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Unit B2.8 words: Mishaps

The words of unit B2.8 (Mishaps), most frequent first.

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810la citaappointment; date (romantic)A2
1482la emergenciaemergencyB1
2037mentalmentalB1
2135la cirugíasurgeryB1
2323someterto subject (to), to undergo (someterse a); to subdue, to subjugateB1
2661la terapiatherapyB2
2711la mamabreast, mammary glandB2
2724el comacomaB2
2760el / la especialistaspecialist, expertB2
2789cerebralbrain, cerebralB2
2806el síntomasymptomB2
2851el medicamentomedicine, drugB2
2995el nervionerve; nerves, composureB2
3078la recuperaciónrecovery; retrieval (of data)B2
3118la infeccióninfectionB2
3146la depresióndepression; low-pressure systemB2
3191el cigarrillocigaretteB2
3219la dietadiet; per diemB2
3256infectarto infectB2
3294el / la cirujanosurgeonB2
3355la dosisdose; dose, amount (figurative)B2
3501la consultaconsultation, appointment; query, enquiryB2
3556la ambulanciaambulanceB2
3594la proteínaproteinB2
3643el remedioremedy, cure; solution, way outB2
3679el diagnósticodiagnosis; assessment, analysisB2
3682la fibrafibre (dietary); fibre (material)B2
3712el pulsopulse; steady hand, nerveB2
3744agudosharp, acute; high-pitchedB2
3766prevenirto prevent; to warnB2
3782la urgenciaurgency; A&E, emergency departmentB2
3788psicológicopsychologicalB2
3790cardíacoheart, cardiacB2
3800el partochildbirth, labourB2
3810el embarazopregnancyB2
3838la pastillapill, tablet; bar (of soap, chocolate)B2
3845la grasafat; greaseB2
3859vulnerablevulnerableB2
3885aliviarto relieve, to easeB2
3926la rehabilitaciónrehabilitation; renovationB2
3932el síndromesyndromeB2
3934el estrésstressB2
3955contraerto catch, to contract; to contract, to shrinkB2
4024el tumortumourC1
4149el bienestarwell-beingC1
4161el tabacotobaccoC1
4202debilitarto weakenC1
4213la psicologíapsychology; mind, mentalityC1
4220la inmunidadimmunity; immunity (legal)C1
4255el excesoexcessC1
4314la inyeccióninjection; injection (of money)C1
4324deprimirto depress; to get depressed (deprimirse)C1
4348el trastornodisorder; disruption, inconvenienceC1
4388el abortoabortion; miscarriageC1
4432la fracturafracture; rift, breakC1
4458sanguíneoblood, of the bloodC1
4460saludablehealthyC1
4527la bacteriabacteriumC1
4562el / la psiquiatrapsychiatristC1
4611el / la adictoaddictC1
4617la alimentacióndiet, food; supply, feeding (of a machine)C1
4680la arteriaartery; main road, thoroughfareC1
4756la enfermeríainfirmary, sick bay; nursing (profession, degree)C1
4830la complicacióncomplicationC1
4841paralizarto paralyse; to bring to a standstillC1
4884la circulacióntraffic; circulation (blood)C1
4931el aislamientoisolation; insulationC1
5028diagnosticarto diagnoseC1
5061resucitarto rise from the dead; to revive, to bring backC1
5063la hemorragiahaemorrhage, heavy bleedingC1
5066el sidaAIDSC1
5068drogarto drug; to take drugs (drogarse)C1
5073padecerto suffer from; to endureC1
5081el / la psicólogopsychologistC1
5083inyectarto inject; to pump in (money, energy)C1
5138el / la donantedonorC1
5142la pesteplague, epidemic; stenchC1
5148la ansiedadanxiety; eager anticipationC1
5166el / la portadorcarrier (of a disease); bearer, holderC1
5239sanitariohealth, medical; sanitary, hygienicC1
5239el / la sanitariohealth worker; toiletC1
5262el parásitoparasite; parasite (person)C1
5295el traumatrauma (psychological); trauma (injury)C1
5338psiquiátricopsychiatricC1
5389el broteoutbreak; bud, shootC1
5509psíquicomental, psychic; psychic (paranormal)C1
5519el infartoheart attackC1
5545la epidemiaepidemic; wave, plague (figurative)C1
5621malignomalignant; evil, malevolentC1
5723letallethal, deadlyC1
5801la hormonahormoneC1
5877la fosagrave, pit; cavity (anatomy)C1
5964propagarto spread; to propagate (plants)C1
6143la adicciónaddictionC1
6151la indicacióninstruction, direction; sign, markerC1
6169respiratoriorespiratoryC1
6232el cigarrocigarette; cigarC1
6240el miligramomilligramC1
6265la obsesiónobsessionC1
6304sexualmentesexuallyC1
6329la dependenciadependence, reliance; government office, departmentC1
6361benéficobeneficial; charitableC1
6388procesadoprocessedC1
6398el / la terapeutatherapistC1
6407analanal, of the anusC1
6409la resonanciaresonance; MRI scan (resonancia magnética)C1
6462la uciICU, intensive care unitC1
6548la mutaciónmutationC2
6550quirúrgicosurgicalC2
6553la secuelaafter-effect; lasting damage; sequelC2
6578cuidarseto take care of oneself; to watch out (for); to be wary (of)C2
6585recaerto fall on (responsibility, blame, suspicion); to relapseC2
6611la cuarentenaquarantine; about fortyC2
6632el / la dentistadentistC2
6634abortarto abort; to call off; to have an abortion; to miscarryC2
6711clínicoclinical; detached; cold (clinical)C2
6834el transmisortransmitter; carrier; vector (disease)C2
6866el mosquitomosquitoC2
6870el antibióticoantibioticC2
6877deteriorarto damage; to impair; to deteriorate; to worsen (deteriorarse)C2
6878el trasplantetransplantC2
6881la sobredosisoverdoseC2
6905la erecciónerection; construction (of a monument); erection (physiological)C2
6912el abdomenabdomenC2
6921vacunarto vaccinateC2
6926la toleranciatolerance (attitude); tolerance (capacity, margin)C2
6928el suerosaline drip; serum; whey (suero de leche)C2
6968la médulamarrow; spinal cord (médula espinal)C2
6971abdominalabdominalC2
6973alérgicoallergic; averse to (figurative)C2
7027la sexualidadsexualityC2
7031óseobone (adj.); bonyC2
7064ocularocular; eye (adj.)C2
7066anormalabnormal; unusualC2
7070la medicaciónmedication; course of drugsC2
7112el derramespill; leak; stroke (derrame cerebral)C2
7165implantarto introduce; to implement; to implant (medical)C2
7177prematuropremature; too early; premature (baby)C2
7178la variantevariant; version; variant (spelling, form)C2
7182inmuneimmune; immune (to criticism, pressure)C2
7184el vómitovomit; vomitingC2
7221el yesoplaster; gypsum; plaster castC2
7267cicatrizarto heal (a wound); to scar over; to heal (emotionally)C2
7278reponerto replace; to restock; to recover (reponerse)C2
7279recobrarto recover; to regainC2
7341drenarto drain (land, a wound); to drain (resources)C2
7355nasalnasalC2
7363la alucinaciónhallucinationC2
7388la camillastretcher; examination or massage tableC2
7414pulmonarpulmonary; of the lungsC2
7432el pronósticoforecast; prognosis (medical)C2
7435irritarto irritate; to annoy; to irritate (skin, eyes)C2
7502el calciocalciumC2
7510el spaspa; wellness centreC2
7524la enzimaenzymeC2
7540la contraccióncontraction (muscle, labour); contraction (of the economy)C2
7551paranoicoparanoid; paranoid (overly worried)C2
7556progresivoprogressive; gradualC2
7562la cataratawaterfall (cataratas); cataract (eye)C2
7568el reposorest; reposeC2
7578la ópticaoptician's (shop); perspective; point of viewC2
7588persistentepersistent; lasting; persistent; tenacious (person)C2
7592el / la espermasperm; semenC2
7596el fármacodrug; medicine (pharmaceutical)C2
7630el quirófanooperating theatreC2
7639la diabetesdiabetesC2
7693la meditaciónmeditation (practice); reflection; deep thoughtC2
7725el escánerscanner (device); scan (medical)C2
7747medicarto medicate; to prescribe medication; to self-medicate (medicarse)C2
7765la sanidadpublic health service; healthcare (Spain); health (plants, animals); sanitary controlC2
7770el cóleracholeraC2
7772el vectorvector (maths, physics); vector (disease carrier)C2
7778contagiarto infect; to give (an illness); to spread (mood, enthusiasm)C2
7806la conmociónshock; upheaval; concussion (conmoción cerebral)C2
7823recomendadorecommendedC2
7829moribundodying; moribund; dying (industry, tradition)C2
7841el suplementosupplement (dietary, newspaper); extra charge; surchargeC2
7853el implanteimplantC2
7861arterialarterial (of the arteries); arterial (main road)C2
7910la maternidadmotherhood; maternity; maternity hospital or wardC2
7966el vihHIV (human immunodeficiency virus)C2
7991la toxinatoxinC2
7993la articulaciónjoint (anatomy); coordination; linking (of parts)C2
8026la glándulaglandC2
8028viralviral (caused by a virus); viral (spreading fast online)C2
8036la discapacidaddisabilityC2
8059derivarto derive from; to stem from; to lead to; to refer (a patient)C2
8063el sodiosodiumC2
8067la alergiaallergy; aversion; intense dislikeC2
8113la toscough; whooping cough (tos ferina)C2
8122preventivopreventive; precautionary; pre-trial (prisión preventiva)C2
8126la náuseanausea; disgust; revulsionC2
8148la fertilidadfertility (reproductive); fertility (of land)C2
8152genéricogeneric; general; generic (drug, product)C2
8164estérilbarren; infertile; sterile; germ-freeC2
8178la higienehygiene; healthy habits (e.g. sleep hygiene)C2
8251discapacitadodisabled; with a disabilityC2
8287medicinalmedicinalC2
8297el drogadictodrug addictC2
8299dementedemented (dated, clinical); crazy; mad (colloquial)C2
8308el consultoriodoctor's surgery; consulting room; advice column; phone-in (consultorio)C2
8312la prevenciónprevention; wariness; prejudice (tener prevención)C2
8330la alcantarillasewer; storm drain; culvert (under a road)C2
8342la conscienciaconsciousness; awareness (tomar consciencia)C2
8345el testículotesticleC2
8376el manicomioasylum; psychiatric hospital (dated); madhouse (chaotic place)C2
8388la perforacióndrilling; boring; perforation (medical)C2
8393el úterouterus; womb; womb (before birth)C2
8406susceptiblesusceptible; liable (to); touchy; easily offendedC2
8462la morguemorgueC2
8474la incapacidadinability; incapacity; sick leave; certified disabilityC2
8475mentalmentementally; in one's head; mentally (state of mind)C2
8478la mortalidadmortality (death rate); mortality (being mortal)C2
8488el deliriodelirium; delusion; frenzy; wild excitementC2
8510reaparecerto reappear; to resurface; to return; to recur (symptoms, problems)C2
8544la curacióncure; healing; wound dressing; treatment of a woundC2
8547sedarto sedate; to soothe; to calmC2
8555la neumoníapneumoniaC2
8562el ventiladorfan (electric); ventilator (medical)C2
8578la contencióncontainment; restraint; emotional support; holding (Latin America)C2
8579la tuberculosistuberculosisC2
8595la eficaciaeffectiveness; efficacyC2
8617renalrenal; of the kidneysC2
8639la diarreadiarrhoea; verbal diarrhoea (diarrea verbal)C2
8669fracturarto fracture; to break (a bone); to split; to fragment (a group)C2
8729la radiografíaX-ray (image); in-depth portrait; analysisC2
8736el cuidadorcarer; keeper; attendantC2
8753ingerirto swallow; to ingest; to consume; to take in (regularly)C2
8780estimulantestimulating; exciting (intellectually); stimulant (substance)C2
8790el envenenamientopoisoning; poisoning (of a relationship, a climate)C2
8794el fetofoetusC2
8824la vértebravertebraC2
8830la morfinamorphineC2
8845la deteccióndetectionC2
8857la tibiashinbone; tibiaC2
8861el esteroidesteroid; anabolic steroid (doping)C2
8865el antídotoantidote; antidote; remedy (figurative)C2
8871el opioopium; opium (figurative: something that numbs)C2
8883la agoníaagony; death throes; anguish; tormentC2
8915el sangradobleeding; indent (in text)C2
8948el orgasmoorgasmC2
8975la pociónpotion; liquid medicine; draught (dated)C2
8977rehabilitarto rehabilitate (health, addiction); to restore; to renovate (a building)C2
9001traumáticotraumatic (psychologically); traumatic (physical injury)C2
9019el semensemenC2
9027el nutrientenutrient; nutrient (soil, plants)C2
9101colateralcollateral; side (effect); collateral (damage, relatives)C2
9103narcóticonarcotic (drug-related); narcotic (noun); numbingC2
9105toserto cough; to stand up to; to challenge (toser a alguien)C2
9119la deficienciadeficiency; shortcoming; deficiency; impairment (medical)C2
9123hospitalariohospitable; welcoming; hospital (adjective); of a hospitalC2
9132la psiquiatríapsychiatry; psychiatric wardC2
9138el germengerm (microbe); seed; origin (of an idea)C2
9142la parálisisparalysis; paralysis; standstill (figurative)C2
9173contagiosocontagious (disease); infectious (laugh, mood)C2
9187hereditariohereditary (genetic); hereditary (title, rule)C2
9206el pezónnippleC2
9241la obstrucciónobstruction; blockage; obstruction (of justice, proceedings)C2
9263el embriónembryo; embryo (en embrión: at an early stage)C2
9267el bultolump; bump; package; piece of luggageC2
9279prescribirto prescribe (medicine, treatment); to lapse; to become time-barredC2
9287la asmaasthmaC2
9328erradicarto eradicate; to stamp out (poverty, violence)C2
9362la roturabreakage; break; tear; tear; rupture (muscle, ligament)C2
9374la inflamacióninflammation; swellingC2
9375el deteriorodeterioration; decay; wear and tear; damageC2
9377la auraaura (glow, atmosphere around someone); aura (migraine or seizure warning)C2
9407el resfriadocold (illness); having a cold (estar resfriado)C2
9413la patologíapathology (field of study); disease; medical conditionC2
9418la anestesiaanaesthesia; anaesthetic; numbness (figurative)C2
9460inválidoinvalid; not valid; disabled person (dated, can offend)C2
9477higiénicohygienic; toilet (papel higiénico)C2
9478el fumadorsmokerC2
9489la insuficienciainsufficiency; shortage; failure (of an organ)C2
9495la aspirinaaspirinC2
9503el potasiopotassiumC2
9506el genitalesgenitalsC2
9528la movilidadmobility (ability to move); mobility (getting around a city; social mobility)C2
9550propensoprone (to illness, accidents); inclined (to a behaviour)C2
9556borrosoblurry; blurred; hazy; vague (memory, outline)C2
9561fortificarto fortify (a place); to strengthen (body, spirit)C2
9569vialroad; of roads and traffic; vial; small bottle (noun use)C2
9579cognitivocognitiveC2
9583el paramédicoparamedic; paramedical (adjective use)C2
9590la muelamolar; back tooth; millstone; grindstoneC2
9602la inglegroinC2
9619ópticooptical; optician (noun use)C2
9620convulsionarto convulse; to have convulsions; to shake; to throw into turmoilC2
9627psicóticopsychotic; psychotic person (noun use)C2
9647lesionadoinjured; injured person (noun use)C2
9658la viruelasmallpoxC2
9665la fatigafatigue; tiredness; hardship (fatigas, plural)C2
9680el malestardiscomfort; indisposition; unease; discontent (social)C2
9684desangrarto bleed; to lose a lot of blood (desangrarse); to bleed dry (money, resources)C2
9705inhalarto inhale; to breathe in; to inhale (smoke, fumes, vapours)C2
9760incinerarto incinerate; to burn (waste); to cremateC2
9762neurológiconeurologicalC2
9777espinalspinalC2
9781hospitalizarto hospitalise; to admit to hospitalC2
9782insensibleinsensitive; unfeeling; numb; unable to feelC2
9790la opresiónoppression; tightness (in the chest)C2
9801asfixiarto suffocate; to asphyxiate; to stifle (figurative)C2
9874la demenciadementia; madness; folly (informal)C2
9880el alzheimerAlzheimer's diseaseC2
9903el mareodizziness; travel sickness; hassle; fuss (informal)C2
9920perjudicialharmful; detrimentalC2
9925el piojolouse (lice)C2
9972la defuncióndeath (official, formal)C2
9980el polenpollenC2
10035la intoxicaciónpoisoning; intoxication (alcohol, drugs)C2
10041hinchadoswollen; puffy; inflated; puffed up (a balloon; a proud person)C2
10069intravenosointravenousC2
10070la amnesiaamnesia; collective forgetting (amnesia colectiva)C2
10082estresarto stress (someone) out; to get stressed (estresarse)C2
10084beneficiosobeneficial; good (for); advantageous (agreement, deal)C2
10111la malariamalariaC2
10198degeneradodegenerated; deteriorated (tissue, condition); pervert; depraved person (insult)C2
10228la vejigabladder; bladder (inner part of a ball)C2
10261la paranoiaparanoia; paranoia (unfounded worry; informal)C2
10264la resacahangover; undertow; backwash (sea)C2
10269la tabletatablet (computer); tablet (pill); bar (of chocolate)C2
10272irritanteirritating; annoying; irritant (skin, eyes, substance)C2
10281lesionarto injure; to hurt (a body part); to harm; to damage (rights, interests)C2
10298intestinalintestinalC2
10335la insulinainsulinC2
10392el sanatoriosanatorium (long-stay clinic); private clinic or hospital (Argentina, Uruguay)C2
10393el metabolismometabolismC2
10397el anticuerpoantibodyC2
10412la caloríacalorieC2
10422el analgésicopainkiller; analgesic; analgesic; pain-relieving (adjective use)C2
10434el jarabesyrup (medicinal); syrup (sweet liquid)C2
10439torácicothoracic; of the chestC2
10446el comprimidotablet; pill; compressed (adjective use: air, file)C2
10453la pandemiapandemicC2
10475el coloncolon (part of the large intestine)C2
10497impedidoprevented; barred (impedido de + infinitive); disabled (dated; use persona con discapacidad)C2
10556la úlceraulcer (stomach, duodenal); sore; skin ulcer (bedsore)C2
10571la leucemialeukaemiaC2
10592la incisiónincision (surgical); cut; notch (in a surface)C2
10595el tóraxthorax; chest (anatomy); thorax (insects)C2
10646confinarto confine; to isolate (people in their homes or one place); to border (confinar con)C2
10659dañinoharmful; damaging; pest; vermin (animales dañinos)C2
10661el mililitromillilitreC2
10663el gelgel (cleansing; hand sanitiser); hair gel (for styling)C2
10666la quimioterapiachemotherapyC2
10670termalthermal (of hot springs)C2
10689el traumatismophysical injury; trauma (medical)C2
10692el sedantesedative; something that soothes (figurative)C2
10704remitirto send; to refer (a document, a case; remitir a); to subside; to ease off (fever, pain, storm)C2
10774digerirto digest (food); to digest; to take in (news, information)C2
10803cranealcranial; of the skullC2
10806benignobenign (tumour, illness); mild; gentle (climate, character)C2
10828la fisuracrack; fissure (wall, rock); hairline fractureC2
10857energéticoenergy (relating to energy); energising; energy-givingC2
10864obsesivoobsessive; obsessive person (noun use)C2
10927castrarto castrate; to neuter (animals); to stifle; to suppress (figurative)C2
11000vascularvascular (blood vessels); vascular (plants)C2
11072la tomografíaCT scan; tomographyC2
11084deficientedeficient; inadequate; lacking (deficiente en)C2
11138la hezdregs; scum (la hez de la sociedad); heces: faecesC2
11139amputarto amputate; to cut out; to truncate (a text, a project)C2
11148neuronalneuronal (relating to neurons); neural (network)C2
11163el henohay; hay fever (fiebre del heno)C2
11166la prescripciónprescription (medical); statute of limitations; lapse (law)C2
11186enfermizosickly; frail (person); unhealthy; morbid (obsession)C2
11187la hepatitishepatitisC2
11226digestivodigestive (system, tract); easy to digest; aiding digestionC2
11241anticonceptivocontraceptive (adjective)C2
11241el anticonceptivocontraceptive (pill, device)C2
11247alucinarto hallucinate; to be amazed; to be blown away (informal)C2
11277la biopsiabiopsyC2
11305la abstinenciaabstinence; withdrawal (síndrome de abstinencia)C2
11333ilesounharmed; unhurt; unscathed (figurative)C2
11347la ampollablister; ampoule; vialC2
11366ultravioletaultraviolet; ultraviolet light (noun use)C2
11373infecciosoinfectious (disease); infectious (contagious: laughter, mood)C2
11382la nalgabuttockC2
11435trastornadodisturbed; distraughtC2
11475la asfixiaasphyxia; suffocation; stifling feeling (figurative)C2
11483el colesterolcholesterol; cholesterol level (colesterol alto)C2
11489el jengibreginger (root, spice)C2
11531la carencialack; shortage; deficiency; deprivation (nutrition, affection)C2
11546la esquizofreniaschizophrenia; split; contradiction (figurative, informal)C2
11567recetarto prescribe (medicine); to recommend (a remedy; informal)C2
11569vaginalvaginalC2
11608la retenciónretention; withholding (tax); traffic hold-up; tailback (retenciones, Spain)C2
11654la propagaciónspread (of disease, fire, news); propagation (waves, plants)C2
11732el patógenopathogen; pathogenic (adjective use)C2
11753el cannabiscannabis (plant, drug)C2
11776la glucosaglucose (sugar); blood sugar level (glucosa en sangre)C2