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B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

no escuchado; desconocido
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Sus quejas pasaron desapercibidas por la gerencia.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

profesional
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Ella es una profesional médica capacitada.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

cadena de bloques
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La tecnología de la cadena de bloques garantiza la transparencia en las transacciones financieras.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectamente
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
La política afectó indirectamente a las pequeñas empresas.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatorio
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
El uso del cinturón de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

configuración
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
La configuración del sistema debe ajustarse para un mejor rendimiento.
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 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

ingresos fijos
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Las inversiones de ingreso fijo proporcionan rendimientos confiables.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostil al orden social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su comportamiento antisocial hizo que fuera difícil hacer amigos.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Tomamos un rickshaw para llegar al mercado concurrido.
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

criar, reproducir
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
Ellos crían caballos en su granja.
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 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excesivo
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
El crecimiento excesivo de la población conduce a la agotamiento de los recursos.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

alcanzado
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
La región alcanzó un progreso notable.
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 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

inconscientemente
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Ella inconscientemente movía el pie al ritmo de la música.
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

de antemano; con anticipación; antes
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
Preparamos todo de antemano.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
El área fue evacuada para proteger a los civiles.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimista
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Ella está optimista acerca del éxito de su nuevo proyecto.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

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

divorce

divorcio
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Después de años de conflicto, decidieron divorciarse.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
Era inimaginable que tal tragedia pudiera ocurrir en nuestra tranquila ciudad.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

retumbar
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
El trueno retumbó a través del cielo.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetación
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
El bosque estaba denso con una gran variedad de vegetación.
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 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

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

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

vocal
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
Ella estaba muy vocal sobre su insatisfacción.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulación
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulación mediática influye en la opinión pública.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

el segundo
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre el té y el café, prefiero el segundo.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apóstrofe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Necesitas un apóstrofe en la palabra 'children’s'.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

enmiendas
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Las enmiendas reflejan las necesidades públicas en evolución.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

colchón
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Compramos un colchón nuevo para nuestra habitación.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

indeciso; incierto
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Ella estaba indecisa sobre qué universidad asistir.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

monumento
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Un monumento debe honrar sus contribuciones.
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 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

señal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
El actor esperó su señal antes de entrar al escenario.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurdo, irracional
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

acelerar
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
El conductor aceleró para adelantar al camión.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

metodología
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
La investigación se realizó utilizando una nueva metodología.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

facial
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
Ella reservó un facial en el spa.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

meter
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Ella metió la manta alrededor del bebé para mantenerlo caliente.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

tribu
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
La tribu vivió en armonía con la naturaleza.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flauta
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Él tocó una dulce melodía en su flauta.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palestino
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
El pueblo palestino tiene una rica herencia cultural.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
La urgencia de la situación requirió atención médica inmediata.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

desvío
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Tuvimos que tomar un desvío porque la carretera principal estaba cerrada.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagonista
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay es uno de los protagonistas de la historia.
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

delito; infracción; agravio
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
El robo es un delito grave castigado por la ley.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

por separado
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Decidieron viajar por separado a la conferencia.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

atributo
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
Una característica importante de la madera es su flexibilidad.
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

vínculo; bono
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
El fuerte vínculo entre la madre y el niño era evidente.
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 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

humilde
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
A pesar de su exito, se mantuvo humilde y amable.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

desgracia
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Sufrió la desgracia de perder su trabajo durante la recesión.
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 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 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserable, lamentable, muy pequeño
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
El rendimiento del equipo fue miserable en comparación con el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

ansiosamente; con gran deseo
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Los niños esperaban ansiosamente que comenzara las vacaciones.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

tolerable; aceptable, aunque no ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
El calor era apenas tolerable en la tarde.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

experiencia
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Su experiencia en diseño gráfico es ampliamente reconocida.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

vida / duración de la vida
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Ella logró más en su vida que la mayoría de las personas sueñan con lograr.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

solo
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Ella solo estaba tratando de ayudar.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

asalto
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Fue acusado de asalto después de la pelea.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

punto de vista
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Desde su punto de vista, la situación era desesperada.
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 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

victorioso
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
El equipo victorioso celebró su victoria del campeonato con gran alegría.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

legalmente
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Él es legalmente responsable por sus acciones.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

feroz; agresivo; mostrando gran sentimiento o determinación
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tormenta feroz destruyó muchas casas en el pueblo.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nombrar
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
El consejo nombrará a un nuevo director.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
El antiguo acertijo desconcertó a todos los eruditos durante años.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

colgante
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Ella guardaba la foto de su abuela en el colgante.
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 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

caminar arrastrando los pies / mezclar
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Él barajó las cartas antes de repartirlas.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonia
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
India fue una vez una colonia británica.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

colectivo
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
El Día de la Victoria representa nuestro orgullo colectivo.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

impactante
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Su belleza impactante atrajo la atención de todos.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

entierro
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
La ceremonia del entierro tuvo lugar por la tarde.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

apropiado
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
Ese vestido le queda muy bien.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

aplausos
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
El actor recibió un fuerte aplauso después de su actuación.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

pagar en exceso
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había pagado de más por las entradas del concierto.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

realidad virtual
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
La realidad virtual (VR) se usa ampliamente en juegos y simulaciones de entrenamiento.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormona
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
La insulina es una hormona que controla los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
El significado contextual cambia según el uso.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

malévolo; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
El perro maligno atacó a cualquiera que se acercara a su territorio.
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

formación
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
La formación de la nueva empresa tomó varios meses.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infinito
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
El universo a menudo se describe como infinito.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

roble
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
El viejo roble dio sombra a todo el jardín.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

foco
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
El cantante se mostró orgulloso bajo el foco.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgia
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Escuchar canciones antiguas me llena de nostalgia.
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/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

capitalista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
El capitalista cree en la libertad del mercado.
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

ascendencia
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
Él está orgulloso de su ascendencia real.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

devastador
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
El terremoto tuvo un efecto devastador en la ciudad.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

joyero
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
El joyero fabricó un hermoso anillo de oro.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fascinar
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La actuación del mago fascinó al público.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

engaño
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
El engaño del mago sorprendió a la audiencia con trucos aparentemente imposibles.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Las herramientas digitales crean experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archivos
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Ella visitó los archivos nacionales para investigar la historia de su familia.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Por favor, familiarícese con las pautas de seguridad antes de operar la máquina.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

cuna
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en su cuna.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

croqueta
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Ella sirvió deliciosas croquetas de pollo para la cena.