Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Suspicion
sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
B2 adjective
Suspicious
sospechoso; dudoso
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
B2 verb
sustain
mantener
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
B2 noun
sustainability
sostenibilidad
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
B2 adjective
sustainable
sostenible
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
C1 noun
sustainable agriculture
agricultura sostenible
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
C1 noun
sustainable and collaborative approach
enfoque sostenible y colaborativo
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
B2 noun
Sustainable Development
desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
C1 noun
sustainable practices
prácticas sostenibles
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
C1 noun
sustainable technology
tecnología sostenible
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
B2 verb
sustained
sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
C1 noun
Sustenance
sustento o alimento
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
C1 noun/verb
suture
sutura
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
C2 adjective
svelte
esbelto
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
C1 verb/noun
swagger
presunción
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
B2 noun
Swallow
golondrina
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
B2 noun/verb
swamp
pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
B1 noun
Swan
cisne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
B2 noun/verb
swarm
enjambre
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
C2 adjective
swarthy
moreno
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
C2 verb
swathe
envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
B2 verb
sway
mecer
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
B2 verb
swear
jurar; maldecir; prometer solemnemente
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
B2 noun
swear-word
palabra grosera
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.