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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: Enzymes, which are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, are a key focus in biochemistry. 
biological
biological
[Adjetivo]

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

biológico

biológico

Ex: Biological research investigates the genetic makeup of different species. 
artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

artificial

artificial

Ex: Artificial sweeteners are used as sugar substitutes in many food and beverage products. 
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: Bacteria play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter in the ecosystem. 
being
being
[Sustantivo]

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

ser

ser

Ex: Every being plays a role in its ecosystem, contributing to the balance of nature. 
cycle
cycle
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclo

ciclo

Ex: The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in different forms. 
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, or deoxyribonucleic acid, contains the genetic instructions for living organisms. 
genetics
genetics
[Sustantivo]

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

genética

genética

Ex: Understanding genetics helps scientists explore how diseases are passed through families. 
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: Over millions of years, horses have evolved from small, multi-toed ancestors to the single-toed, large-bodied animals we see today. 
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: Water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. 
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: Oxygen is an essential element for human respiration. 
matter
matter
[Sustantivo]

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

materia

materia

Ex: All objects, whether solid, liquid, or gas, are made of matter. 
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: Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rocks. 
molecule
molecule
[Sustantivo]

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

molécula

molécula

Ex: Molecules are made up of two or more atoms bonded together. 
solution
solution
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of different liquids

disolución, solución

disolución, solución

Ex: Many cleaning products are solutions that mix different liquids for better effectiveness. 
boiling point
boiling point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which a liquid starts boiling

punto de ebullición

punto de ebullición

Ex: Water has a boiling point of 100 degrees Celsius at sea level. 
freezing point
freezing point
[Sustantivo]

the temperature at which liquid becomes solid

punto de congelación

punto de congelación

Ex: The freezing point of ethanol is lower than that of water. 
radiation
radiation
[Sustantivo]

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

radiación

radiación

Ex: The sun emits radiation that warms the Earth. 
to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to help something progress or succeed

avanzar

avanzar

Ex: The student diligently studied each day to advance their understanding of the subject. 
to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

absorber

absorber

Ex: Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. 
to activate

(physics) to make a substance radioactive

activar

activar

Ex: Scientists can activate certain materials to make them radioactive for research purposes. 
to generate

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

generar, producir

generar, producir

Ex: The solar panels on the roof generate electricity for the entire house. 
industry
industry
[Sustantivo]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

industria

industria

Ex: The automotive industry is a major contributor to the national economy. 
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: Civil engineering plays a crucial role in urban development and city planning. 
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 temperature sensor measures the heat in the environment to adjust the heating system. 
circuit
circuit
[Sustantivo]

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

circuito

circuito

Ex: The electrical circuit is designed to power the light bulb when the switch is turned on. 
field
field
[Sustantivo]

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

campo

campo

Ex: The gravitational field of Earth pulls objects toward its center. 
wire
wire
[Sustantivo]

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

cable

cable

Ex: The electrician installed new wire to ensure the lights functioned properly. 
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: Be cautious when working near live wires to avoid electrical shocks. 
motion
motion
[Sustantivo]

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

movimiento

movimiento

Ex: The planet's motion around the sun is elliptical. 
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: Parents often need to monitor their children's online activities to ensure a safe digital environment. 
motor
motor
[Sustantivo]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

motor

motor

Ex: The electric motor powered the conveyor belt in the factory. 
rate
rate
[Sustantivo]

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

tasa

tasa

Ex: The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year. 
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 old building showed signs of weathering, with crumbling bricks and faded paint. 
impervious
impervious
[Adjetivo]

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

impermeable, estanco

impermeable, estanco

Ex: The impervious seal on the container kept the chemicals inside safe from contamination. 
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