Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
acidic
ácido
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
B2 verb
acknowledge
reconocer
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
B2 noun
acknowledgement
reconocimiento
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
B2 noun
acknowledgment
reconocimiento
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
B2 noun
acne
acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
B2 adjective
acoustic
acústico
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
B2 verb
acquaint
familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
B2 verb
acquire
adquirir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
B2 noun
Acquisition
adquisición, compra, adquisición de activos
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
B2 noun
acre
acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 verb
activate
activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
B2 noun
activation
activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
B2 noun
Active recall
recuerdo activo
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
B2 adverb
actively
activamente
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
B2 noun
activism
activismo
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
B2 noun
activist
activista
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
B2 adjective
acute
agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
B2 noun
adaptability
adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
B2 noun
adaptation
adaptación
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
B2 adjective + noun
adaptive features
características adaptativas
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
B2 noun, verb
addict
adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
B2 adjective
addicted
adicto
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
B2 noun
addiction
adicción
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
B2 adverb
additionally
además
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.