Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
improbable
improbable
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
C1 adjective
impromptu
imprevisto
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
B2 adjective
Improper
impropio; incorrecto; inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
C2 noun
impropriety
improiedad
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
A2 verb
improve
mejorar
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
B1 adjective
improved
mejorado
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
B1 noun
improvement
mejora
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
B1 noun
improvements
mejoras
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
C2 noun
improvidence
imprudencia
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
C2 adjective
improvident
imprudente
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
C1 verb
improvise
improvisar
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C2 noun
Imprudence
imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
C2 adjective
imprudent
imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
C2 noun
impudence
desvergüenza
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
C1 adjective
impudent
descarado, insolente
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
C2 verb
impugn
disputar la verdad, validez o honestidad de una declaración o motivo
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
C2 noun
impuissance
impotencia, incapacidad
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
B2 noun
Impulse
impulso; deseo súbito
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
C2 noun
impulsion
impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
C1 adjective
impulsive
impulsivo, de impulso
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
C1 noun
impulsivity
impulsividad
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
C2 noun
impunity
impunidad
Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C1 adjective
Impure
impuro
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
C1 noun
impurity
impureza
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.