Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
shocking
sorprendente
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
B2 noun
shooting
rodaje
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
B2 adjective
Short-sighted
miopía; visión a corto plazo
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
B2 adjective
Short-tempered
irritable; fácilmente enfadado
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
B2 noun
Shortage
escasez
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
B2 noun
Shortcoming
deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
B2 noun
shortcomings
deficiencias
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
B2 verb
shorten
acortar
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
B2 verb
shove
empujar
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
B2 noun
Shovel
pala
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
B2 noun
showcase
vitrina, exhibir algo de manera atractiva o favorable
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
B2 verb
shriek
gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
B2 verb
shrink
encoger
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
B2 verb
shrug
encogerse de hombros
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
B2 verb
shuffle
caminar arrastrando los pies / mezclar
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 noun
shuttle
vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
B2 noun
sibling
hermano/a
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
B2 noun
Siblings
hermanos
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
B2 adjective
Sickly
débil; enfermizo; pálido
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
B2 noun
sideline
actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
B2 noun
siege
asedio
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
B2 noun
Sieze
asedio
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
B2 verb
sigh
suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
B2 noun
signals
señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.