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B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

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

Sluggish

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

sore

dolorido
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Después de la carrera larga, mis piernas estaban doloridas.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue sostenida.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

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

slogan

eslogan
Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
La campaña utilizó un eslogan poderoso para inspirar a la gente.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

apuesta
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Las apuestas eran altas para el éxito del proyecto.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

empapar
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
ella empapó la ropa en agua antes de lavarlas.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

débil; enfermizo; pálido
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
El niño enfermizo necesitaba atención y cuidados especiales.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

solidaridad
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
los trabajadores mostraron solidaridad durante la huelga.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

solo
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Decidió hacer un baile solo en el show de talentos.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
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 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 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

rastro o línea; moverse rápidamente en una dirección especificada
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
El rayo cruzó el cielo nocturno.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

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

supervise

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

scribble

garabatear
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
El niño garabateó por toda la pared.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

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

Strip

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

shrug

encogerse de hombros
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Él se encogió de hombros cuando le preguntaron sobre el archivo perdido.
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
Las prácticas sostenibles mitigan el impacto ambiental.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

souvenir
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Compré un pequeño souvenir en la tienda de regalos.
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 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

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

Saxophone

saxofón
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
El músico de jazz tocó un hermoso solo en su saxofón.
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 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 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
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 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

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

strive

esforzarse
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Ella se esfuerza por ser la mejor estudiante en su clase.
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 /skwiːz/

squeeze

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

seven habits

siete hábitos
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Incluso los hábitos ayudan a mantener un estilo de vida equilibrado.
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 /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 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

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

Sequel

secuela
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
La secuela de la película fue aún más exitosa que la original.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
B2 noun /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 /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 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 /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

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

Sincerity

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

sustain

mantener
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
El equipo trabajó arduamente para mantener su éxito.
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 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un pasador metálico con una hélice; fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Él atornilló la estantería a la pared firmemente.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

estadísticas
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Las estadísticas mostraron un aumento en el número de usuarios el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

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

seamless

sin interrupciones
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un proceso de pago sin interrupciones mejora la satisfacción del usuario.
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 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

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

summit

cumbre
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
La cumbre abordó cuestiones globales urgentes.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

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

subtitles

subtítulo
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Usa subtítulos para una mejor comprensión.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulación
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulación ayudó a los estudiantes a comprender la teoría compleja.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

sombrío; sospechoso; deshonesto;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
El comerciante sombrío hizo un trato sospechoso.
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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Su comprensión del tema era bastante superficial.
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 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
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 /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 /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

subsecuente
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Los eventos subsecuentes aclararon los resultados.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

transporte
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
El transporte de los productos se retrasó debido a las condiciones climáticas.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

tallo / frenar
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
El jardinero cortó el tallo de la rosa; Las nuevas políticas buscan frenar el flujo de contaminación.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

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

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
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 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 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 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

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

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mi bandeja de entrada está llena de correos electrónicos de spam que necesito eliminar.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

ácido
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
La leche se ha agrido y huele terrible.
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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

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

sly

astuto / sagaz
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa astuta.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

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

subtle

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

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

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

suite

suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Se hospedaron en la suite presidencial del hotel.
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 /straɪd/

stride

caminar con pasos largos y decisivos; hacer progresos
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Ella caminó con confianza por el escenario.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

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

suspension

suspensión
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
El jugador recibió una suspensión de tres partidos por mala conducta.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
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 /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

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

Settlement

asentamiento; acuerdo
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
El primer asentamiento fue construido cerca del río para un acceso fácil al agua.
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 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 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 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 /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

estadio
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Miles de aficionados llenaron el estadio para ver el partido final.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

matanza / asesinato
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
El ejército mató a cientos de soldados enemigos.
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

rígido; firme; duro
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
La vieja tabla de madera era demasiado rígida para doblarse.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

pala
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
Él agarró una pala para limpiar la nieve del camino de entrada.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

fragancia
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
El aroma de las rosas llenó el jardín.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

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

stark

severo, agudo
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
La fuerte diferencia entre la pobreza y la riqueza era evidente en la ciudad.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

bruscamente
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Los precios subieron bruscamente después del anuncio.
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 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

suspendido
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Él fue suspendido de la escuela por una semana.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

estadístico
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
El informe proporciona datos estadísticos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
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 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/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

enjambre
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Un enjambre de abejas rodeó el árbol.