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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 /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

barrendero
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
El barrendero limpiaba el pasillo de la escuela todas las mañanas.
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 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

apoyo
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Ella fue muy supportive durante mis tiempos difíciles.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

energía solar
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
La energía solar es vital para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

secuencia
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La secuencia de baile fue perfectamente coreografiada.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
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 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
El portavoz dirigió la conferencia de prensa en nombre de la empresa.
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 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 /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 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 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/verb /skræp/

scrap

pedazo / descartar
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Usó un trozo de papel para anotar el número.
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 /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

supervisor
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
El supervisor revisó el progreso de cada empleado.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

de manera constante
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Las ganancias de la empresa han aumentado de manera constante.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

sobresaltado
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Ella se sobresaltó por el ruido fuerte afuera.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paja o caña
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Ella bebió el jugo a través de una paja.
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 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

impactante
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Su belleza impactante atrajo la atención de todos.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

rendición, presentación
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Su presentación del informe fue apreciada por el gerente.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

revolver
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Ella revolvió la sopa para asegurarse de que no se quemara.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

compasivo; comprensivo; sensible;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Ella fue muy simpática cuando le conté mis problemas.
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 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

pastor
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
El pastor guió su rebaño hacia el pasto verde.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
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 /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

síntesis, combinación
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
La síntesis de ideas desde múltiples perspectivas condujo a la innovación.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

grueso / robusto
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
El hombre grueso levantó la caja pesada con facilidad.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

espiral
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
La escalera espiral condujo al piso superior.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

regañar
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
La maestra regañó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
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 /saɪ/

sigh

suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Ella suspiró de alivio cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

patrocinador
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
La empresa se convirtió en el principal patrocinador del evento.
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 /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

una persona que sobrevive, especialmente una persona que sigue viva después de un evento en el que otras personas han muerto
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Ella es una sobreviviente de cáncer que ahora ayuda a otros pacientes.
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 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

empujar
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Él empujó la caja hacia la esquina.
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/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 /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 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 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultáneo
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Las fallas simultáneas de los cultivos afectan el suministro global de alimentos.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

espectáculo
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales crearon un espectáculo impresionante en el cielo nocturno.
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 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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

sobrenatural
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
Se decía que la casa vieja tenía poderes sobrenaturales.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

miopía; visión a corto plazo
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Su decisión miope de abandonar la escuela temprano afectó sus perspectivas profesionales.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
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 /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

sobrio; serio y reflexivo; moderado
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Él permaneció sobrio durante toda la celebración.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

restos
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
El perro comió los restos de la mesa.
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

soledad
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
La soledad puede proporcionar la oportunidad para una reflexión profunda.
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, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

extraordinario / singular
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
Ella tiene un talento extraordinario para la pintura.
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Cigüeña
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
La cigüeña construyó su nido en la cima de la chimenea alta.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

por separado
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Decidieron viajar por separado a la conferencia.
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 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 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 /spreɪ/

spray

rociar
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Ella roció perfume en su muñeca antes de salir.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

síndrome
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
El síndrome de Down afecta el desarrollo físico y mental de una persona.
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 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

completo; absoluto; transparente; muy empinado
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Fue pura suerte que encontramos el lugar.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

espada
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
El caballero sacó su espada para defender el castillo.
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 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspenso
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
La película nos mantuvo en suspenso hasta el final.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

persona que duerme; algo que tiene éxito inesperado
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
La película resultó ser un éxito inesperado.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

caminar arrastrando los pies / mezclar
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Él barajó las cartas antes de repartirlas.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

porción
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
Comió una gran porción de arroz con curry.
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 ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

área sombreada
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nos sentamos en un área sombreada junto al río.
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 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

estimular
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
La luz solar adecuada estimula el crecimiento de las plantas.
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 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

estacional
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Muchas empresas contratan trabajadores estacionales durante las vacaciones.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

colono
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Los colonos llegaron a la nueva ciudad y comenzaron a construir casas.
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 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 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

eclipse solar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
El eclipse solar será visible desde nuestra ciudad el próximo mes.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

estimulación
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La estimulación reduce el estrés y ayuda a la relajación.
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 /sloʊp/

Slope

pendiente; terreno inclinado
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Caminamos por la empinada pendiente de la montaña.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurar; maldecir; prometer solemnemente
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Juro decir la verdad.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

almacenamiento
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
El almacén ofrece mucho espacio de almacenamiento.
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 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

rascacielos
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
El nuevo rascacielos domina el horizonte de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

estereotipo
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es un estereotipo que todos los jugadores son antisociales.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

semicírculo
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en un semicírculo alrededor del maestro.
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 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

dirigir
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Él dirigió el coche cuidadosamente por la calle estrecha.
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 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Ella se volvió sentimental al mirar las viejas fotografías de la familia.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Su especialidad es la cocina italiana.
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 /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

estabilidad
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
La estabilidad política es esencial para el crecimiento económico.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

empinado, excesivo
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Los excursionistas subieron un sendero empinado en la montaña.
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 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 verb /slæp/

slap

abofetear
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Ella estaba tan enojada que lo abofeteó en la cara.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

serial; consecutivo
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
El asesino en serie fue finalmente atrapado después de años de investigación.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

desordenado; sucio; hecho sin cuidado o atención a los detalles
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Su escritura desordenada era difícil de leer.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
El superintendente visitó las aulas para revisar el progreso.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

solemne
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
El día comienza con una solemne ceremonia en el memorial.
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 /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 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sargento
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
El sargento dio órdenes a los soldados antes de la misión.
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 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 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 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 /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

alrededores
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Ella se adaptó rápidamente a su nuevo entorno.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Los profesionales de la salud mental trabajan para prevenir el suicidio.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

felicidad
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.