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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 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 (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

tácticas
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
El equipo cambió sus tácticas para ganar el juego.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

factura
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
La empresa envió una factura por los suministros de oficina entregados la semana pasada.
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

barrer
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Ella barre el suelo todas las mañanas.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

diversidad
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
La biodiversidad promueve la estabilidad y resiliencia del ecosistema.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intenso
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Ella sintió un dolor intenso después del accidente.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

agrandar
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
Ellos decidieron agrandar su casa.
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 /er/

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
El tejido se sentía áspero al tacto.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

director / conductor
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
El conductor agitó su batuta para comenzar la orquesta.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

traumático
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
El accidente fue una experiencia traumática para toda la familia.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuamente; de manera continua; sin interrupción
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La máquina funciona continuamente durante 24 horas.
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

bebé
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
El bebé estaba durmiendo tranquilamente en la cuna.
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 /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

restringir
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Por favor, controla a tu perro.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

inquilino
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
El arrendador se reunió con el nuevo inquilino para firmar el contrato de arrendamiento.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navegación
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La tecnología GPS ha mejorado la navegación de los autos autónomos.
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

implicación
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
La implicación del cambio climático es grave.
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 /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

sede central
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
La sede central de la empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

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

memorize

memorizar
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Los estudiantes deben memorizar fórmulas importantes para el examen.
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

cajero; narrador
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
El cajero del banco contó el efectivo cuidadosamente antes de entregarlo.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

regiones en desarrollo
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La contaminación afecta más a las regiones en desarrollo.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cementerio
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
El viejo cementerio cerca de la iglesia data del siglo XVIII.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversidad
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Él permaneció fuerte frente a la adversidad.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

amanecer
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Los pescadores salieron al mar antes del amanecer para aprovechar la marea de la mañana.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

cuota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La reforma de la cuota fue una demanda clave.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; espantoso; horrible
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profundidad; calidad de ser intenso o profundo
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profundidad del océano en esta área alcanza más de tres mil metros.
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

tumor
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
El médico encontró un tumor benigno durante el examen médico.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmante
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
La tasa de desempleo entre los jóvenes es alarmante.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

disolver
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
El azúcar se disolverá rápidamente en té caliente.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

encontrar / enfrentarse a
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Durante la caminata, nos encontramos con un oso salvaje.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

paquete; bulto
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
El cartero entregó un paquete de cartas a nuestra casa.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

balancearse
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
El pequeño barco comenzó a balancearse en las olas.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilegiado
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Ella proviene de un entorno privilegiado con muchas oportunidades.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitación
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitación en los datos afecta las decisiones de formulación de políticas.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

monitoreo
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
El monitoreo asegura el cumplimiento de los estándares.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

felicidad
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

horizontal
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
La mesa debe estar completamente horizontal para que el vaso no se deslice.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendencia
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Ella tiene tendencia a llegar tarde a las reuniones.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

maldición
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Maldijo en voz alta cuando se dio cuenta de que había perdido su billetera.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

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

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Su incapacidad para tomar decisiones afectó su carrera.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adecuado
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
La comida fue adecuada para el pequeño grupo.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

emigrante
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
El emigrante comenzó una nueva vida en Canadá.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

exceso; sobrante
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
La comida sobrante de la fiesta fue donada al refugio local.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

empresa
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Empezar una nueva empresa es una empresa difícil.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alineación
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
El evento presentó una alineación de músicos llenos de estrellas.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconsciencia
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Después del accidente, él estuvo en estado de inconsciencia durante varias horas.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximizar
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
La empresa tiene como objetivo maximizar sus ganancias este año.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

situación posible
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
La empresa se preparó para el peor de los casos.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

gasto
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gestionar el gasto es fundamental para hacer un presupuesto.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

cráneo
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la radiografía del cráneo.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

por lo tanto; de acuerdo con; en consecuencia
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
El clima estaba malo, por lo tanto, el evento fue cancelado de acuerdo con ello.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

reforzamiento
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
El refuerzo positivo ayuda en el aprendizaje.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

felicidad
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

acusación
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
La acusación contra él fue probada falsa.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

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

Unequal

desigual; injusto;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
La distribución de la riqueza es desigual en muchos países.
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 /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

admirable
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Su dedicación a ayudar a los demás es verdaderamente admirable.
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 /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

biodegradable
Meaning
Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.
Example
Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.
Los materiales biodegradables se descomponen naturalmente sin dañar el medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

escorpión
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
El escorpión se escondió debajo de la roca durante el día.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovar
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ellos decidieron renovar la casa vieja antes de mudarse.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

clasificado
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
El informe contiene información clasificada.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

yeso, reparar
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Los trabajadores empastaron las paredes para hacerlas lisas.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

térmico
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta térmica para mantenerse caliente en invierno.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

casarse
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Ellos decidieron casarse en una pequeña ceremonia en la playa.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Las apariencias pueden ser engañosas.
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

innovar
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
La empresa debe innovar para mantenerse por delante de sus competidores.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

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

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; digno de condena
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

pimienta blanca
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Ella agregó pimienta blanca a la sopa de crema para darle un sabor suave y picante.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

representación
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Su representación del equipo fue impecable.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privado; de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Ella habló con él en privado sobre el asunto.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

fuente
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
La fuente en el parque atrae a muchos visitantes.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

pelador
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Usa un pelador para quitar la piel de la papa.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armadura
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
El caballero llevaba una armadura pesada para protegerse en la batalla.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

compromiso; promesa; garantía;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Hizo un compromiso de donar dinero a la caridad.
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

irregular
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
Su asistencia al trabajo ha sido irregular este mes.
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

depresión
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
El terapeuta la ayudó a lidiar con la depresión a través de terapia cognitivo-conductual.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

cautivo
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
El cautivo fue mantenido en una pequeña celda durante varios meses.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

detener
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
El ruido cesó tan pronto como los niños entraron.
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 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

desolado
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
El futuro parecía desolado después de la recesión económica.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

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

terrorist

terrorista
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
El terrorista fue arrestado por la policía después del ataque.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

raro; difícil de encontrar; existente en pequeñas cantidades
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
El agua fresca se está volviendo cada vez más escasa en las regiones desérticas.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

reflexivo
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Ella dio una respuesta reflexiva a cada pregunta que se le hizo.
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 /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

espinoso; difícil
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
El espinoso problema de los recortes presupuestarios necesita una consideración cuidadosa.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

hábitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
El hábitat natural del oso polar es la región ártica.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

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

brooch

broche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Llevó un hermoso broche de plata en su chaqueta.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

lineal
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
El artista utilizó la perspectiva lineal en sus dibujos.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Ella ató su cabello con una cinta roja.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

cómico
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Sus expresiones cómicas hicieron reír a todos.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

cruelmente
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Ella habló cruelmente de su colega durante la reunión.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

aulas virtuales
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Las aulas virtuales permiten el aprendizaje remoto para los estudiantes de todo el mundo.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integración. Unificación.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
La integración de redes mejorará la comunicación global.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinador
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
El coordinador del evento gestionó todo perfectamente.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

emergente
Meaning
becoming known, developing, or starting to exist
Example
Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.
Bangladesh es una de las economías emergentes más rápidas del mundo.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

además
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Además, ofrecemos descuentos para reservas anticipadas.