Vocabulary Cards B1
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B1 verb
broadcast
transmitir
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
B1 noun
brochure
folleto
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
B1 verb
browse
navegar
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
B1 noun
bubble
burbuja
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
B1 noun
Bug
bicho
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
B1 noun
builder
constructor
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
B1 noun
bulb
bombilla
Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
B1 noun
bull
toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
B1 noun, verb
bully
matón / acosador
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
B1 verb
bump
golpe
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
B1 noun
Bun
panecillo
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
B1 noun
Bunch
ramo; racimo; manojo
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
B1 noun
burning
quemadura
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
B1 verb
burst
estallar
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
B1 verb
bury
enterrar
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
B1 noun
bush
arbusto
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
B1 noun
Butcher
carnicero
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
B1 noun
buyer
comprador
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
B1 noun, verb
buzz
zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
B1 noun
cabin
cabaña
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
B1 noun
cable
cable
Meaning
A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.
Example
The cable connects countries across continents.
B1 verb
calculate
calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
B1 noun
Calculation
cálculo
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
B1 adverb
Calmly
tranquilamente
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.