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B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

terco; obstinado; testarudo
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mamífero
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La ballena es el mamífero más grande de la Tierra.
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

cosmético
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
Ella compró una nueva crema cosmética para su piel.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

demonio
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
La historia era sobre un demonio que aterrorizaba el pueblo.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holístico
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Un enfoque holístico de la salud considera tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

oferta; puja
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Ella hizo una oferta por el antiguo jarrón en la subasta.
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 prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

prolongar
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Una dieta saludable ayuda a prolongar la esperanza de vida.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

ante todo; lo más importante
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Primero y ante todo, necesitamos asegurar la seguridad.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

ocupante
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
El coche tenía tres ocupantes en el momento del accidente.
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

felicidad
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

tranquilizar
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
El maestro tranquilizó a los estudiantes antes del examen.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

mensajero
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
El mensajero entregó los documentos a tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

espátula
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Usé una espátula para voltear los panqueques en la sartén.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
La honestidad es un principio fundamental de buen liderazgo.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontación
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontación entre los dos líderes terminó sin ningún acuerdo.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

resolución de problemas
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Las habilidades de resolución de problemas son clave para el liderazgo.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

ingrato
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Ella sintió que él era ingrato por toda la ayuda que le había dado.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

dimensión
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Los proyectos renovables agregan una nueva dimensión a la planificación urbana.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventor
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
El inventor patentó su nuevo dispositivo médico.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

informativo
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
El documental fue muy informativo y educativo.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

sofisticado
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Los diseños sofisticados mejoran la estética.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caracterizar
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
El autor caracteriza al héroe como valiente y desinteresado.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
La disputa sigue sin resolverse a pesar de varias reuniones.
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 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
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 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

irregular; lleno de baches
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
La carretera bumpy hizo que el viaje en coche fuera muy incómodo.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

prestigio
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
La universidad ha ganado prestigio internacional por su investigación.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

irreal
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
La experiencia se sintió irreal después de la noticia repentina.
B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

iluminar
Meaning
to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier
Example
A few kind words can brighten someone's day.
Unas palabras amables pueden alegrar el día de alguien.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesh es famoso por su industria textil de alta calidad.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

iniciar
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
La empresa iniciará un nuevo programa de capacitación.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

desgracia; vergüenza; humillación
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
Su arresto trajo desgracia a toda su familia y reputación.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

regazo
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
El gato se acurrucó cómodamente en su regazo mientras leía su libro.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

confiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Ella es una colega confiable que siempre cumple los plazos.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagerar
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Él tiende a exagerar sus logros.
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 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 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

minería
Meaning
the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth
Example
Mining in this area has increased in recent years.
La minería en esta área ha aumentado en los últimos años.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible o probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Su excusa parecía plausible, pero tenía mis dudas.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

callejón
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Caminaban por un callejón oscuro para llegar a la calle principal.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

expulsar
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
El estudiante fue expulsado de la escuela por mala conducta.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

proyección de la voz
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Una proyección adecuada asegura que cada oyente escuche claramente.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avance tecnológico
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
El avance tecnológico está revolucionando la atención sanitaria.
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 ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

ventilación
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
La ventilación adecuada es esencial para mantener la calidad del aire.
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 /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 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manera precisa, sin errores, correctamente
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Ella predijo con precisión el resultado de la elección.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

dormitar
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
Él se quedó dormido mientras leía el libro.
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 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

parcialmente; incompletamente;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue solo parcialmente destruido en el incendio.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

complicar
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Las nuevas reglas solo complicarán el proceso.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

reconocido
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Él es un autor reconocido en el campo de la historia.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

urbanización
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
La urbanización conduce a una infraestructura más desarrollada.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abundancia
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
La abundancia de verduras en invierno es notable.
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 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstrucción
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
El proyecto de reconstrucción tomó años.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

cansado; tedioso
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
La larga conferencia fue cansada y repetitiva.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

irregular; áspero
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
La carretera estaba irregular y llena de baches.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de datos
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Los detalles de los clientes de la empresa se almacenan en una base de datos segura.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

superar
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
El atleta superó las expectativas de todos al ganar la medalla de oro.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

tóxico; perjudicial o desagradable
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
La fábrica liberó productos químicos tóxicos en el río.
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, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

anuncio
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
La compañía colocó un anuncio en el periódico para el nuevo puesto.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analfabeto; iletrado; ignorante
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los adultos analfabetos a aprender a leer y escribir.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régimen
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
El régimen militar controló el país durante décadas.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atómico
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
La estructura atómica del hidrógeno es la más simple.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramáticamente
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Las ventas aumentaron dramáticamente después de la campaña.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

artefactos
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos valiosos en las ruinas.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

arrecifes de coral
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
La Isla de San Martín es conocida por sus arrecifes de coral.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

aproximado
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
El costo es aproximado y puede cambiar más tarde.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

soso
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
La sopa estaba demasiado sosa para mi gusto.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

prohibición
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
El gobierno anunció la prohibición de fumar en lugares públicos.
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

igual
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
Él intentó mirar a través de la niebla para ver a sus iguales al otro lado.
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 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Usar cinturones de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

caracol
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
El caracol dejó un rastro brillante mientras se arrastraba por la hoja.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuo
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ellos tienen un respeto mutuo el uno por el otro.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

desagradablemente
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
La habitación estaba desagradablemente caliente por la tarde.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Desde el comienzo, el proyecto parecía ambicioso pero alcanzable.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

grosería
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Su grosería sorprendió a todos en la fiesta de cena.
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 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incentivo; estímulo
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
La empresa ofreció un incentivo en efectivo a los empleados que superaron sus objetivos de ventas.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrícola
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Los avances agrícolas mejoran la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

contradicción; inconsistencia
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Había una clara contradicción entre sus palabras y sus acciones.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Ella colocó la servilleta sobre su regazo antes de comenzar a cenar.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

futuras generaciones
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
El desarrollo sostenible asegura una mejor vida para las futuras generaciones.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

progresión
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
La progresión en la tecnología impulsa la innovación.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

soltero; persona que tiene un título universitario
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Él siguió siendo soltero toda su vida y obtuvo un título de ingeniería.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitivo
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Las funciones cognitivas mejoran con la práctica y el aprendizaje.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dependiente; a cargo
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Como dependiente de impuestos, ella no pudo presentar su propia declaración de impuestos por separado.
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 /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

legitimidad
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
La legitimidad de la elección fue cuestionada por los observadores.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

vibración
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
La vibración del teléfono me despertó.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

verificación
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
El banco requiere verificación de identidad antes de abrir una cuenta.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Los científicos desarrollaron un medicamento experimental para tratar el cáncer.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraer
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
El dentista tuvo que extraer el diente dañado.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

afectuoso; cariñoso; tierno; que muestra afecto
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Ella es muy cariñosa con sus hijos.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
El mantenimiento de la casa antigua es muy caro.