Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
Unreliable
no confiable; no se puede confiar ni depender de él
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
B2 adjective
unresolved
no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
B2 noun
Unrest
inquietud; disturbio; agitación social
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
B2 adjective
Unripe
inmaduro
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
B2 adjective
Unseen
invisible; no visto ni notado anteriormente
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
B2 adjective
Unskilled
no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
B2 adjective
Unstable
inestable
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
B2 adjective
unsteady
inestable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
B2 adjective
Unsuitable
inapropiado; inapto
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
B2 adjective
Unthinkable
inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
B2 verb
untie
desatar
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
B2 verb
unveil
desvelar
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
B2 adjective
Unwelcome
desagradable; no deseado; indeseado
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
B2 adjective
Unwilling
reacio; reticente;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
B2 adverb
unwillingly
de mala gana
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
B2 adjective
unwise
imprudente
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
B2 adjective
Unworthy
indigno; no merecedor
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
B2 noun
up-keep
mantenimiento
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
B2 adjective
Uphill
difícil; que requiere gran esfuerzo; inclinado hacia arriba
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
B2 verb
uphold
mantener
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
B2 adjective
Upright
honesto y moralmente correcto; vertical o erecto en posición
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
B2 noun
urbanization
urbanización
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
B2 verb
urge
instar
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
B2 noun
Urgency
urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.