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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 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 /dʌmp/

dump

dejar caer o desechar algo descuidadamente
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Él tiró toda la basura en el bote.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingesta
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Él monitoreó su ingesta diaria de calorías para mantener una dieta saludable.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
La policía está investigando el motivo del crimen.
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

purificador de agua
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
Instalamos un purificador de agua en nuestra cocina para asegurar agua potable limpia.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

soportar / resistir
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Este edificio puede soportar terremotos fuertes.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audacia; disposición a correr riesgos
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
La audacia del montañero impresionó a todos en el campamento base.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

orientación
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
La empresa ofrece una orientación para todos los nuevos empleados.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

creador
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Él es el creador de muchas startups exitosas.
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 /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profundo
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
El discurso tuvo un impacto profundo en la audiencia.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualizar
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Ella intentó visualizar su éxito antes de la gran presentación.
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

empresa
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
Los ventures de lujo en el espacio atraen a clientes adinerados.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

intermedio
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Ella está tomando un curso de francés de nivel intermedio.
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarante o emocionalmente descontrolado
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente hilarantes.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

renacimiento
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Ha habido un renacimiento del interés en los oficios tradicionales.
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 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fomentar
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
El programa tiene como objetivo fomentar la creatividad en los jóvenes estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

partícula
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el aire cerca de la ventana.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indicador
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
La tasa de desempleo es un indicador clave de la salud económica.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Muchos trabajadores no cualificados están buscando oportunidades de formación.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
El sistema volverá a su configuración original después de la actualización.
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

integral
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
El ejercicio es una parte integral de un estilo de vida saludable.
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
Los criminales secuestraron al rico empresario.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflicto armado
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
El conflicto armado resultó en una devastación generalizada.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

esencialmente
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Los dos planes son esencialmente lo mismo.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

vicinidad; alrededores
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Hay muchas tiendas cerca de la escuela.
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 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

revivir
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Los paramédicos lograron revivir al hombre inconsciente.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproducir, procrear
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Muchos animales se reproducen rápidamente en condiciones favorables.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

desplegar o abrir
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Ella desdobló la carta cuidadosamente.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

hito
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
El restaurante espacial es un hito en la innovación.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centro
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ciudad es el centro de la red comercial del país.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provisión
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
El gobierno hizo provisión para los suministros de emergencia durante la inundación.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

apalancamiento
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
El apalancamiento amplifica tus esfuerzos y escala tu trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

numeroso; muchos; abundante
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Hay numerosos beneficios en hacer ejercicio regularmente.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

leopardo
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
El leopardo subió al árbol para descansar en la sombra.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renovar
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de viajar.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

imaginable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
Ofrecieron todo tipo de comida imaginable en el festival.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

gritar
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Ella exclamó con alegría cuando vio el regalo.
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 /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnético
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
El campo magnético de la Tierra nos protege de la radiación solar perjudicial.
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

hacer cosquillas
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
La pluma hace cosquillas cuando toca tu piel.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

vestido de lana
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Ella llevaba un vestido de lana cálido durante los meses de invierno.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boicotear
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Decidieron boicotear los productos de la empresa.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, relacionado con los polos
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Los pingüinos viven en las regiones polares de la Tierra.
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 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 draʊt

drought

sequía
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sequía afecta significativamente el crecimiento de los cultivos.
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 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

redes sociales
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Las redes sociales son importantes para el desarrollo profesional.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

las afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Construyeron una nueva fábrica en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

además
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
El trabajo es desafiante; además, requiere excelentes habilidades de comunicación.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

reclutar
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
La empresa está tratando de reclutar más ingenieros de software.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
El bebé tiene mejillas rellenas.
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

intelectuales
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
Los intelectuales protestaron contra la dominación.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

inepto; inapropiado;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Él fue declarado no apto para el servicio militar debido a su mala salud.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
La empresa redujo los precios para atraer a más clientes.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

necesitado; pobre; sin recursos
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
La caridad ayuda a las familias necesitadas durante el invierno.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

recursos vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
El agua es uno de los recursos vitales de Bangladesh.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Los arándanos y las espinacas son superalimentos ricos en vitaminas.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

notable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Ella hizo una contribución notable al proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

sencillo y cómodo; sin pretensiones; simple en apariencia; acogedor y familiar
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Ella disfrutó del ambiente hogareño del pequeño café.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

someterse
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Tuvo que someterse a cirugía para recuperarse.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

puerro
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La sopa se hizo con papas y puerros.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

placentero, agradable
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Leer un buen libro es una actividad placentera.
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

transparente
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
La empresa mantiene prácticas comerciales transparentes.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

modernización
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
La modernización de las industrias reduce la contaminación.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

desestabilizador, perturbador
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
La deforestación tiene un efecto desestabilizador sobre la fauna.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrófico, devastador
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
El cambio climático tiene consecuencias catastróficas.
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

felicidad
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 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 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Necesitamos ajustar ligeramente el diseño.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

despliegue
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
El despliegue del nuevo software se completó con éxito.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

inapropiado; inapto
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
Este vestido formal es inapropiado para una fiesta de playa casual.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

desafiar
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Los manifestantes continuaron desafiando la prohibición del gobierno sobre reuniones públicas.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

rebelarse
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
La gente se rebeló contra el gobierno corrupto.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

modo; forma
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
El computador tiene un modo de suspensión para ahorrar energía.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexualmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
La película fue considerada demasiado sexualmente explícita para los jóvenes.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

resort / último recurso
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ellos se quedaron en un resort en la playa durante sus vacaciones.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

antropología
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Decidió especializarse en antropología en la universidad.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

señales
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Las expresiones faciales proporcionan señales sobre las emociones de una persona.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

burlarse de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Los estudiantes se burlaron de su acento durante la clase.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostil; agresivo; antagonista;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
El ambiente hostil hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
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 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

por el contrario
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Él es rico, por el contrario, su hermano lucha financieramente.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotismo
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
El Día de la Victoria refleja el patriotismo de toda la nación.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Ella actuó como mentora para los nuevos empleados.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

acusación
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Ella hizo una acusación de robo contra su colega.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

ruidosamente
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Los niños jugaban ruidosamente en el patio de recreo.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
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 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

de esa manera;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Trabajó duro y de esa manera logró el éxito.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

ácido
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
El limón tiene un sabor ácido.
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

territorio
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
El rey expandió su territorio.
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

autonomía
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
La autonomía fue una demanda principal.
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

consulta; pregunta;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
Tengo una consulta sobre los nuevos cambios de política en la empresa.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

exagerar
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
No exageres con el ejercicio en tu primer día en el gimnasio.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

implementación
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La implementación adecuada de las políticas es crucial.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

públicamente; abiertamente;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
La compañía anunció públicamente su nueva política.
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

predicar
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
El pastor predicó sobre el perdón y la bondad.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

movimiento ambiental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
El movimiento ambiental se enfoca en reducir la contaminación y proteger los ecosistemas.
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 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactivo
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Se necesitan estrategias proactivas para combatir la escasez.
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

felicidad
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

desviar
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La policía desvió el tráfico hacia una carretera lateral.
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

arroz sin procesar; campo de arroz
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
Los agricultores trabajaron duro en los campos de arroz durante la temporada de cosecha.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

compensado
Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
Los trabajadores fueron compensados por sus horas extras.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
El niño se pone malhumorado cuando tiene hambre.
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

inevitable
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
Inevitablemente, el equipo enfrentó desafíos durante el proyecto.