Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
thought-provoking
provocador de pensamientos
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
B2 adjective
thoughtful
reflexivo
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
B2 noun
thread
hilo
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
B2 noun
Threat
amenaza
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
B2 adjective
Threatening
amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
B2 noun
threats
amenazas
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
B2 noun
threshold
umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
B2 verb
thrive
prosperar
Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
B2 noun
thyme
tomillo
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
B2 verb
Tickle
hacer cosquillas
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
B2 noun
Tide
marea
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
B2 verb
Tighten
apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
B2 adverb
Tightly
fuertemente; firmemente
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
B2 noun
Tilapia fish
pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
B2 noun
timber
madera
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
B2 noun
time blocking
bloqueo de tiempo
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
B2 adjective
timeless
atemporal
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
B2 adjective
Timely
oportuno; puntual
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
B2 adjective
Timid
tímido; apocado
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
B2 adjective
tireless
incansable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
B2 adjective
Tiresome
cansado; tedioso
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
B2 verb
Toil
trabajar arduamente
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
B2 noun
token
símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
B2 adjective
Tolerable
tolerable; aceptable, aunque no ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.