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B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

asombrar
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
El truco final del mago asombró al público.
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

mudo; incapaz de hablar; sin sonido
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
Él permaneció mudo durante toda la reunión.
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 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

detectar
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
El sistema de seguridad puede detectar movimiento en el edificio.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

sabiduría; conocimiento; juicio
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
La edad trae sabiduría y experiencia.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

tasas de alfabetización
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Las tasas de alfabetización afectan las condiciones socioeconómicas.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipular
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Ella puede manipular el software para crear gráficos impresionantes.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

hermano/a
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Ella tiene tres hermanos, dos hermanos y una hermana.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

era
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
El Renacimiento fue una era de gran logro artístico y cultural.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

delicioso; elegante; con buen gusto
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Ella decoró su casa de una manera muy elegante.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Es incapaz de entender instrucciones complejas.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Bose demostró la sensibilidad de las plantas a través de experimentos.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

mujer fuerte
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Ella luchó como una amazona en la competencia.
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

verduras de temporada
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
Las verduras de temporada crecen abundantemente en invierno.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

carbohidratos
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Los granos enteros son una excelente fuente de carbohidratos saludables.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

guardaespaldas
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La celebridad llegó con su guardaespaldas.
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 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

evidente
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
El resultado fue evidente.
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 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

variado; diverso
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
El museo tiene una colección variada de artefactos antiguos.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

leopardo
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
El leopardo subió al árbol para descansar en la sombra.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

felicidad
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

poder adquisitivo
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
Debido a la inflación, el poder adquisitivo de las personas ha disminuido.
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

porche
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
Nos sentamos en el porche y disfrutamos de la brisa de la tarde.
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 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

simultáneamente
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Trabajó en dos proyectos simultáneamente.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordeste
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tormenta se mueve hacia el noreste.
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 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Ganó un coche en la lotería nacional.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

cabina
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Él entró en la cabina de votación para emitir su voto.
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 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 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unánimemente
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La propuesta fue aceptada unánimemente.
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 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

afirmar
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
ella decidió afirmar su autoridad en la reunión.
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

bahía
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
Los botes están anclados en la bahía.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

contusión cerebral
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Sufrió una contusión cerebral después de caerse de la bicicleta.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendencia
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Ella tiene tendencia a llegar tarde a las reuniones.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
La adaptabilidad a los entornos cambiantes es crucial en los negocios.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían amenazantes antes de la tormenta.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

por lo tanto
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Ella era la mejor candidata, por lo tanto, fue elegida para el trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

banda ancha
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
Internet de banda ancha se ha convertido en una necesidad en los hogares modernos.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

revista
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Ella se suscribió a una revista de ciencias.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inevitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inevitablemente, el equipo enfrentó desafíos durante el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

expectativa; esperanza;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
El nuevo maestro superó las expectativas de todos con sus métodos de enseñanza innovadores.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
La empresa redujo los precios para atraer a más clientes.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Los dos países están en disputa sobre el tema de la frontera.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

incansable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Trabajó incansablemente para completar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

busto/romper
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
La policía arrestó a la banda anoche.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

impacto sustancial
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
El impacto sustancial es posible incluso con unas pocas horas de voluntariado.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

especificación
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
La especificación del producto incluye todos los detalles necesarios.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitud
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitud hacia los mártires es un deber moral.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lenteja
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Ella cocinó lentejas rojas para la cena de esta noche.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

de vanguardia, innovador, tecnología de última generación
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Esta empresa desarrolla tecnología de vanguardia.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

adelantar
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
El corredor logró adelantar a su competidor en la última vuelta.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
La policía está investigando el motivo del crimen.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

imperativo
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Es imperativo abordar la crisis climática de inmediato.
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

suposición
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
Su suposición sobre el clima resultó ser incorrecta.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trío de tres personas
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
El trío de jazz tocó hermosamente en el concierto.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adyacente
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
El hotel está adyacente al centro comercial.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

voluntariamente
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Ella ayudó voluntariamente a sus vecinos durante la emergencia.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
El tejido se sentía áspero al tacto.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

cruce
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
Gire a la izquierda en el cruce para llegar al centro comercial.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

falta
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Su informe carecía de detalles.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

vapor
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
La tetera estaba vaporando en la estufa.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

esforzarse
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Ella se esforzó por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
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 /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marca registrada
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
El logo de la empresa es su marca registrada.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

tronco de árbol, desconcertar
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
La pregunta desconcertó completamente a los estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubano
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso café cubano en el café.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

rendimiento, ganancia
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
La inversión produjo altos rendimientos el año pasado.
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 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Se mudaron a las afueras de la ciudad para una vida más tranquila.
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

a mano; mediante esfuerzo físico;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
Los datos se introdujeron manualmente en el sistema.
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

propiedad
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
La propiedad de los recursos fue crucial.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Los dos productos son comparables en calidad pero difieren en precio.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalones de mezclilla
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Él llevaba unos pantalones de mezclilla azules con una camisa blanca.
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

lanzador
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
El lanzador tomó tres wickets en el primer over.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; el uso de violencia e intimidación con fines políticos
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
La explosión llenó a todos de terror.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversidad
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Él permaneció fuerte frente a la adversidad.
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 /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

coleccionista
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Él es un coleccionista de sellos con miles de artículos raros.
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 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 ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutivo
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Los cambios evolutivos en las especies son fascinantes.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

bala
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La bala falló su objetivo y golpeó la pared.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

ingresador
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Ella es la principal ingresador en su familia.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

partición
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
La partición causó disturbios.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

racismo
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
La organización trabaja para eliminar el racismo en todas sus formas.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

lugar
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
El lugar de la boda estaba bellamente decorado.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

decadencia; descomposición; deterioro
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
El edificio viejo mostró signos de decadencia después de años de abandono.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combatir
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para combatir la corrupción.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancestro
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Ella investigó su árbol genealógico para aprender sobre sus ancestros.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empatía
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
La empatía ayuda a los estudiantes a conectarse con la sociedad.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

escritura de diario
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
El journaling ayuda a organizar los pensamientos y reducir el estrés.
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

pandemia
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
La pandemia del COVID-19 cambió el mundo drásticamente.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

hermanos
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Los hermanos generalmente están en el mismo nivel en el árbol genealógico de la familia.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

fabricante
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
El fabricante produce autos para el mercado global.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongado
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La medicina moderna ha prolongado la esperanza de vida.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.