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
El perrito era muy juguetón, corriendo por el jardín.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertidor
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
El ingeniero usó un convertidor para cambiar corriente alterna a continua.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

regularidad
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La regularidad de su rutina de ejercicios lo ayudó a mantenerse saludable.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prevalecer
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justicia siempre prevalecerá sobre la injusticia.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

cebada
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
El agricultor cosechó cebada de sus campos en otoño.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

juvenil; lleno de energía y frescura
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Su energía juvenil impresionó a todos en el trabajo.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psiquiatra
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
El psiquiatra recetó medicación para la ansiedad del paciente.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

amargura
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Ella habló con amargura sobre su antiguo empleador.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

aterrizaje
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
El piloto realizó un aterrizaje suave a pesar de las condiciones meteorológicas tormentosas.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensivo
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Se volvió defensivo cuando lo criticaron por su trabajo.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

monitoreo
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
El monitoreo asegura el cumplimiento de los estándares.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

filosófico
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Mantuvo una actitud tranquila y filosófica durante la crisis.
B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

tribal
Meaning
relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people
Example
The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.
La comunidad tribal ha preservado su cultura durante siglos.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

un error tonto o descuidado; un error grave en el juicio.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Su error costó a la empresa una fortuna.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

trenza
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Ella trenzó su cabello antes de ir a la escuela.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtrar
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Ella usó un filtro de café para separar los posos del líquido.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

amortiguador / absorbente de impacto
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
La organización actúa como un amortiguador entre los trabajadores y la gerencia.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Como estudiante nuevo, a menudo se sentía como una extranjera en la escuela.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

el más allá
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Muchas culturas tienen creencias diferentes sobre el más allá.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

previsible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es poco probable que la empresa realice cambios en el futuro previsible.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

manchado; marcado; visto
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
El leopardo manchado se movió silenciosamente a través de la selva.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

despedir
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
La compañía lo despidió por bajo rendimiento.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

saltar o bucear rápidamente; caer bruscamente
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Ella se zambulló en la piscina.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

picar
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
No me toques con tu dedo.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

sobrenatural
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
Se decía que la casa vieja tenía poderes sobrenaturales.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

resentimiento
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
El resentimiento creció entre los estudiantes.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

plagas, insectos dañinos
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Las plagas pueden dañar los cultivos y causar enfermedades.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquesa
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Ella llevaba un collar con una hermosa piedra turquesa.
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 /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

espinoso; difícil
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
El espinoso problema de los recortes presupuestarios necesita una consideración cuidadosa.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

racista
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Se le acusó de hacer comentarios racistas.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triunfante; feliz
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
El equipo estaba triunfante después de ganar el campeonato.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

derramar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Ten cuidado de no derramar tu café.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

predominante
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
El color predominante en la pintura es azul.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

con derecho
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Los empleados tienen derecho a un permiso remunerado.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modificable; regulable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Esta silla tiene una altura ajustable.
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Ella estudió arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organización voluntaria
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean es una organización voluntaria que promueve el reciclaje.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seda
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
El vestido estaba hecho de seda pura.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procesión; desfile;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procesión de bodas caminó lentamente hacia la iglesia.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

rotación
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
La empresa reportó una alta rotación en su departamento de ventas.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

fortalecer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
El maestro usó ejemplos para reforzar la lección.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

generosamente
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Ella donó dinero generosamente para ayudar a los pobres.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

barato/excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
La película fue divertida, pero un poco demasiado cursi.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formación de hábitos
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formación de hábitos requiere consistencia y disciplina.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

tónico
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Un vaso de limonada fue el tónico perfecto en un día caluroso.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

periodismo
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
Estudió periodismo para convertirse en reportero de noticias.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

relevancia
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
El profesor cuestionó la relevancia del ejemplo con respecto al tema.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condenar
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Los líderes condenaron las acciones como inhumanas.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

digestivo
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Las enzimas digestivas ayudan a descomponer los alimentos.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

broma
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ellos jugaron una broma inocente con su amigo durante la fiesta.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrificio
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
El país fue liberado gracias al sacrificio de los guerreros.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominante; influyente; más importante
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
El jugador dominante controló todo el juego de baloncesto.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografía
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
La demografía ayuda en la publicidad dirigida.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

camino
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
El estrecho camino llevaba al jardín oculto.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Necesitamos ajustar ligeramente el diseño.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

seguro; confiado
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Ella se sentía segura de que todo saldría bien.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

acompañar
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
El guardia escoltó al visitante a la oficina.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

currículum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae junto con la solicitud de empleo.
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 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

elegante y atractivo; que tiene distinción o buen gusto en su apariencia
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

langosta
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
La langosta se sirvió con mantequilla derretida y limón.