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B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
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 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 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 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reservado; introvertido
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Ella es bastante reservada y no habla mucho en las reuniones.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

pasa
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para más dulzura.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

renacimiento
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ciudad experimentó un renacimiento cultural durante los años 90.
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 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 /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 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

espacioso; con mucho espacio
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
El apartamento es muy espacioso con habitaciones grandes.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

reforma
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La reforma en el sistema educativo era una prioridad.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

sin importar la situación
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Ella irá a la fiesta sin importar el clima.
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 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

residir
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Ellos residen en una casa grande cerca del río.
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 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 /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 /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 /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruir
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ciudad fue reconstruida después del terremoto.
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 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respetable
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Él viene de una familia respetable en la comunidad.
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 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistente
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Los materiales resistentes aseguran durabilidad.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
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 /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 /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

refugio
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Los aldeanos buscaron refugio en el templo durante la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

la condición de ser raro; algo poco común o escaso
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
El jarrón antiguo era una rareza que valía miles de dólares.
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 /reɪl/

rail

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Él se quejó contra la decisión injusta.
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 /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 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 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 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

reticencia; renuencia
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Mostró reticencia a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
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 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

revolución
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
La historia está ambientada durante la Revolución Francesa.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

fiabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Los clientes valoran la fiabilidad de nuestro servicio.
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 /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 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 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 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

repetir
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
El dolor de cabeza tiende a recurrir cada pocas semanas.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

relevancia
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La relevancia de la información era clara para todos.
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 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

rival; competidor;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Las dos empresas han sido rivales comerciales durante décadas.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
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 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

imprudente; temerario; peligroso;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Su conducción imprudente causó un accidente grave.
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 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

granja ganadera
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Ellos poseen una granja ganadera enorme en Texas.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

disturbio; motín
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La protesta pacífica se convirtió en un motín cuando estalló la violencia.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

revolucionario
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Las ideas revolucionarias están transformando la industria.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

ingresos
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Los ingresos de la compañía crecieron un 10% este año.
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 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

resiliencia
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Probar la resiliencia de la madera es crucial.
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 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

rutinariamente
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
El personal revisa rutinariamente el equipo para verificar su seguridad.
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 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 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumor; chisme; noticia
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa cerrará el próximo mes.
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 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

recuperar
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
El agricultor trabajó para recuperar la tierra estéril.
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 /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 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, 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 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 /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

rifle
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
El soldado llevaba un rifle durante la misión.
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 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 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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

reflexivo; pensativo; capaz de reflejar luz o imágenes
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Después de la reunión, él estaba en un estado reflexivo.
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, 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 ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radiactividad
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactividad se usa en tratamientos médicos como la terapia del cáncer.
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 /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 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 /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

embalse
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo embalse para garantizar suficiente agua potable para sus residentes.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

aliviado
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Se sintió aliviada después de escuchar la buena noticia.
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 noun /ræk/

Rack

estante
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Ella colgó su abrigo en el estante junto a la puerta.
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 /red liːf/

Red leaf

hoja roja
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La hoja roja es rica en hierro y comúnmente se consume en los hogares bengalíes.
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 /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
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 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

receptor
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Ella levantó el receptor para contestar la llamada telefónica.
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 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 /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régimen
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
El régimen militar controló el país durante décadas.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
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 verb /ræm/

ram

embestir
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
El camión embistió contra la pared.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

felicidad
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 noun /rʌst/

Rust

óxido
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
El viejo coche estaba cubierto de óxido después de años de descuido.
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 /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 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 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovar
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ellos decidieron renovar la casa vieja antes de mudarse.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

jinete
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
El jinete cayó del caballo.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

proporción
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
La proporción de niños a niñas en la clase es 2:1.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

rechazo; negativa
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Su rechazo a cooperar hizo que el proyecto fuera más difícil.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

receptor
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Ella fue la receptora del premio prestigioso.