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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Ciencias

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre ciencias, como "biochemistry", "biological", "bacteria", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
biochemistry
biochemistry
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms

bioquímica

bioquímica

Ex: Biochemistry helps explain how nutrients are metabolized in the body. 

La bioquímica ayuda a explicar cómo se metabolizan los nutrientes en el cuerpo.

biological
biological
[Adjetivo]

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

biológico

biológico

Ex: The biological classification system categorizes organisms into various groups based on their characteristics. 
artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial

artificial

Ex: The plastic flowers in the vase looked remarkably real despite being artificial. 

Las flores de plástico en el jarrón parecían notablemente reales a pesar de ser artificiales.

bacteria
bacteria
[Sustantivo]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

bacteria

bacteria

Ex: Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion. 

El yogur contiene bacterias beneficiosas que ayudan en la digestión.

being
being
[Sustantivo]

a living thing, such as a tree, human, animal, etc.

ser

ser

Ex: All beings, regardless of size, have an impact on their surroundings. 

Todos los seres, independientemente de su tamaño, tienen un impacto en su entorno.

cycle
cycle
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a series of transformations and events that happen in an animal or plant's lifetime

ciclo

ciclo

Ex: The cell cycle is the process by which cells grow and divide. 

El ciclo celular es el proceso por el cual las células crecen y se dividen.

DNA
DNA
[Sustantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

ADN

ADN

Ex: DNA carries the information that determines traits like eye color and height. 

El ADN lleva la información que determina rasgos como el color de ojos y la altura.

genetics
genetics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of biology that deals with how individual features and different characteristics are passed through genes

genética

genética

Ex: The field of genetics continues to evolve with new technologies and discoveries. 

El campo de la genética continúa evolucionando con nuevas tecnologías y descubrimientos.

to evolve
to evolve
[Verbo]

(biology) to change gradually and over generations into forms that are better adapted to the environment and fitter to survive

evolucionar, transformarse

evolucionar, transformarse

Ex: Bacteria exposed to antibiotics have evolved through genetic mutations. 

Las bacterias expuestas a los antibióticos han evolucionado a través de mutaciones genéticas.

compound
compound
[Sustantivo]

(chemistry) a substance that its molecules consist of two or more elements that are held together by a chemical bond

compuesto

compuesto

Ex: The chemical bond in a compound holds the atoms together tightly. 

El enlace químico en un compuesto mantiene los átomos unidos firmemente.

element
element
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is composed of only one type of atom, typically characterized by specific physical and chemical properties

elemento

elemento

Ex: The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic numbers and properties. 

La tabla periódica organiza los elementos según sus números atómicos y propiedades.

matter
matter
[Sustantivo]

a physical substance that occupies space and exists in every material in the universe

materia

materia

Ex: In the universe, matter exists in various forms, including stars and planets. 

En el universo, la materia existe en varias formas, incluyendo estrellas y planetas.

mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

mineral

mineral

Ex: The geologist discovered a new mineral deposit in the mountain range. 

El geólogo descubrió un nuevo yacimiento mineral en la cordillera.

molecule
molecule
[Sustantivo]

the smallest structure of a substance consisting of a group of atoms

molécula

molécula

Ex: Some molecules are simple, like oxygen, which is made of two oxygen atoms. 

Algunas moléculas son simples, como el oxígeno, que está formado por dos átomos de oxígeno.

solution
solution
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of different liquids

disolución, solución

disolución, solución

Ex: Chemists often study solutions to understand how different substances interact. 

Los químicos a menudo estudian las soluciones para entender cómo interactúan las diferentes sustancias.

boiling point
boiling point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which a liquid starts boiling

punto de ebullición

punto de ebullición

Ex: Scientists study the boiling points of various substances to understand their properties. 

Los científicos estudian los puntos de ebullición de varias sustancias para entender sus propiedades.

freezing point
freezing point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which liquid becomes solid

punto de congelación

punto de congelación

Ex: The freezing point of mercury is significantly lower than that of water. 

El punto de congelación del mercurio es significativamente más bajo que el del agua.

radiation
radiation
[Sustantivo]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiación

radiación

Ex: Ultraviolet radiation can damage the skin. 

La radiación ultravioleta puede dañar la piel.

to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to help something progress or succeed

avanzar

avanzar

Ex: The athlete followed a rigorous training regimen to advance their skills. 

El atleta siguió un régimen de entrenamiento riguroso para avanzar sus habilidades.

to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

absorber

absorber

Ex: The paper towel absorbed the grease from the pizza. 

La toalla de papel absorbió la grasa de la pizza.

to activate

(physics) to make a substance radioactive

activar

activar

Ex: Activating materials can help in studying their properties in a radioactive state. 
to generate

to produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.

generar, producir

generar, producir

Ex: The nuclear power plant generates vast amounts of energy by harnessing the heat produced from nuclear fission reactions. 

La central nuclear genera grandes cantidades de energía aprovechando el calor producido por las reacciones de fisión nuclear.

industry
industry
[Sustantivo]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

industria

industria

Ex: The technology industry is known for rapid innovation and advancements. 

La industria tecnológica es conocida por su rápida innovación y avances.

civil engineering
civil engineering
[Sustantivo]

a field of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc.

ingeniero civil

ingeniero civil

Ex: Sustainable practices in civil engineering aim to reduce environmental impact. 

Las prácticas sostenibles en ingeniería civil tienen como objetivo reducir el impacto ambiental.

sensor
sensor
[Sustantivo]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

sensor

sensor

Ex: The car has a sensor that helps it park automatically. 
circuit
circuit
[Sustantivo]

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

circuito

circuito

Ex: Short circuits can cause a surge of electricity, leading to potential damage or fires. 

Los circuitos cortos pueden causar una oleada de electricidad, lo que lleva a posibles daños o incendios.

field
field
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the space or area within which the effect of a particular force exists

campo

campo

Ex: The electric field generated by a charged object can influence other charged particles. 

El campo eléctrico generado por un objeto cargado puede influir en otras partículas cargadas.

wire
wire
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

cable

cable

Ex: A wire was running from the generator to the control panel, ensuring power delivery. 

Un cable iba desde el generador hasta el panel de control, asegurando la entrega de energía.

live wire
live wire
[Sustantivo]

a wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched

cable vivo, conductor activo

cable vivo, conductor activo

Ex: The fire department disconnected the live wires to prevent further danger. 
motion
motion
[Sustantivo]

a natural process involving a change in position or orientation of an object

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The motion of tectonic plates shapes the Earth's crust. 

El movimiento de las placas tectónicas da forma a la corteza terrestre.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to carefully check the quality, activity, or changes of something or someone for a period of time

controlar

controlar

Ex: The technician is currently monitoring the system for any potential issues. 
motor
motor
[Sustantivo]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

motor

motor

Ex: The windmill uses a motor to generate electricity from wind energy. 

El molino de viento utiliza un motor para generar electricidad a partir de la energía eólica.

rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

tasa

tasa

Ex: He measured the heart rate of the patient to monitor their health. 

Midió el ritmo cardíaco del paciente para monitorear su salud.

weathering
weathering
[Sustantivo]

the effect of sunlight, wind, or rain, on rocks that makes them change color or appearance

meteorización, erosión

meteorización, erosión

Ex: The coastal cliffs are constantly affected by weathering from ocean waves and salt. 
impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

impermeable, estanco

impermeable, estanco

Ex: The impervious coating on the roof protects the building from water damage. 
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