Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun, verb
retail
venta al por menor
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
B2 noun
retailer
minorista
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
B2 verb
retain
retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
B2 noun
retention
retención
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
B2 verb
retreat
retirarse
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
B2 verb
retrieve
recuperar
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
B2 verb
reunite
reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
B2 noun
revelation
revelación
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
B2 noun
Revenge
venganza
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
B2 noun
revenue
ingresos
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
B2 verb
reverse
invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
B2 verb
revert
volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
B2 noun
Revival
renacimiento
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
B2 verb
revive
revivir
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
B2 verb
revolt
rebelarse
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
B2 noun
revolution
revolución
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
B2 adjective
revolutionary
revolucionario
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
B2 noun
revolutions
revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
B2 noun
Rhinoceros
rinoceronte
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
B2 noun
Rib
costilla
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
B2 noun
ribbon
cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
B2 noun
Rickshaw
rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
B2 adjective
ridden
atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
B2 noun
Riddle
acertijo
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.