⚙️ B2-level verbs · Verbos de nivel B2
Formal verbs you need to argue in a more nuanced way. 18 words.
Article colours: blue = masculine (el), pink = feminine (la), purple = both (el/la).
| Spanish | Translation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| abarcar | to encompass | El curso abarca desde la gramática básica hasta la avanzada.The course encompasses everything from basic to advanced grammar. |
| acarrear | to bring about | Esa decisión puede acarrear graves consecuencias.That decision can bring about serious consequences. |
| desempeñar | to carry out (a role) | Desempeña un papel clave dentro del equipo.He carries out a key role within the team. |
| plantear | to raise (an issue) | Los vecinos plantearon el problema del ruido en la reunión.The neighbours raised the noise problem at the meeting. |
| carecer | to lack | El pueblo carece de transporte público los fines de semana.The village lacks public transport at weekends. |
| propiciar | to foster | El buen clima propició un aumento del turismo.The good weather fostered an increase in tourism. |
| restringir | to restrict | El ayuntamiento restringió el acceso al centro histórico.The town council restricted access to the historic centre. |
| desglosar | to break down | El informe desglosa los gastos por departamento.The report breaks down the expenses by department. |
| subsanar | to rectify / correct | Deberá subsanar el error en su solicitud en un plazo de diez días.You must rectify the error in your application within ten days. |
| incidir | to have an impact on | El clima incide directamente en la cosecha.The climate has a direct impact on the harvest. |
| vulnerar | to violate | La medida vulnera un derecho fundamental.The measure violates a fundamental right. |
| fomentar | to promote | La escuela fomenta la lectura entre los alumnos.The school promotes reading among the students. |
| otorgar | to grant | Le otorgaron una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.He was granted a scholarship to study abroad. |
| eludir | to evade | El político eludió responder a la pregunta.The politician evaded answering the question. |
| recabar | to gather (information) | Los investigadores recabaron datos durante todo un año.The researchers gathered data for a whole year. |
| contemplar | to consider | El plan contempla la construcción de un nuevo hospital.The plan considers the construction of a new hospital. |
| sopesar | to weigh up | Hay que sopesar los pros y los contras antes de decidir.You have to weigh up the pros and cons before deciding. |
| matizar | to qualify (a statement) | El director quiso matizar sus declaraciones anteriores.The director wanted to qualify his earlier statements. |
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