Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
constrain
limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
B2 noun
constraint
restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
B2 verb
construct
construir
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
B2 noun
consultation
consulta
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
B2 noun
Consumption
consumo
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
B2 verb
contaminate
contaminar
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B2 noun
contamination
contaminación
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
B2 verb
contemplate
contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B2 adjective
contemporary
contemporáneo, moderno
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
B2 noun
contempt
desprecio, desdén
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
B2 verb
contend
competir, afirmar
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
B2 adjective
contented
satisfecho
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
B2 verb, noun
contest
competir, desafiar
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
B2 adjective
contextual
contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
B2 adverb
Continually
continuamente; repetidamente
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
B2 noun
continuation
continuidad
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
B2 noun
continuity
continuidad
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
B2 adverb
Continuously
continuamente; de manera continua; sin interrupción
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
B2 noun
contraction
contracción
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
B2 noun
contractor
contratista
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
B2 verb
contradict
contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
B2 noun
Contradiction
contradicción; inconsistencia
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
B2 adjective
contradictory
contradictorio
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
B2 adjective
Contrary
contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.