Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun/verb
banter
burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
C1 adjective/verb
bantering
burlarse
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
A2 noun, verb
bar
bar, bloquear
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
C1 noun
barb
pua, comentario hiriente
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
C2 noun
Barbar
barbero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
C1 noun
Barbarian
bárbaro; salvaje;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
C2 noun
Barbarism
bárbaro
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
C2 adjective
Barbarous
bárbaro; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
C2 noun
barcarole
barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
C2 noun
bard
poeta
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
B2 adjective
Bare
desnudo; descubierto; vacío; mínimo
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
C2 adjective
barefaced
descarado
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
B1 adverb
Barely
apenas; solo justo; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
C1 noun
bareness
desnudez
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
B1 verb
bargain
regatear
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
C1 noun
baritone
voz masculina grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
B2 verb
bark
ladrar
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
B2 noun
Barley
cebada
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
B1 noun
barn
granero
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
C2 noun
Barnacle
percebe
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
C2 noun
barograph
instrumento que registra cambios en la presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
C1 noun
barometer
barómetro de presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
C1 adjective
baroque
estilo barroco
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
C1 noun
barrage
barrida o ataque rápido
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.