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Bottom

bottom (n.) /ˈbɒtəm/ 'the lowest part or part of something'. She paused at the bottom of the stairs. [ES fondo]

BOUNCE
Bounce (v.) /ˈbaʊns/ (With reference to an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it. 'The ball bounced
away and he chased it'. [ES rebotar]

Box
Box (n.)

A container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular. Ex: a cigarette box. [ES: Caja]

boxing
boxing (n.) /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ 'A sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves (called boxing gloves)' . The
boxing match was very interesting. [ES boxeo]

Branch
BRANCH

branch (n.) /ˈbrɑːntʃ/ 'a local division of a business'. The branch in Japan is really successful. [ES sucursal]

BREAK
Break (noun): /breɪk/. 'To stop doing something for a while, especially when it is time to eat or have a drink'.Let's break for lunch. [ES: Descanso]

Break down
Break down (phrasal verb.) /ˈbreɪk daʊn/ 1.'(of a machine or motor vehicle) suddenly cease to function'. His van broke down. 1.1'(of a relationship, agreement, or process) cease to
continue'; collapse. Pay negotiations with management broke down. 1.2 'Lose control of one's emotions when in a state of distress'. The old woman broke down in tears. [ES romper,
descomponer, destruir, venirse abajo]

BREAK INTO
Break into (phrasal verb) /breɪkˈɪn.tuː/ 'Enter or open (a place, vehicle, or container) forcibly, especially for the purposes of theft.' A friend of mine
had his car broken into. 1.1 'Succeed in winning a share of (a market or a position in a profession).' Foreign companies have largely failed to break
into the domestic-equity business. 1.2 'Interrupt (a conversation).' Phil broke into the discussion. 2. 'Suddenly or unexpectedly burst forth into
(laughter or song).' He broke into a fit of choking laughter. 2.1 (of a person's face or mouth) 'relax into (a smile).' John's face broke into a
grin. 3. 'Change one's pace to (a faster one).' Greg broke into a sprint.[ES allanar, irrumpir]

Breakdown
Breakdown (n.) /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ 'A mechanical failure'. Breakdowns could totally disrupt production. [ES ruptura]

Breaking news
Breaking news (n) /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ 'Newly received information about an event that is currently occurring or developing.' It's not exactly breaking
news that our world is becoming increasingly wireless. [ES noticias de última hora]

Breath
BREATH
breath (n.) /brɛθ/ 'the air taken into or expelled from the lungs'. I was gasping for breath [ES respiro]

Bright and early


Bright and early (idiom)
/,braɪtænd 'ɜ:li/ 'Very early in the morning.' Do you like to get up bright and early or do you prefer to stay in bed as long as possible?[ES a primera hora]

BRITISH
British (adj.) /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ 'Relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or language.' The inability of Britishness to act as a focus for
Australian policies and priorities left a void in the Australian self-image. [ES británico, inglés]

BROADSHEETS
Broadsheets (n.) /ˈbrɔːd.ʃiːt / ' a newspaper that is printed on large sheets of paper, or an advertisement printed on alarge sheet of paper'. In Britain,
the broadsheets are generally believed to be more serious than the tabloids. [ES periódico de gran formato].

brutally
brutally
brutally (adv.) /ˈbruːtəli/ 'In a savagely violent way. The man was brutally murdered. [ES brutalmente,salvajemente]

BUCK´S FIZZ
BUCK´S FIZZ (n.) /.bʌks ˈfɪz/ 'Champagne or sparkling white wine mixed with orange juice as a cocktail'.There will be Buck's Fizz to get the party going. [ES cóctel de jugo de
naranja y champán o vino espumante].

Budget
Budget (noun.) /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ 'An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time'. keep within the household budget. [ES presupuesto]

BUFF
Buff (n.) / bʌf / C. 'A person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it.' They were a group of computer buffs who used to meet every Thursday
evening. [ES aficionado]

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