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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 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

enriquecer
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
La exploración espacial enriquece la comprensión humana.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

adverso; desfavorable; negativo
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Las condiciones meteorológicas adversas obligaron a cancelar el evento.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

obrero
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
El obrero trabajó duro todo el día en el sitio de construcción.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

asesor
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
El comité sirve en una capacidad asesora para la junta directiva.
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

cúrcuma
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
Agrega cúrcuma al curry para dar color y sabor.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forjar, falsificar
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
El herrero forjó una espada fuerte con el hierro.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporal
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Él sufrió daño corporal en el accidente.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efectividad
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
La efectividad de la nueva política todavía se está evaluando.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertical
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
El rascacielos tiene un diseño perfectamente vertical.
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 /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

rotación; giro; rotación del eje
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
La rotación de la Tierra tarda 24 horas en completarse.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

bodega
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Ellos visitaron una famosa bodega en Francia.
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

tumba
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
La familia visitaba la tumba de su querido abuelo cada domingo.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

archivo
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
La biblioteca decidió archivar todos los antiguos manuscritos.
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 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

bandada
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Los turistas se aglomeraron en la playa durante el verano.
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

campo, escenario
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
El partido de baloncesto se celebrará en la nueva arena en el centro de la ciudad.
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

ventilar / agujero por donde pasa aire o gas
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
Ella desahogó su frustración después de la larga reunión.
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 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 /fɪɡ/

Fig

higo
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
El árbol de higo en nuestro jardín produce frutas deliciosas cada verano.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

supervivencia
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La supervivencia en la naturaleza puede ser una experiencia desafiante.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuero
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Él compró una chaqueta de cuero en la tienda.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

caritativo; generoso; bondadoso
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Ella es conocida por su trabajo caritativo en la comunidad.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

desenfocar
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Las lágrimas borraron su visión.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

dual
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Ella tiene doble ciudadanía de ambos países.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

directorio
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Necesito encontrar un fontanero en el directorio telefónico.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirata
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
El barco pirata fue visto cerca de la costa.
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

entrenamiento cerebral
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
El entrenamiento cerebral regular puede mejorar la retención de la memoria.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aireado
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
El nuevo apartamento es brillante y aireado.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

tortura
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Fue sometido a tortura durante el interrogatorio.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

maduro; maduro para comer
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Los plátanos están maduros y listos para comer.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

medieval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
El castillo es un famoso monumento medieval.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

desagradable; no deseado; indeseado
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Las malas noticias arruinaron sus planes de vacaciones.
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 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

como un niño; inocente y confiado; puro y simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Ella mantuvo una asombro infantil por el mundo a su alrededor.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

axila
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
Se aplicó desodorante en su axila.
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 verb /smæʃ/

smash

romper
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Ella rompió el vaso en frustración.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psiquiátrico
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
El hospital psiquiátrico ofrece atención a quienes tienen condiciones graves.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitario
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
La organización brinda ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas de desastres.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

erigir
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Los trabajadores estaban erigiendo un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

alimentos procesados
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
El consumo excesivo de alimentos procesados conduce a problemas de salud.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

desodorante
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Ella se aplicó desodorante antes de ir al gimnasio para mantenerse fresca durante el entrenamiento.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

étnico
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
El festival celebró las diversas comunidades étnicas de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

huir
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
Los aldeanos tuvieron que huir durante la inundación.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

sabio; informado; educado
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Ella es muy sabia sobre la historia antigua.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

lombriz
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
El jardinero estaba feliz de encontrar muchas lombrices en el suelo.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

pasa
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para más dulzura.
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 /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objeto permanente, material instalado
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
El accesorio del baño fue instalado ayer.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
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 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

empoderar
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
La educación puede empoderar a las personas para mejorar sus vidas.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mitológico
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Los dragones son criaturas míticas que aparecen en muchas culturas.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

flujo de trabajo, secuencia de procesos
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Un flujo de trabajo bien estructurado mejora la productividad.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

reconocer
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Ella reconoció su error y se disculpó.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

racional; sensato; lógico
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Ella tomó una decisión racional basada en los hechos disponibles.
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

dedicación
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
Su dedicación sentó las bases de la ciencia india.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendente
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
El río siguió un curso descendente hacia el valle.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

exploración espacial
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
La exploración espacial ha ampliado nuestro conocimiento del universo.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétalo
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Cada pétalo de la margarita era blanco con un centro amarillo.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominar
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
La compañía domina el mercado de teléfonos inteligentes.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legítimo; válido; genuino; razonable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Él tiene una razón legítima para llegar tarde.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discreción
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Ella manejó la situación con gran discreción.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

rancio; viejo; sin frescura
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
El pan se volvió rancio después de estar fuera durante tres días.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible o probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Su excusa parecía plausible, pero tenía mis dudas.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidental
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
El fuego fue causado por una chispa accidental.
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 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honrado
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Se sintió muy honrada de recibir el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

notable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora notable en su desempeño.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

caos; desorden total; confusión
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
El terremoto causó caos en la ciudad cuando los edificios colapsaron y la gente entró en pánico.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

novedad
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La novedad de la invención atrajo a los inversores.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

transacción
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Cada transacción en línea se registra con fines de seguridad.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

asistencia
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La asistencia en la manifestación fue impresionante, con miles de personas presentes.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extremadamente divertido
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
El comediante contó una historia extremadamente divertida que hizo reír a todos.
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 /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
La activación del sistema tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truco, hazaña, obstaculizar el crecimiento
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
El actor realizó un stunt peligroso en la película.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manual
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Este es un proceso manual que requiere atención cuidadosa.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

encía; sustancia viscosa
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
El dentista revisó su encía en busca de signos de enfermedad.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

un pasador metálico con una hélice; fijar o apretar algo con un tornillo
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Él atornilló la estantería a la pared firmemente.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

alcanzable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Comienza con pasos alcanzables para mantenerte motivado.
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 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 /nʌn/

Nun

monja
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La monja enseñó en la escuela católica local.
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 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

gratitud
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
La gratitud hacia los mártires es un deber moral.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infligir
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tormenta infligió un daño considerable a la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

jarra, cántaro
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
La jarra de agua sobre la mesa estaba llena de limonada bien fría.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

autosuficiente
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
La granja es completamente autosuficiente en la producción de verduras.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

abuso; maltrato;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
El abuso de poder llevó a su renuncia.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuidad
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Mantener la continuidad en el liderazgo es esencial para la estabilidad organizacional.
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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
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 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuficiente
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Su explicación carecía de claridad.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalizar
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
El tratado fue finalizado después de las discusiones.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

deshidratación
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La deshidratación puede causar fatiga y confusión.
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

delito
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
El delito fue cometido a plena luz del día.
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

alcoholismo
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
Su alcoholismo afectó tanto su salud como su vida familiar.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

grueso / robusto
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
El hombre grueso levantó la caja pesada con facilidad.
B2 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 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

escultura; arte de hacer objetos tallados
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
El museo exhibe una escultura griega antigua.
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

esencia
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
La esencia de una buena enseñanza es la capacidad de inspirar a los estudiantes.