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B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

tropezar
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
Él tropezó en el pavimento desigual.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

secretamente
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Ella planeó secretamente una fiesta sorpresa para su amiga.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

barrio pobre
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
El gobierno está trabajando para mejorar las condiciones en el barrio pobre.
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 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/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 /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

inestable; tembloroso; poco fiable; débil
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Su voz estaba temblorosa por los nervios.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

estático
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
El coche permaneció estacionario en el semáforo rojo.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

estático
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Las ideas estáticas obstaculizan el progreso.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

pequeño esfuerzo
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Los pequeños esfuerzos pueden traer grandes cambios en la conservación de mariposas.
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 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

sirena
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
El coche de policía pasó con su sirena sonando.
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 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

escasez
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
La escasez de agua amenaza la agricultura.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

pegajoso
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
El caramelo es demasiado pegajoso para comer con las manos.
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 /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 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
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 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 /slæm/

slam

golpear con fuerza
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Él slaméo la puerta enojado después de la discusión.
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 verb /soʊ/

sow

sembrar
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
El agricultor sembrará semillas de trigo en el campo mañana.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

solitario; aislado; solo
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Él vivió una vida solitaria en las montañas.
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 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

superstición
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Romper un espejo trae siete años de mala suerte, es una superstición común.
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 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 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 /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 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
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 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

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

subtract

restar
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Si restas 5 de 10, obtienes 5.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

suplementario; adicional; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Los estudiantes necesitan comprar libros suplementarios para el curso.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

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

solely

únicamente
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Él es completamente responsable de la decisión.
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 /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

caja de especias
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Ella abrió la caja de especias para encontrar comino para su curry.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
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 /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 /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

plan de estudios
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
El profesor entregó el plan de estudios el primer día de clase.
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.
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 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 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

dejar caer
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Los árboles dejan caer sus hojas en otoño.
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, 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 /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Su especialidad es la medicina pediátrica.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

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

shocking

sorprendente
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
La noticia del accidente fue sorprendente para todos.
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 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

sobresaltar
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
El ruido fuerte sobresaltó a los niños.
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 /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Se detectaron señales del espacio profundo la semana pasada.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
B2 adjective, 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 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

socialista
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Él es un conocido escritor socialista.
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 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Las deficiencias institucionales afectan negativamente el comportamiento de los estudiantes.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

significado
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
El descubrimiento tiene gran importancia para la investigación médica.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Consultó a un abogado antes de firmar el contrato.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

erudito
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Escribió un artículo erudito sobre la filosofía antigua.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

calmar
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
La madre calmó a su bebé llorando con una suave canción de cuna.
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 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 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 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoístamente
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Él tomó todas las galletas egoístamente.
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 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 /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 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 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 /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 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

acortar
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Decidió acortar su discurso para ajustarse al límite de tiempo.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

reprimir
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Las autoridades deben reprimir las actividades criminales en los campus.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensacional; impresionante; asombroso
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
El rendimiento sensacional dejó a la audiencia sin palabras.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

vigilancia
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Las agencias gubernamentales realizan vigilancia sobre las amenazas cibernéticas.
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 /streɪn/

Strain

tensión; presión; agotamiento;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Trabajar muchas horas puso una tensión en su salud.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

sustancial; considerable; importante
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Hubo un aumento sustancial en las ventas de este trimestre.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

espacioso; amplio
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
La casa tiene una sala espaciosa con techos altos.
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 /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervisión
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
El proyecto se completó bajo la supervisión de un gerente experimentado.
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 /slæŋ/

Slang

jerga; lenguaje informal
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Los adolescentes usaron jerga que sus padres no pudieron entender.
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 /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 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 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

sospechoso; dudoso
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
La policía encontró su comportamiento muy sospechoso.
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/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

desprecio
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Ella lo miró con desprecio.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

convocar, llamar
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
El rey convocó a sus asesores al tribunal.
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 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seda
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
El vestido estaba hecho de seda pura.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

suavizar
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
El calor suavizará la mantequilla rápidamente.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

senador
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
El senador habló con pasión sobre las políticas ambientales.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
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 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

salvaje; feroz; incivilizado
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
El ataque salvaje sorprendió a todos.
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 /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 /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

desgastado; en mal estado; con signos de desgaste; injusto o cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Su ropa desgastada mostraba que había estado viajando durante días.
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 /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
El gobierno proporciona un subsidio de combustible para controlar los precios.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

estructurado
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Un plan de ejecución estructurado es crucial para el éxito.
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

suela del pie; suela de zapato
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
Tengo una ampolla en la planta de mi pie.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

chupar
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
El bebé empezó a chuparse el dedo.
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 /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
La casa está alimentada por energía solar.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

girar
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina comenzó a girar con gracia en el escenario.
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 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 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 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 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.