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B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

verificar
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Por favor, verifica tu dirección de correo electrónico antes de proceder.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

solapamiento
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Las dos reuniones se solapan por una hora.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

legumbre
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Las legumbres son una excelente fuente de proteína para los vegetarianos.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

mecer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Los árboles se mecían suavemente en la brisa.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

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

capitalism

capitalismo
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
El capitalismo fomenta la innovación y la competencia.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

honorable
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Ella es conocida como una líder honorable que siempre cumple sus promesas.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

salida
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
El arte es una gran salida para las emociones.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

atroz
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
El comediante contó un chiste atroz.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

superficial
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
Su comprensión del tema era bastante superficial.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

húmedo; mojado
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
El clima húmedo hace que se sienta más calor del que realmente hace.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potencialmente
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Este proyecto es potencialmente un gran éxito.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

decencia
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
Tuvo la decencia de disculparse por su error de inmediato.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrar
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
El teléfono comenzó a vibrar sobre la mesa.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Los dos productos son comparables en calidad pero difieren en precio.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

enfermo; afectado por una enfermedad
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
El árbol enfermo tuvo que ser removido del jardín.
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

tentación
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
Él resistió la tentación de comer todo el pastel de chocolate.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

afilado; directo y claro
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Ella hizo un comentario directo sobre su comportamiento.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

cubierto de jabón; espumoso
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Los platos aún estaban jabonosos después de lavarlos.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alfabetización
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Los programas de alfabetización para adultos ayudan a las personas a aprender a leer.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accesorio; persona que ayuda a cometer un crimen
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Ella compró algunos accesorios elegantes para su nuevo teléfono.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

competitividad
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La competitividad es vital para la sostenibilidad económica.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destrucción; naufragio;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
El accidente de coche bloqueó la carretera durante horas.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

oposición
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
La oposición a la nueva ley fue fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

oferta
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La última oferta de la empresa es un coche ecológico.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

recuperar
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
El agricultor trabajó para recuperar la tierra estéril.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Las linternas brillaban suavemente en la oscuridad.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organismo
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Todo organismo necesita agua para sobrevivir.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Los fabricantes de automóviles están reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

exactitud; precisión
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
La exactitud de las mediciones es muy importante.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminar
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La ley prohíbe a los empleadores discriminar contra las mujeres.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

amplio; abundante; suficiente
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Tenemos tiempo suficiente para terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

preceder
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Una breve introducción precede cada capítulo.
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

tener cuidado
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
Cuidado con el perro cerca de la puerta.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
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 /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

exterior; de fuera; superficie externa
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
El exterior del edificio estaba pintado en colores brillantes.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

crianza de ganado
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
La crianza de ganado juega un papel crucial en la seguridad alimentaria.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

genio
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein fue reconocido como un genio por sus innovadoras contribuciones a la física.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compacto; pequeño y eficientemente diseñado
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Ella compró un coche compacto que cabe fácilmente en espacios de estacionamiento pequeños.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

energía verde
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
La energía verde reduce el daño ambiental.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

ensayo; práctica de una actuación
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
El ensayo final antes de la noche de apertura fue perfecto.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

desigualdad
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
El tema de la desigualdad es prominente a lo largo de la historia.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

estabilizar
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
El gobierno tomó medidas para estabilizar la economía.
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 /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragmento; trozo;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua enterrados en el suelo.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirar
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a estudiar en el extranjero.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

patria
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Ella regresó a su patria después de diez años en el extranjero.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolerancia
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
El líder fue criticado por su intolerancia hacia otras religiones.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
La empresa se ha vuelto altamente rentable después de implementar la nueva estrategia.
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

violar
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
Estacionar aquí viola las regulaciones de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

oportuno; puntual
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Su llegada oportuna salvó la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

leyenda; mito
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La leyenda del rey Arturo ha inspirado muchos libros.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

elaborar / detallado y complicado en diseño
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Ella le pidió que elaborara su propuesta.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguir
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Puede ser difícil distinguir entre la verdad y el rumor.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

apreciación
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Las propiedades inmobiliarias a menudo experimentan apreciación con el tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

paralelo
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Las dos carreteras corren paralelas una a la otra durante varias millas.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
El artista pintó el torso del modelo con gran detalle.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

mercancía
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
El petróleo es una valiosa mercancía en el mercado global.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Decidió estudiar arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

descortesía
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
Su descortesía hacia los invitados sorprendió a todos.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellecer
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ciudad planea embellecer el parque antiguo con árboles y luces.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuga; agujero
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Hay una fuga en la tubería de agua.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

próspero; afortunado; exitoso;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
La empresa se volvió muy próspera después de lanzar su nuevo producto.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

estimular
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
La luz solar adecuada estimula el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

cadáver
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
La policía descubrió un cadáver en la casa abandonada.
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 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

una persona que sobrevive, especialmente una persona que sigue viva después de un evento en el que otras personas han muerto
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Ella es una sobreviviente de cáncer que ahora ayuda a otros pacientes.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rechazo
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Su rechazo a la oferta sorprendió a todos.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

preferencia
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Ella tiene preferencia por la música clásica sobre la música pop.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

favorable
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

venta al por menor
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
La empresa se especializa en la venta al por menor de ropa y accesorios.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discreto
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Ella fue discreta sobre los detalles de su conversación.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

obligación
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Los padres tienen la obligación de cuidar a sus hijos.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

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

commend

alabar
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
La maestra alabó a los estudiantes por su arduo trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentario
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
El país sigue una forma de gobierno parlamentaria.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

ejercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Él ejerció toda su fuerza para levantar la caja pesada.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

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

Peninsula

península
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La península de Corea está ubicada en el este de Asia.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

asentir con la cabeza
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en señal de acuerdo con la propuesta.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objeto esférico; la tierra; un modelo esférico de la tierra
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
El maestro usó un globo para mostrar a los estudiantes las ubicaciones de diferentes países.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

reaseguro
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Ella necesitaba un reaseguro de que todo estaría bien.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

inmaduro; inmaduro emocionalmente; infantil
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
Su comportamiento inmaduro durante la reunión decepcionó a todos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigar
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
La novela de misterio intriga a cualquier lector.
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 /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

florista
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Compramos un ramo en el florista local.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

empresa arriesgada, aventura, emprender
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Su nueva aventura en el comercio electrónico fue exitosa.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

tomar de manera personal
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
No lo tomes de manera personal, no quiso molestarte.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionado
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La carretera estaba congestionada durante la hora punta.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

prohibido; vetado; ilegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido en este edificio.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

petición
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Firmaron una petición para mejorar la seguridad vial en la zona.
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 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

inspeccionar
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
El ingeniero inspeccionará el edificio por daños estructurales.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

espada
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
El caballero sacó su espada para defender el castillo.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

asteroide
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
El cinturón de asteroides se encuentra entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

etiqueta
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
La etiqueta adecuada requiere ponerse de pie cuando una dama entra en la habitación.
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 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 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

es decir; específicamente;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Tres ciudades, es decir, París, Londres y Roma, fueron visitadas.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

angustia
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Sintió una gran angustia cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horror; miedo intenso; asco
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Los sobrevivientes describieron el horror del terremoto que destruyó toda su aldea.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalización
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La globalización ha conectado economías en todo el mundo.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

alteración
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
El sastre hizo una alteración en el traje.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
El ecoturismo contribuye al desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades locales.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

deforestación
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La deforestación acelera la pérdida de biodiversidad.
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.