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B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

sexualidad
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Ella habló abiertamente sobre su sexualidad e identidad.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

erizo
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
El erizo se enrolló en una bola cuando se sintió amenazado.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

ídolo; persona admirada
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La cantante se convirtió en un ídolo adolescente después de que su canción de éxito llegara a la cima de las listas de éxitos mundiales.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marca, marcador
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Usó un marcador rojo para subrayar los puntos importantes.
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
El dinero de los contribuyentes se usa para financiar los servicios públicos.
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

serie, exposición
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
La tienda mostró una impresionante exposición de vestidos coloridos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

involucrar
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es esencial involucrar a los jóvenes en la educación.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

tonto; mudo; estúpido
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Ella permaneció muda durante toda la reunión.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provisión
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
El gobierno hizo provisión para los suministros de emergencia durante la inundación.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

comprometer
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Compartir en exceso puede comprometer tu privacidad.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

brillar
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Su vestido brilló bajo las luces del escenario.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

autobús de dos pisos
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
El autobús de dos pisos rojo es un símbolo famoso de Londres.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

caja de especias
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Ella abrió la caja de especias para encontrar comino para su curry.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

pinchazo
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Tuve que arreglar un pinchazo en la llanta de mi bicicleta esta mañana.
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 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

erosión del suelo
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
La erosión del suelo puede llevar a la pérdida de tierras fértiles.
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 /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
Ella contrató un abogado para representarla en la corte.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

península
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La península de Corea está ubicada en el este de Asia.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumental
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Los niños pueden ser instrumentales en la construcción de una sociedad mejor.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alianza
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Las alianzas globales fomentan la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

factual; basado en hechos; verdadero
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
El informe contiene solo información factual.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

placentero, agradable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Leer un buen libro es una actividad placentera.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

sociología
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Ella está estudiando sociología en la universidad.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

no desarrollado; inmaduro; primitivo
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
La tierra no desarrollada fue luego convertida en un parque.
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 /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relacionado con el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
El ejercicio regular mejora la salud cardiovascular.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turbante
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
El hombre sij usó un turbante colorido.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

amable; cortés; generoso;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Ella fue muy amable y agradeció a todos por su ayuda.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

componente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
El motor es el componente más importante del coche.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

metabolismo
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
El ejercicio aumenta el metabolismo y quema calorías.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

clavo
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
Ella agregó algunos clavos al vino caliente para darle más sabor.
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 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

utilizar
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
La compañía tiene como objetivo utilizar energía solar para la producción.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

falta de sueño
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
La falta de sueño puede afectar gravemente la salud mental.
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 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

disminuir gradualmente
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
La emoción del evento comenzó a disminuir después de unas horas.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

felicidad
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificador
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Ella usa un planificador diario para organizar sus reuniones.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

valiente; seguro; audaz
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Tomó una decisión audaz para iniciar su propio negocio.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitación
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitación en los datos afecta las decisiones de formulación de políticas.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbono
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Las emisiones de carbono deben ser controladas.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

aterrorizar
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
El fuerte trueno aterrorizó a los niños.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Él es un profesor distinguido en la universidad.
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 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

sentimiento
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
La opinión pública estaba fuertemente en contra de la nueva política.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocombustible
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Los biocombustibles reducen la dependencia de fuentes de energía convencionales.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirar
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a estudiar en el extranjero.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriota
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

calurosamente; afectuosamente
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Ella recibió a los invitados calurosamente en la puerta.
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 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 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonia
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
India fue una vez una colonia británica.
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 /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 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositivos ponibles
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Los dispositivos ponibles ayudan a monitorear el ritmo cardíaco y la actividad física.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
El médico notó un crecimiento anormal en el pulmón del paciente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

disgustado
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Ella estaba disgustada por la forma en que él trató a los animales.
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 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

retratar
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
La novela retrata una imagen vívida de la vida en el campo.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

desconcertante
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
El científico encontró los resultados desconcertantes.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

encontrar / enfrentarse a
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Durante la caminata, nos encontramos con un oso salvaje.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

despliegue
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
El despliegue del nuevo software se completó con éxito.
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 /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

afectado; impactado
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
Las áreas afectadas por la inundación necesitan asistencia inmediata.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

desconectar
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
por favor desconecte el cargador del enchufe
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objeto esférico; la tierra; un modelo esférico de la tierra
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
El maestro usó un globo para mostrar a los estudiantes las ubicaciones de diferentes países.
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

encuesta
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
La encuesta reveló que la mayoría de las personas favorecieron la nueva política.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

asociación
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Nuestra asociación ha ayudado a ambas empresas a crecer.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forjar, falsificar
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
El herrero forjó una espada fuerte con el hierro.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manera extraña; de manera inusual
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Ella se vistió de manera peculiar para la cena formal, usando colores brillantes y patrones inusuales.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

inanición
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Muchas personas murieron de inanición durante la hambruna.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

agricultura convencional
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
La agricultura convencional aumenta la producción de cultivos utilizando fertilizantes.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infinito
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
El universo a menudo se describe como infinito.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

borrar
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Usa un borrador para borrar las marcas de lápiz.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

enorme; vasto; extenso
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El vasto océano se extendió hasta el horizonte.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

prometedor
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Ella es una joven científica prometedora con grandes ideas.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

logro
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Graduarse de la universidad fue un gran logro para él.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

desfavorable
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
La propuesta recibió una respuesta desfavorable del comité.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

tratado
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de negociaciones.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

muestra; espécimen; ejemplar
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
El científico recogió una muestra de sangre para su análisis.
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 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

mínimo
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
El daño al coche fue mínimo después del accidente.
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, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

resort / último recurso
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ellos se quedaron en un resort en la playa durante sus vacaciones.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

tronco
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Se sentaron sobre un tronco cerca de la fogata.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

cualitativo
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
La investigación se enfoca en análisis cualitativo más que en números.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

acumular
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Ella logró acumular una pequeña fortuna a través de inversiones inteligentes.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

de la misma manera; igualmente; de forma similar
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Ella estudió mucho para el examen, y su hermano hizo lo mismo.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animación
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
La animación en esta película es increíblemente detallada.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sin sentido; sin propósito; irrelevante
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Los datos se volvieron sin sentido sin el contexto adecuado.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

unánime
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
El comité tomó una decisión unánime.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

postguerra
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
El periodo de postguerra vio un crecimiento económico significativo.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activamente
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Él está involucrado activamente en el servicio comunitario.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

a nivel nacional
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campaña recibió apoyo a nivel nacional.
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/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

pasto
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Las vacas estaban pastando pacíficamente en el prado.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

pegajoso
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
El caramelo es demasiado pegajoso para comer con las manos.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuga; agujero
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Hay una fuga en la tubería de agua.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristeza; dolor;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Su corazón estaba lleno de tristeza después de la tragedia.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
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 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

profesional
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Ella es una profesional médica capacitada.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

despreparado
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Él estaba desprevenido para el examen difícil.