Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun, verb
book
libro / hacer una reserva
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
C1 noun
Book binder
encuadernador de libros
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
B1 noun
Book seller
librero
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
A2 noun
booking
reserva
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
C1 adjective
Bookish
estudioso; académico
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
A2 noun
bookshop
librería
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
A2 noun
bookstore
librería
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
B2 verb
boom
retumbar
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
C1 noun
boon
bendición
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
C2 noun
Boor
persona ruda; persona grosera
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
C2 adjective
boorish
grosero
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
B2 verb
boost
aumentar
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
A2 noun
Boot
bota
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
C2 noun
Boot-lace
cordón de bota
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
B2 noun
booth
cabina
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
C2 adjective
bootless
inútil
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
C1 verb/noun
bootstrap
empezar un negocio utilizando recursos personales sin financiación externa
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
C1 noun
bootstrapping
autofinanciamiento
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
C1 noun, verb
booze
alcohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
C1 adjective
boozy
alcohólico
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
B1 noun
Border
frontera
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
B1 verb/noun
bore
aburrir
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
A1 adjective
bored
aburrido
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
A1 adjective
boring
aburrido
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.