Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
clothe
vestir
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
B2 noun
Clove
clavo
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
B2 adjective
clumsy
torpe
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
B2 noun
cluster
racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
B2 noun
Co-existence
coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
B2 noun
coal
carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
B2 noun
coalition
coalición
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
B2 adjective
coarse
áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
B2 noun
coating
recubrimiento
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
B2 noun
Cobra
cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
B2 noun
cocaine
cocaína (una droga)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
B2 noun
Cock
gallo
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
B2 noun
Cockroach
cucaracha
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
B2 noun
Cod fish
bacalao
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
B2 adjective
cognitive
cognitivo
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
B2 adjective
coherent
coherente
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
B2 verb
coincide
coincidir
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
B2 noun
Coincidence
coincidencia
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
B2 verb
collaborate
colaborar
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
B2 noun
collaboration
colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
B2 noun
collage
collage
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
B2 verb
collapse
colapsar
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
B2 noun
Collar
collar
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
B2 adjective
collective
colectivo
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.