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B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

renovable
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Los recursos renovables minimizan los daños al medio ambiente.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dependencia
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Su dependencia de la tecnología es preocupante.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

refinar
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
El chef refina la receta a la perfección.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regular
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
El gobierno regula la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistente
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Este tejido es resistente al agua y las manchas.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robusto
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
La robusta infraestructura asegura comunicación confiable.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsiderar
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Ella decidió reconsiderar su decisión sobre mudarse al extranjero.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

ensayo; práctica de una actuación
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
El ensayo final antes de la noche de apertura fue perfecto.
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 /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La carne asada estaba perfectamente sazonada y tierna.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

revelación
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
El libro estaba lleno de revelaciones impactantes sobre el político.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

regulaciones
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Las estrictas regulaciones aseguran prácticas justas.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

borde
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La taza de café tenía una astilla en su borde.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

renunciar
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Los ministros fueron obligados a renunciar.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

gallo
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
El gallo cantó al amanecer, despertando a toda la aldea.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

rivalidad; competencia
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
La rivalidad entre los dos equipos hizo que el partido fuera emocionante.
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

rangos
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Él rápidamente ascendió en las filas del ejército.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

radiación
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
La radiación del sol puede ser perjudicial sin protección.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

riguroso
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
Un plan de estudio riguroso ayuda a los estudiantes a obtener mejores resultados.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

valoración
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
La película recibió una alta valoración de los críticos.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

lamentable; desafortunado; deplorable
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es lamentable que tantas personas talentosas hayan dejado la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
El radar detectó un avión desconocido acercándose a la base.
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

refrigerio
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Servimos refrigerios ligeros después de la reunión.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

ira
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Ella gritó en un ataque de ira después de escuchar las noticias.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

rinoceronte
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
El rinoceronte cargó a través de la pradera.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renombrado
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
El renombrado científico dirigió el panel de reforma.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rápido; veloz; ágil;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
El rápido crecimiento de la tecnología ha cambiado nuestra vida diaria.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

refrescar
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Una bebida fría me refresca en los días calurosos.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauración
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauración del bosque comenzó después de décadas de negligencia.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

reserva
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Hice una reserva en el restaurante para esta noche.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restringir
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
El gobierno decidió restringir el uso de bolsas de plástico.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformista
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
La reformista social dedicó su vida a mejorar la educación para todos los niños.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstrucción
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
El proyecto de reconstrucción tomó años.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

resistir
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Él no pudo resistir la tentación.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

rastrillo
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Él usó un rastrillo para recoger las hojas caídas de otoño.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raqueta / alboroto
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Él compró una nueva raqueta de tenis para el partido.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

venganza
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Ella buscó venganza contra aquellos que traicionaron su confianza.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

restos
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Los restos de la comida quedaron en la mesa.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

restante; lo que queda
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
El resto de la comida fue guardado en el refrigerador.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

capaz de traer cambios fundamentales en oposición a las creencias o sistemas convencionales
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
El líder propuso reformas económicas radicales.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

rango
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Ella rápidamente ascendió a un rango superior en la empresa.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Los esfuerzos de reforestación son cruciales para restaurar los ecosistemas.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocoso; inestable; difícil
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
El camino rocoso hizo que el senderismo fuera difícil para los turistas.
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

carne asada
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
El asado del domingo estaba perfectamente cocinado y muy tierno.
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 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

novato
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
El policía novato cometió algunos errores en su primer día.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

recreo
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Los niños jugaron afuera durante el recreo.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

hablar o escribir durante mucho tiempo de manera confusa o sin sentido; caminar sin un rumbo fijo por placer
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Él habló durante horas sobre su infancia de manera confusa.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumor
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa se fusionará el próximo año.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

arriesgado
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Invertir en esa startup es arriesgado, pero podria traer grandes recompensas.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La ceremonia de boda incluyó muchos rituales tradicionales.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

rebelarse
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
La gente se rebeló contra el gobierno corrupto.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

competencia despiadada
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La competencia despiadada por el poder lleva a problemas sociales.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

recesión
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
El país enfrentó una recesión severa debido a la crisis financiera.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Tomamos un rickshaw para llegar al mercado concurrido.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

retención
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
La retención de información es esencial para el éxito académico.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

aleatorio
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Ella seleccionó un libro aleatorio de la estantería de la biblioteca.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

resentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Ella comenzó a resentir la constante crítica de su jefe.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

comentario
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Ella hizo un comentario sobre el clima.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

representación
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Su representación del equipo fue impecable.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

minorista
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
El minorista ofrece descuentos en productos electrónicos.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

suponer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Yo calculo que lloverá más tarde hoy.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reanudar
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Reanudaremos la reunión después del almuerzo.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

retirarse
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Los soldados tuvieron que retirarse después de perder la batalla.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

recordar
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
No puedo recordar la última vez que nos encontramos.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

factor de riesgo
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
La contaminación del agua es un factor de riesgo significativo para la salud.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

pasas
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para mayor dulzura.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

balsa
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ellos construyeron una balsa para cruzar el río.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruir
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Los aldeanos trabajaron juntos para reconstruir el puente después de la inundación.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

renuncia
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Su renuncia al puesto fue inesperada.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

extraíble
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Este teléfono tiene una batería extraíble.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rodillo
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Extiende la masa con un rodillo.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

inquietud
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Su inquietud durante la larga reunión fue obvia para todos.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

una norma o directriz hecha y mantenida por una autoridad
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La regulación gubernamental asegura prácticas comerciales justas.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

costilla
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Se rompió una costilla en el accidente.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

aliviar
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
La medicina ayudó a aliviar su dolor de cabeza.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

rebelde
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
El joven rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

árbitro
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
El árbitro detuvo el juego después de una falta.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

ocio; el proceso de hacer algo existir de nuevo
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
El parque ofrece instalaciones de recreación para niños y adultos.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasuradora
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Se afeitó la barba con una navaja afilada.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

rábano
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
El agricultor cosechó rábanos frescos del jardín.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurar
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es necesario restaurar la tradición de la política estudiantil.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectivo; correspondiente
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Los estudiantes regresaron a sus respectivas aulas después del almuerzo.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

oxidado; fuera de práctica; afectado por la falta de práctica reciente
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Mis habilidades en el piano están oxidadas después de no tocar durante años.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

renacimiento
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Ha habido un renacimiento del interés en los oficios tradicionales.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctamente; adecuadamente; justamente
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Ella señaló correctamente los errores en el informe.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampa
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
El coche subió por la rampa al garaje.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsivo
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
El sitio web es muy responsivo y carga rápidamente en todos los dispositivos.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductivo
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
El ciclo reproductivo de las plagas puede causar infestaciones rápidas.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
El ladrón fue atrapado tras una rápida persecución policial.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lugar de descanso
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
El lugar de descanso de los mártires está cerca del río.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

dependiente
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
El país depende demasiado de los bienes importados.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

rasgar
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Él accidentalmente rasgó su camisa en la cerca.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismo
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Sus pinturas son admiradas por su realismo.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rígido
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
La empresa tiene un código de vestimenta rígido que todos los empleados deben seguir.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

reforzamiento
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
El refuerzo positivo ayuda en el aprendizaje.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

tranquilizar
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
El maestro tranquilizó a los estudiantes antes del examen.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

rebelión
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
La rebelión contra el rey duró tres años.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

revivir
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Los paramédicos lograron revivir al hombre inconsciente.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

clasificación
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Su clasificación en la competencia mejoró después de cada ronda.