Vocabulary Cards B2
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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.
B2 noun
Tolerance
tolerancia
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
B2 adjective
tolerant
tolerante
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
B2 verb
tolerate
tolerar
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
B2 noun
toll
peaje / daño
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
B2 noun
Tongs
tenazas
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
B2 noun
tonic
tónico
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
B2 noun
Torment
tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
B2 noun
tornado
tornado
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
B2 noun
torso
torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
B2 noun
torture
tortura
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
B2 noun
touchdown
toque de tierra
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
B2 adjective
Touching
conmovedor; emotivo
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.