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B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

espectro
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
El festival atrajo a personas de todo el espectro político.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

incrustar
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
El periodista estaba incrustado con la unidad militar.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

paso elevado
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
El nuevo paso elevado redujo la congestión de tráfico en la ciudad.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

demoler
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
La ciudad decidió demoler el viejo estadio para construir uno nuevo.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

asignación
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Los niños reciben una asignación semanal por ayudar con las tareas domésticas.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

designar
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
El comité designará a un nuevo presidente la próxima semana.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Ella le dio un pequeño regalo como un token de gratitud.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

granada
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Las semillas de granada eran dulces y refrescantes.
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 ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

residuos químicos
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Los residuos químicos contaminan los cuerpos de agua.
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 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

complejidad
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
La complejidad del problema requirió un equipo de expertos.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universal
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
La música es un lenguaje universal que todos entienden.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

sociable; amigable; extrovertido
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
Ella es muy sociable y hace amigos fácilmente.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

detener
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplicación
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplicación es una operación básica en matemáticas.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

etiqueta
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
La etiqueta adecuada requiere ponerse de pie cuando una dama entra en la habitación.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

íntimo; cercano; privado
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ellos tienen una amistad íntima que ha durado décadas.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

preferible
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es preferible tomar el tren en lugar de conducir en el tráfico pesado.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

de alto perfil
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
El CEO asistió a una conferencia de alto perfil en Nueva York.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

estudiante de segundo año
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Él es un estudiante de segundo año en la universidad, estudiando ciencias de la computación.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plano detallado
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
El arquitecto presentó un plano detallado para el nuevo edificio.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

psicólogo
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
El psicólogo lo ayudó a lidiar con su ansiedad.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

no disponible
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
El gerente no estaba disponible para atender llamadas durante la reunión.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

evaluar
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
El maestro evaluará los proyectos de los estudiantes mañana.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

materialista
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Él estaba más interesado en el éxito material que en el crecimiento espiritual.
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

xilófono
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
A los niños les gustó tocar el xilófono colorido en la clase de música.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confitería
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
La tienda vende una gran variedad de confitería.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

urgentemente
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
El paciente necesita atención médica urgentemente.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

fusión
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
El restaurante ofrece una fusión única de cocinas asiática y europea.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

pasivo; (gramática) voz pasiva
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
En lugar de tomar el control, él permaneció pasivo durante la reunión.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

buey
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
El agricultor usó un buey para arar el campo.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

mercancías
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Los precios de las mercancías como el petróleo y el oro fluctúan frecuentemente.
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 noun /doʊ/

dough

masa
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Ella amasó la masa durante diez minutos antes de hornear.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

arrendamiento
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
El contrato de arrendamiento se firmó por dos años.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

marco
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
Los marcos definen la base de los sistemas.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

esfuerzo
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
El esfuerzo por innovar en el turismo espacial es ambicioso.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

apodo
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Su apodo es 'Tigre' porque es muy valiente.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

soviético
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
La era soviética vio cambios significativos en Europa del Este.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

esclavitud
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
La esclavitud fue abolida en la mayoria de los paises en el siglo diecinueve.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

desapercibido; ignorado
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Su arduo trabajo pasó desapercibido por su gerente.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

autoestima
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Ella se negó a comprometer su autoestima aceptando un trato injusto.
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 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

refinado; purificado
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Ella tiene un gusto muy refinado en arte y música.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

luchar
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Muchas regiones están luchando con la recuperación económica.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

desalentar
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
El fracaso no debe desalentaros de intentar de nuevo.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

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

mansion

felicidad
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

farsa, pretensión
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Su amabilidad fue solo una farsa para ganar confianza.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

lamentar
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Se reunieron para lamentar la pérdida de su amigo.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

soportable; tolerable; no demasiado desagradable o doloroso
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
El dolor se volvió soportable después de tomar la medicina.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxia
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Vía Láctea es la galaxia que contiene nuestro sistema solar y la Tierra.
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

después de eso
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
Se mudó a Canadá y después de eso comenzó una nueva vida.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

pulir
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Ella necesita pulir sus zapatos antes de la entrevista.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

opcional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Usar una corbata es opcional para este evento.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

especia
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Ella añadió una pizca de especias al curry para darle más sabor.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérico
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
El informe proporciona datos numéricos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragedia; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una tragedia que afectó a miles de familias.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

injustamente
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
Él fue tratado injustamente por el comité.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

instar
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Los doctores instan a los pacientes a hacer ejercicio regularmente.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

portavoz mujer
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La portavoz de la compañía anunció el nuevo producto.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

nuez de anacardo
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan comúnmente en la cocina y como un snack saludable.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

quisquilloso
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
La niña es muy quisquillosa con lo que come.
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 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

tedioso; aburrido
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan tediosa que muchos estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

instruir
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
El maestro instruyó a los estudiantes con cuidado.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golf
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
El golfo Pérsico es una vía fluvial importante para el transporte internacional de mercancías y petróleo.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
La malaria es una enfermedad común en las regiones tropicales.
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 /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

en medio de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
El equipo permaneció tranquilo en medio del caos.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Los dos países tuvieron una disputa territorial sobre la isla.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

mínimo
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Este año vio una tasa mínima de desempleo.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

inclinada
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Él está inclinado a ayudar a los necesitados.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

prometido
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sara presentó a su prometido a sus padres durante la cena familiar.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

sabio; informado; educado
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Ella es muy sabia sobre la historia antigua.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

orangután
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
El orangután se balancea graciosamente a través del dosel del bosque.
B2 noun /den/

Den

cueva; sala cómoda; lugar para actividades ilegales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
El zorro desapareció en su cueva cuando sintió que el peligro se acercaba.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

acción; hazaña; documento legal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Su hazaña heroica salvó al niño de ahogarse en el río.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

cada hora; ocurrido o hecho cada hora; continuamente
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
El informe del clima se actualiza cada hora.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

políticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
El país está políticamente dividido entre dos partidos principales.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

una mirada feroz o enojada; una luz fuerte y deslumbrante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
La mirada severa del maestro silenció a los estudiantes ruidosos de inmediato.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductivo; ineficaz
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La reunión fue improductiva y desperdició el tiempo de todos.
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 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilidad
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
La flexibilidad de los horarios de trabajo facilitó equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mar profundo
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Muchas criaturas del mar profundo producen bioluminiscencia para sobrevivir.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

ternero
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
El ternero se quedó cerca de su madre.
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

escéptico; desconfiado; que cuestiona la verdad de algo
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Muchos científicos siguen siendo escépticos sobre la nueva teoría.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

por lo tanto
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Él no estudió, y por lo tanto reprobó el examen.
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

observador
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
El observador tomó notas durante la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

barriga
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
El bebé pateó en su barriga durante el embarazo.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

pronunciado
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Hay una diferencia pronunciada entre los dos estilos.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

pecho
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
El bebé se quedó dormido en el pecho de su madre.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictorio
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Sus puntos de vista sobre la educación son contradictorios.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignación
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La decisión injusta causó una indignación pública.
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 /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

valentía; audacia
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Su valentía al enfrentar el problema impresionó a todos.
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 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

descoordinado
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Sus movimientos eran descoordinados, lo que lo hacía propenso a accidentes.
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

piedrita
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
Lanzó una piedrita al estanque y observó las ondas.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discreto
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Ella fue discreta sobre los detalles de su conversación.
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 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidental
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
El fuego fue causado por una chispa accidental.
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 /taɪd/

Tide

marea
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
Los pescadores esperaban la marea alta para lanzar sus botes.