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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 biology or the scientific study of living organisms

biológico

biológico

Ex: Students examined the samples using standard biological techniques. 
artificial
artificial
[Adjetivo]

made or produced by people rather than occurring naturally

artificial

artificial

Ex: The hotel has an artificial lake surrounded by walking paths. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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]

to change genetically across generations through the process of evolution

evolucionar,  desarrollarse

evolucionar, desarrollarse

Ex: The species evolved over thousands of generations. 
compound
compound
[Sustantivo]

a pure substance formed from two or more chemical elements chemically bonded in fixed proportions

compuesto

compuesto

Ex: Salt is a chemical compound containing sodium and chlorine. 
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. 
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. 
mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a characteristic chemical composition and physical structure

mineral

mineral

Ex: Each mineral has characteristic physical properties such as hardness and color. 
molecule
molecule
[Sustantivo]

the smallest unit of a substance that can exist independently while retaining its chemical properties

molécula

molécula

Ex: The drug works by binding to a specific molecule in the cell. 
solution
solution
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of different liquids

disolución, solución

disolución, solución

Ex: Chemists often study solutions to understand how different substances interact. 
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 emitted or transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiación

radiación

Ex: The material absorbs electromagnetic radiation. 
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. 
to absorb
to absorb
[Verbo]

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance, especially gradually

absorber

absorber

Ex: The towel absorbed most of the spilled milk. 
to activate

to make a substance radioactive

activar

activar

Ex: Scientists measured how easily the isotope could activate nearby substances. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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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