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B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarcasmo
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Su sarcasmo a menudo hacía reír a la gente, pero a veces los ofendía.
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

acariciar
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
Ella acarició suavemente el pelaje del gato.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

sustancial; considerable; importante
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Hubo un aumento sustancial en las ventas de este trimestre.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

romper
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Ella rompió el vaso en frustración.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

sobresaltar
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
El ruido fuerte sobresaltó a los niños.
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 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

suplementario; adicional; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Los estudiantes necesitan comprar libros suplementarios para el curso.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

encuesta, sondeo
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Realizaron una encuesta para entender las preferencias de los clientes.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

suscribirse
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Me suscribo a varias revistas en línea.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

rendirse
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
El ejército finalmente se rindió después de semanas de lucha.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

esparcir
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
El viento dispersó las hojas por el jardín.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

foco
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
El cantante se mostró orgulloso bajo el foco.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

alisar
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Ella se alisó el cabello antes de la reunión.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

aplastar
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Ella accidentalmente aplastó el insecto con su zapato.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

sensación; excitación; conmoción; sensación
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
La nueva cantante se convirtió en una sensación de la noche a la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

suplemento
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Ella toma suplementos vitamínicos para mantener su salud.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

estrategias
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Las estrategias efectivas pueden mitigar los impactos del cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

deportista
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Él es un verdadero deportista, siempre justo y respetuoso con sus oponentes.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

hincharse
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Su tobillo comenzó a hincharse después de la lesión.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

seriedad; importancia
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La seriedad de la situación quedó clara cuando el doctor habló.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senado
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
El senado votó a favor del nuevo proyecto de ley de salud.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

simpatía
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
Ella expresó su simpatía por las víctimas del accidente.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

columpio
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
A los niños les encanta balancearse en el parque.
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 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

supervisar
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
El maestro supervisa a los estudiantes durante el examen.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

suavemente o tranquilamente
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Ella habló suavemente para no despertar al bebé.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

encoger
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
El suéter se encogió después de lavar en agua caliente.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saludar
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Los soldados saludaron a su oficial al mando.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sollozar ruidosamente
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Ella comenzó a sollozar incontrolablemente después de escuchar la noticia.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

demandar
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Ella decidió demandar a la empresa por daños.
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

caja de jabón
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
Ella compró una hermosa caja de jabón para el baño.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

felicidad
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

síntomas
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fiebre y la tos son síntomas comunes de la gripe.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

secreto
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
El proyecto se llevó a cabo en completo secreto.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

relacionado con cirugía
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Se sometió a tratamiento quirúrgico para reparar el daño.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

vitrina, exhibir algo de manera atractiva o favorable
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
La exposición mostró las mejores obras del artista.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

lento; torpe; inactivo
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
El viejo ordenador se volvió lento después de funcionar durante horas.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

esqueleto
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
El maestro mostró a los estudiantes un esqueleto humano en la clase de biología.
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 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 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

circundante
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Las colinas circundantes estaban cubiertas de niebla.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

cubierto de jabón; espumoso
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Los platos aún estaban jabonosos después de lavarlos.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Supuestamente, él es el mejor jugador del equipo.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

simbólico
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La paloma es simbólica de la paz y la libertad.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

raspar
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Se raspó la rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

apilar o amontonar
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Él apiló los libros ordenadamente en la estantería.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

pala
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
El jardinero usó una pala para cavar hoyos para plantar flores.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

estímulo
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Las plantas responden al estímulo externo.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
El portavoz dirigió a la multitud durante la manifestación.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

postura
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
La empresa adoptó una postura firme sobre la protección del medio ambiente.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

reprimir
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Las autoridades deben reprimir las actividades criminales en los campus.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

simplificar
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
El profesor simplificó la ecuación compleja para los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

sector
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
El sector tecnológico está creciendo rápidamente.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

suscripción
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Cancelé mi suscripción a Netflix porque no la estaba viendo lo suficiente.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

estratégico
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Las políticas estratégicas mejoran la competitividad.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selectivo
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
La universidad tiene un proceso selectivo de admisión para los nuevos estudiantes.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

apretar
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Ella apretó el tubo de pasta de dientes para sacar el último poco.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

examen o proyección
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
El hospital ofreció exámenes de salud gratuitos para todos los empleados.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

fortalecer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La comunicación puede fortalecer los lazos entre las personas.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

una tira larga y estrecha de tela, papel, plástico u otro material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Ella arrancó una tira de papel del cuaderno.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

seminario
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
El profesor invitó a todos los estudiantes a asistir al seminario sobre cambio climático.
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 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

costura
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Ella disfruta cosiendo su propia ropa los fines de semana.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

boceto
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Él hizo un boceto rápido del paisaje.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

estructural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
La integridad estructural del puente fue probada después de la tormenta.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

suburbano
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
Compraron una casa en una zona suburbana tranquila.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

espátula
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Usé una espátula para voltear los panqueques en la sartén.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

las siete maravillas
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Las Siete Maravillas del mundo reflejan la brillantez humana.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

falta de aire fresco; mal ventilado; actitud formal y conservadora
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
La habitación estaba viciada y necesitaba aire fresco.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

sostenibilidad
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
La sostenibilidad garantiza la salud ambiental a largo plazo.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

apenas; difícilmente; solo un poco
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Casi no podía creer lo que veía.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

detener, puesto pequeño
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
El coche se detuvo en el camino hacia la oficina.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

beca
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

perderse
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
El perro se desvió del jardín y se perdió.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

justicia social
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
La justicia social asegura la igualdad de oportunidades.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

subir o mezclar rápidamente
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Los niños subieron rápidamente la colina para atrapar la cometa.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

escultura; arte de hacer objetos tallados
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
El museo exhibe una escultura griega antigua.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

estrella de mar
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
La estrella de mar se movía lentamente por el fondo del océano buscando comida.
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 /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

escorpión
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
El escorpión se escondió debajo de la roca durante el día.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

erudito
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Escribió un artículo erudito sobre la filosofía antigua.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situación posible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
La empresa se preparó para el peor de los casos.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

barrer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Ella barre el suelo todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

cráneo
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la radiografía del cráneo.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

cirujano
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
El cirujano realizó una operación compleja de corazón.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

especular / invertir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Los expertos especulan que la compañía podría expandirse a nuevos mercados.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

responsabilidad social
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
La responsabilidad social debe ser parte del currículo educativo.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

convocar, llamar
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
El rey convocó a sus asesores al tribunal.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
El gobierno proporciona un subsidio de combustible para controlar los precios.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

sembrar
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
El agricultor sembrará semillas de trigo en el campo mañana.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

rápido
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
La corriente del río fue rápida después de la intensa lluvia.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

sutil, ligero, delicado
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
El uso del color por parte del artista fue sutil pero poderoso.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

ranura
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Inserta la tarjeta en la ranura para abrir la puerta.
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

tropezar
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Él tropezó en el pavimento desigual.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

estabilizar
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
El gobierno tomó medidas para estabilizar la economía.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

guión
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
El actor memorizó sus répliques del guión.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rancio; viejo; sin frescura
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
El pan se volvió rancio después de estar fuera durante tres días.
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

sin palabras
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
Ella se quedó sin palabras cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

morir de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Él fue dejado para morir de hambre en el desierto.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.