Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 adjective
Obedient
obediente
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
B1 noun
objective
objetivo
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
B1 verb
observe
observar
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
B1 noun
Obstacle
obstáculo
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
B1 noun
obstacles
obstáculos
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
B1 noun
Occasion
ocasión; evento especial
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
B1 adjective
Occasional
ocasional
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
B1 adverb
Occasionally
ocasionalmente; de vez en cuando;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
B1 noun
Occupation
ocupación; profesión; toma de control
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
B1 verb
occur
ocurrir
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
B1 verb
occurs
sucede
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
B1 noun
officer
oficial
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
B1 adjective
official
oficial
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
B1 adjective
old-fashioned
anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
B1 noun
Olive
aceituna
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
B1 verb
operate
operar
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
B1 verb
operating
operando
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
B1 noun
operation
operación
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
B1 noun
Opinion
opinión
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
B1 noun
opportunities
oportunidades
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
B1 noun
opportunity
oportunidad
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
B1 noun
Option
opción
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
B1 noun
organization
organización
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
B1 noun
organizations
organizaciones
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.