Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
disinfect
desinfectar
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
B2 noun
disinfectant
desinfectante
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
B2 noun
Dismay
desconsuelo; alarma
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
B2 verb
dismiss
despedir, rechazar
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
B2 noun
dismissal
despido, rechazo
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
B2 adjective
Disobedient
desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
B2 noun
disorder
trastorno
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
B2 verb
dispatch
enviar
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
B2 verb
dispatched
enviado
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
B2 noun
disposal
eliminación
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
B2 verb
dispose
desechar
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
B2 noun/verb
dispute
disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
B2 verb/noun
disregard
desprecio
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
B2 verb
disrupt
interrumpir
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
B2 noun
disruption
disrupción
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
B2 adjective
disruptive
desestabilizador, perturbador
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
B2 verb
dissolve
disolver
Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
B2 adjective
Distinct
distinto; único; claro; reconocible
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
B2 noun
Distinction
distinción; excelencia; reconocimiento
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
B2 adjective
distinctive
distintivo
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
B2 verb
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.
B2 adjective
Distinguished
distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
B2 verb
distort
distorsionar
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
B2 verb
distract
distraer
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.