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B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

aspirante; posible;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
El actor aspirante practicaba sus líneas todos los días.
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 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

de mala gana
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
Ella aceptó asistir a la reunión de mala gana.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

débil; enfermizo; pálido
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
El niño enfermizo necesitaba atención y cuidados especiales.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

resolver
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
El gerente resuelve el conflicto entre los empleados.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

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

distinctive

distintivo
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
El restaurante es conocido por sus sabores distintivos.
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

callejón
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
Caminaban por un callejón oscuro para llegar a la calle principal.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

menor / insignificante
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Afortunadamente, el accidente causó solo lesiones menores.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

malhumorado; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Estaba malhumorado toda la mañana porque no durmió bien.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

prisa; apresuramiento
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Hubo una prisa por comprar boletos para el concierto.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

furioso; violento; enfurecido;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió el error.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

violación
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La ley castiga estrictamente a aquellos que cometen violación.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

escarlata
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Las rosas escarlatas en el jardín se veían magníficas a la luz de la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumor; chisme; noticia
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Hay un rumor de que la empresa cerrará el próximo mes.
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 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 /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

afectuosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Ella abrazó a su abuela afectuosamente.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

legislación
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
El gobierno aprobó nueva legislación para proteger el medio ambiente.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montar
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Planean montar una cámara en la pared.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

probabilidad
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
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 /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

rival; competidor;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Las dos empresas han sido rivales comerciales durante décadas.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notificaciones
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Apaga las notificaciones para mantenerte enfocado.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

atesorar
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Ella atesora los recuerdos de su casa de la infancia.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

cuchilla
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La hoja del cuchillo necesita ser afilada.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

vomitar
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
El paciente comenzó a vomitar después de tomar el medicamento.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

mercader
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
El mercader vendió especias de tierras lejanas.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

burlarse
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Los niños a menudo se burlan de sus hermanos pequeños juguetonamente.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

diverso
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Las industrias diversas mejoran la resiliencia económica.
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

mariscal de campo
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

juguetón, travieso
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
El perrito era muy juguetón, corriendo por el jardín.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

vertedero
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo vertedero para gestionar su creciente problema de residuos.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

perezosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Él estiró perezosamente los brazos y bostezó por la mañana.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Sellar las grietas en las paredes puede evitar que las plagas entren.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

jerarquía
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La jerarquía corporativa determina quién toma la decisión final.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

grosor
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
El grosor del libro lo hacía difícil de llevar.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

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

Aesthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un buen diseño estético mejora el atractivo del producto.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

paz global
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
La paz global requiere esfuerzos colectivos.
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 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

abrochar
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Por favor, abroche su cinturón antes de que despegue el avión.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

sección; porción; segmento
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
La naranja se dividió en ocho segmentos.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquivar
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
El boxeador logró esquivar el golpe de su oponente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

socavar
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
La crítica constante puede socavar la confianza de un niño.
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 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

ramo de flores
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
La novia llevó un hermoso ramo de rosas blancas por el pasillo.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

productividad
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
El riego mejorado aumenta la productividad.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

puntualmente
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Ella siempre llega puntualmente a las reuniones.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cobre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
El cobre es un buen conductor de electricidad.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finanzas empresariales
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Una buena financiación empresarial mejora la rentabilidad.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drenaje
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
El mal drenaje causó inundaciones en el vecindario.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lugar de descanso
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
El lugar de descanso de los mártires está cerca del río.
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 ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triunfo
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
La novela es considerada una de las mayores triunfos de Dickens.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

felicidad
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoístamente
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Él tomó todas las galletas egoístamente.
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 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

oxidado; fuera de práctica; afectado por la falta de práctica reciente
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Mis habilidades en el piano están oxidadas después de no tocar durante años.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

persecución, búsqueda
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Dedicó su vida a la búsqueda de la felicidad.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

espina
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Cuidado con las espinas en el arbusto de rosa.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

nombrado
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
Los funcionarios nombrados tienen responsabilidades importantes.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

especialidad
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Su especialidad es la cocina italiana.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérico
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
El informe proporciona datos numéricos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

sistemático
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
La empresa adoptó un enfoque sistemático para resolver el problema.
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 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

ininterrumpido
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
Ella durmió ininterrumpidamente durante ocho horas.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

toque de tierra
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
El avión realizó un toque de tierra suave.
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 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

mulo
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
El agricultor usó un mulo para llevar cargas pesadas.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

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

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
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 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

coquetear
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Ella a menudo coquetea con sus compañeros de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

riñón
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Beber suficiente agua ayuda a mantener los riñones saludables.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusión
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La política llevó a la exclusión de ciertos grupos.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
La empresa fue investigada por fraude con tarjeta de crédito y lavado de dinero.
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

agravar
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
Rascar la erupción solo agravará la condición.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

desactualizado
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Este software de computadora está completamente desactualizado.
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 /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

débito; deuda; cargo
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
El banco mostró un débito de cincuenta dólares de mi cuenta corriente.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

resolver, detener
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
El entrenador enseñó a los jugadores cómo tacklear correctamente.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

inteligencia; astucia; apariencia ordenada y moderna
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Su inteligencia al resolver problemas impresionó a todos.
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

hedor; mal olor
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
La basura creó un terrible hedor en la cocina.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

embarrado
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Los niños regresaron con zapatos embarrados después de jugar afuera.
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 ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstrucción
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
El proyecto de reconstrucción tomó años.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

resistir
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Él no pudo resistir la tentación.
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 /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquesa
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Ella llevaba un collar con una hermosa piedra turquesa.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

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

resemble

parecerse a
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Ella se parece a su madre tanto en su apariencia como en sus gestos.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

pecho
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
El bebé se quedó dormido en el pecho de su madre.
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 verb /stɑːv/

starve

morir de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Él fue dejado para morir de hambre en el desierto.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

precisión
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Se utilizan instrumentos de alta precisión en cirugía.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

implicar
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Su tono parecía implicar que estaba molesta.
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/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republicano
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
El candidato republicano ganó las elecciones.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

complexión
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Su tez clara brillaba hermosamente bajo la luz del sol de la mañana.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

apetito
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La comida chatarra aumenta el apetito de manera antinatural.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

cuarentena
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Los viajeros fueron colocados en cuarentena durante dos semanas.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

escarabajo
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
El escarabajo negro corrió por el camino del jardín.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Escuchar música blues siempre lo calma.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

implicar
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
El trabajo implicará mucho viaje por el país.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

reportero
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
El reportero extranjero informó en vivo desde París.