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Unit English Word No.
n, v, International International Spanish adj, Español adv
English definition
Example Sentence
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accent
n
acento
the way in which someone pronounces words, influenced by the country or area they come from, or their social class
an American accent
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achieve
v
lograr
to succeed in doing something good, usually by working hard
to achieve an ambition
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adapt
v
adaptarse
to change your behaviour so that it It takes time to adapt to a new is suitable for a new situation; to working environment. change something so that it is suitable for a different use or situation
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admire
v
admirar
to respect or approve of someone You have to admire him for or something being so determined.
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adventurer
n
aven aventu ture rero ro
some someon one e who who does does diffi difficu cult lt and and He was something of an dangerous things in remote places adventurer, living most of his life abroad.
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15 advertise
v
anunciar
to tell people about a product or service, for example in newspapers or on television, in order to persuade them to buy it
Companies are not allowed to advertise cigarettes on television any more.
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advertisement
n
anuncio
a picture, short film, song, etc which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service
a newspaper/television newspaper/television advertisement
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advice
n
consejo
suggestions about what you think someone should do or how they should do something
She asked me for advice about writing a book.
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13 afro
n
afro afro
a type type of hair haircu cut, t, ofte often n worn worn by people of African origin
Afros were very popular in the 1970s.
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agent
n
agente
someone whose job is to deal with The company has agents all business for someone else; over the world. someone who tries to find out secret information, especially about another country
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13 agree
v
estar de acuerdo
to have the same opinion as I agree with you. someone; to say you will do something that someone asks you to do
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n
acuerdo
a promise or decision made an international agreement between two or more people; when people have the same opinion as each other
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10 alarming
adj
alarmante
making you feel worried or frightened
alarming news
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all right, mate?
¿Qué tal?
a friendly greeting
All right mate? How's life?
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alternative
alternativo
an alternative plan, method, etc is We can make alternative one that you can use if you do not arrangements if necessary. want to use another one
agreement
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adj
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11 although
aunque
despite the fact that; but
She walked home by herself, although she knew it was dangerous.
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ambition
n
ambición
something you want to achieve in your life; a strong feeling that you want to be successful or powerful
My ambition is to retire at forty.
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ambitious
adj
ambicioso
wanting to be successful or powerful
an ambitious young lawyer
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11 ambulance
n
ambulancia
a vehicle that takes people to hospital when they are ill or hurt
I broke my leg, and someone called an ambulance.
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14 amused
adj
divertido
showing that you think something is funny
an amused smile
a
10 and besides
y además
used to introduce another point
…and besides, he went to the beach last week.
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14 anger
n
enfado
a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them
There was a lot of public anger at the rise in taxes.
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15 angle
n
ángulo
a space between two lines or surfaces that meet at one point, which you measure in degrees
an angle of 90°
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14 angry
adj
enfadado
having a strong feeling against He's really angry with me for someone who has behaved badly, upsetting Sophie. making you want to shout at them or hurt them
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announce
v
anunciar
to tell people about something The company has announced officially or with force or confidence plans to open six new stores.
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anyway
bueno
used to change the subject of a conversation
Anyway, Anyway, what were were we talking about before?
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13 apologise for
v
disculparse por
say sorry for something
I must apologise for my terrible behaviour yesterday. yesterday.
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12 apparition
n
aparición
a ghost
I saw a strange apparition when I was in the old house on the hill.
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appeal
n
llamamiento
when a lot of people are asked to The appeal raised over £2 give money, information, or help; to million for AIDS research. strongly request something, often publicly
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apple pie
n
past pastel el de manz manzan ana a
a swee sweett food food made made from from frui fruitt and and pastry
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application form
n
form formul ular ario io de soli solici citu tud d
a for form m that that you use use to offi offici cial ally ly ask ask I want a new job, but I hate f illing for something, for example a job in application forms.
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apply for a job
presentarse para un trabajo
try to get get a job job by fill filling ing in a form form
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12 archaeologist
arqueólogo
someone who studies archaeology Indiana Jones was an archaeologist.
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n
My mother makes delicious apple pie.
I've I've appli applied ed for for a job. job.
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argue
v
discutir
to speak angrily to someone, Kids, will you stop arguing with telling them that you disagree with each other? them
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army
n
ejército
a military force that fights wars on the ground
the British Army
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arrive at
v
llegar a
to get to a place
I arrived at the station in time to catch the train.
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arrive in
v
llegar a
to get to a place
W hen he first arrived in New York, he didn't speak a word of English.
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10 arson
n
incendio pr provocado
the cr crime of in intentionally burning something, such as a building
A house has burned down – police think it was arson.
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artificial
adj
artificial
not natural, but made by people
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as soon as
en cuanto
at the same time or a very short time after
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13 ask
v
preguntar
to say something to someone as a Can I ask you a few questions? question which you want them to answer; to say something to someone because you want them to give you something
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n
astronauta
someone who travels into space
Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to walk on the moon.
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14 athletic
adj
atlético
relating to athletes or to the sport of athletics
an athletic person
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atmosphere
n
atmósfera
the feeling which exists in a place or situation; the air inside a room or other place
a relaxed/tense atmosphere
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attack
v
atacar
to use violence to hurt or damage someone or something
He was attacked and seriously injured by a man wearing a leather jacket.
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audience
n
público
the people who sit and watch a There were a lot of children in performance at a theatre, cinema, the audience. etc; the type of people who watch a particular TV show, read a particular book, etc
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15 audition
n
audición
when someone does a short performance to try to get a job as an actor, singer, etc
Actors have to go to lots lots of auditions.
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author
n
autor
someone who writes a book, article, etc
J.K. Rowling is an author of children's fiction.
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authority
n
autoridad
the official power to make a position of authority decisions or to control other people
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autograph
n
autógrafo
a famous person's name, written by that person
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avoid
v
evitar
to stay away from a person, place, He's been avoiding me all week. situation, etc
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awake
adj
despierto
not sleeping
astronaut
abcdefghi
an artificial flower/lake As soon as I saw her, her, I knew there was something wrong.
I've got Bono's autograph.
I'm usually awake at 6 o'clock in the morning.
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background
n
fondo
sounds in the background that are background music/noise not the main sounds you can hear; a person's education, family, and experience of life
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badly-paid
adj
mal pagado pagado
to get a small small amount amount of money money for People who work in shops are working often badly-paid. badly-paid.
b
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adj
de mal genio
to be often angry
I don't like bad-tempered people.
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banking
n
banca
the business of operating a bank
People who work in banking often earn a lot of money.
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bark
v
ladrar
if a dog barks, it makes loud, short The neighbour’s dog was sounds barking all night.
b
12 be against (something) v
esta estarr en cont contra ra de de (alg (algo) o) disa disagr gree eein ing g wit with h a pla plan n or acti activi vity ty;; Andrew wants wants to change offices touching something but I'm against it.
b
12 be off (something)
v
rech rechaz azar ar (alg (algo) o)
not not to like like some someth thin ing g you you usua usuall lly y like
I'm not feeling well – I'm off my food.
b
12 be onto (something/someone)
v
estar tras la la pi pista de de (algo / alguien)
to know that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Police think they are onto the criminals who robbed the bank last week.
b
13 beard
n
barba
the hair that grows on a man's chin Are you growing growing a beard? (= the bottom of his face)
b
13 beg
v
mendigar
to ask someone for food or money, Young children were begging on because you do not have any; to the streets. make a very strong and urgent request
b
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no te te lo pue puede des s cree creerr
used used to to say say that that som somet ethi hing ng is is true true He even remembered my although it seems surprising birthday, believe it or not.
b
13 best man
testigo
a man who stands next to the man My brother was the best man at who is getting married at the my wedding. marriage ceremony and helps him
b
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entre tú y yo
said to indicate a secret between two people
Between you and me, I think Sarah's in love with Alan!
b
14 bite (someone’s) head off
v
comers comerse e (a alguie alguien) n)
to speak speak very very angril angrily y to someon someone e
I only only said said "hell "hello" o",, but she bit my head off!
b
13 bless
v
bendecir
to ask God to help or protect The priest blessed their someone or something, or to make marriage. it holy
b
12 blessing
n
bendición
something which is lucky or makes Her father gave them his you happy; approval that someone blessing to get married. gives to a plan or action
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blind
adj
ciego
not able to see
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boarding card
n
tarjeta de embarque
a piece of paper you must show to Can I see your boarding card get on an aircraft please?
b
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body contact
n
contacto corporal
touching another person
believe it or not
n
between you and me
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She went blind after an accident.
Rugby is a game with a lot of body contact.
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body language
n
lenguaje corporal
the way you move your body, that You can often tell what people shows people what you are feeling are thinking from their body language.
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boiling
adj
sofocante
very hot
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bond with
v
establ establece ecerr víncul vínculos os con
when when two two things things or people people become become I bonded with Fred as soon as close we met.
b
10 boredom
n
aburrimiento
when you are bored
I nearly died of boredom.
b
2
v
tomar prestado
to use something that belongs to someone else and give it back later
Can I borrow a pen please?
b
13 bossy
adj
mandón
always telling other people what to Linda is very bossy. do
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n
cerebro
the organ inside your head that controls your thoughts, feelings, and movements
brain damage
b
15 brave
adj
valiente
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations
He died after a brave fight against cancer.
b
10 break down
v
romperse
if a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
My car broke down on the way to work.
b
10 break the law
violar la ley
to do something illegal
I've never broken the law.
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2
v
romper
if people break up, they stop having a relationship or stop working together
He's just broken up with his girlfriend.
b
13 bride
n
novia
a woman who is getting married
the bride and groom
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n
puente
a structure that is built over a river, to go across/over a bridge road, etc so that people or vehicles can go across it
b
13 broad shouldered
adj
de espaldas anchas
with big, wide shoulders
b
11 bulldozer
n
bulldozer
a heavy vehicle used to destroy A bulldozer destroyed destroyed the old old buildings and make the ground flat house.
b
2
v
enco encont ntra rars rse e con con algu alguie ien n to meet meet some someon one e you you know know when when I bumped into an old school you have not planned to meet friend in town today. them
b
10 burglary
n
robo
when someone gets into a building There is a lot of burglary in our illegally and steals things town.
b
12 buried
adj
enterrado
under the ground
b
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burn
v
quemar
to destroy something with fire, or to I burnt all his letters. be destroyed by fire
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burner
n
graf grafit itii hech echo con con col colores ores a graffiti term meaning a technical, Our school has asked a graffiti vivos stylish piece of graffiti, done in artist to decorate the wall with a bright colours burner.
b
13 bushy
adj
tupido
borrow
brain
break up
bridge
bump into
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if hair or a plant is bushy, it has grown very thick
It's boiling in here!
Arnold Schwarzenegger is very broad shouldered.
I have some money buried in the garden.
bushy eyebrows
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12 call off
v
cancelar
to decide that a planned event or The game has been called off activity will not happen because it because of the weather. is not possible, useful, or wanted now
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14 calm
adj
calmado
relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited
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n
campaña
a series of organised activities or an advertising/election advertising/election events intended to achieve a result campaign
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12 cancel
v
cancelar
to say that an organised event will The meeting has been not now happen; to stop an order cancelled. for products or services that you do not now want
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career
n
carrera, carrera profesional
a job that you do for a long period of your life and that gives you the chance to move to a higher position and earn more money
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cave
n
caverna
a large hole in the side of a cliff (= Thousands of years ago, people straight, high rock next to the sea), lived in caves. mountain, or under the ground
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celebrity
n
famoso
a famous person
My favourite celebrity is Robbie Williams.
c
13 centre parting
n
raya raya al medi medio o
a hair hair styl style, e, wher where e your your hair hair is divided in the middle
I don't think centre partings are very fashionable.
c
13 ceremony
n
ceremonia
a formal event that is performed on a wedding/marriage wedding/marriage ceremony important social or religious occasions
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challenging
adj
desafiante
difficult to do in a way that tests your ability or determination
This has been a challenging time for us all.
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check in
v
facturar
to go to the desk at an airport or hotel in order to say that you have arrived
We have to check in two hours before the flight leaves.
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check-in desk
n
most mostra rado dorr de fac factu tura raci ción ón plac place e at an an airp airpor ortt wher where e you you go to to You need to get your boarding get your boarding pass card from the check-in desk.
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cheer
v
aclamar
to shout loudly in order to show your approval or to encourage someone
The crowd stood up and cheered at the end of the concert.
c
15 circular
adj
circular
shaped like a circle
a circular rug
c
13 clean shaven
adj
bien bien afeita afeitado do
for a man to have have no hair hair on his his face
Most businessmen are clean shaven.
c
11 coconut palm
n
coco cocote tero ro
a tree tree on which hich coco coconu nuts ts grow grow
Ther There e are are lots lots of coco coconu nutt palm palms s in Jamaica.
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12 come across
v
enco encont ntra rars rse e
to meet meet some someon one e or disc discov over er something by chance
I came across an old photo of my mother when I was cleaning the house.
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11 come back to it
volver a un asunto
to return to a situation or problem
I won't do that work now – I'll come back to it later.
campaign
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a calm voice/manner
he had a successful career in marketing.
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11 come up
v
surgir
if a problem comes up, it appears
The next time the problem comes up, you will know what to do.
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11 come up with
v
idear algo
to think of a plan, an idea, or a solution to a problem
We need to come up with a good scheme to make money.
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10 commit a crime
cometer un delito
to break the law
I've never committed a crime.
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v
comunicar
to share information with others by We can now communicate speaking, writing, moving your instantly with people on the body, or using other signals other side of the world.
c
10 community
n
comunidad
the people living in a particular a rural/small community area; a group of people with the same interests, nationality, job, etc
c
10 community service
n
serv servic icio io a la comu comuni nida dad d
work ork tha thatt som someo eone ne who has has committed a crime does to help other people instead of going to prison
He had to do 3 months community service – but it's better than going to prison!
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15 companion
n
compañero
someone who you spend a lot of time with or go somewhere with
a travelling companion
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company
n
compañía
an organisation which sells goods or services
a software/telephone company
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compare
v
comparar
to examine the ways in which two people or things are different or similar
The teachers are always comparing me to my sister.
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14 compassion
n
compasión
a feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering
Mother Teresa of Calcutta always showed a lot of compassion.
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5
compete
v
competir
to take part in a race or competition
She's competing for a place in next year's Olympics.
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8
complaint
n
queja
when someone says that something is wrong or not satisfactory
I wrote a letter of complaint to the supermarket.
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compose
v
componer
to write a piece of music
Mozart composed over 40 symphonies.
c
6
computer chip
n
chip
electronic circuits inside a computer
Computer chips are faster than they were 2 years ago.
c
16 concentrate
v
concentrar
to think very carefully about something you are doing and nothing else
Be quiet – I'm trying to concentrate.
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v
concluir
to end something such as a meeting, speech, or piece of writing by doing or saying one last thing
The concert concluded with a firework display.
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11 confident
adj
confiado
certain about your ability to do things well
a confident grin
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consciousness
n
conciencia
when someone is awake and can think and notice things
He lost consciousness (=stopped being conscious) for several minutes.
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3
considerate
adj
considerado
kind and helpful
She is a polite and considerate child.
communicate
conclude
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11 conspiracy theory
n
teoría teoría de la conspi conspirac ración ión an explan explanati ation on of a myste mysteri rious ous event
There are many conspiracy theories about the murder of President Kennedy.
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contemporary
adj
contemporáneo
of the present time; modern
I prefer contemporary music.
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contestant
n
concursante
someone who competes in a contest
I was a contestant in a TV quiz show.
c
1
continent
n
continente
one of the seven main areas of land on the Earth, such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
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contract
n
contrato
a legal agreement between two David Beckham has signed a people or organisations, especially contract to play for Real Madrid. one that involves doing work for a particular amount of money
c
10 convicted
adj
condenado
when a court of law has decided that someone is guilty of a particular crime
c
11 coral reef
n
bar barrera era cor coral aliina, na, ar arreci recife fe large underwater mass of plants de coral and animals
There is a big coral reef off the coast of Australia.
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cosmonaut
n
cosmonauta
The cosmonauts are from Russia.
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council
n
ayuntamiento, Ayuntamiento
c
5
courage
n
coraje
the ability to deal with dangerous or difficult situations without being frightened
c
6
crash
n
accidente
an accident in which a vehicle hits There was a car crash on the something; a sudden, loud noise M42 last night. made when something falls or breaks; when a computer or computer system suddenly stops working
c
11 crater
n
cráter
the round, open part at the top of a There are many craters on the volcano moon.
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create
v
crear
to make something happen or exist The project will create more than 500 jobs.
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creation
n
creación
something that someone has made The museum contains some of his best creations.
c
15 creepy
adj
escalofriante
strange and frightening
c
9
crew
n
tripulación
the people who work together on a a crew member ship, aircraft, or train; a graffiti term meaning an organised group of graffiti artists
c
10 criminal
n
delincuente
someone who has committed a crime
c
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v
criticar
to say that something or someone The film was criticised for being is bad too violent.
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adj
cortar muy corto
cut short
criticise
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an astronaut
Asia is the biggest biggest continent.
He was convicted of murder, and sent to prison for life.
a group of people who are elected Edinburgh City Council to control a town, city, or area
The soldiers fought with great courage.
He told me a creepy story.
A dangerous criminal criminal has escaped from Newcastle prison.
He has cropped hair.
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14 cross
c
2
cross your arms
c
3
crowd
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cruel
c
enfadado
annoyed or angry
Don't be cross with me!
cruz cruzar arse se de braz brazos os
to put put one one of your our arm arms s ove overr the the top of the other
She sat down and crossed her arms.
n
multitud
a large group of people who are together in one place
A large crowd crowd had gathered to wait for the princess.
adj
cruel
extremely unkind, or causing people or animals to suffer
a cruel joke
12 cruelty
n
crueldad
cruel behaviour or a cruel action
There are laws to prevent cruelty to animals.
c
5
cruise
n
crucero
a holiday on a ship, sailing from place to place
We went on a cruise around the Caribbean.
c
5
cruise
v
hacer un crucero
to sail from place to place on holiday
We cruised the waters of the Mediterranean.
c
1
culture
n
cultura
the habits, traditions, and beliefs of Sarah has a degree in Japanese a country, society, or group of culture. people; music, art, theatre, literature, etc
c
4
current
adj
actual
happening or existing now
c
12 curse
n
maldición
magic words which are intended to to put a curse on someone bring bad luck to someone
c
5
n
aduana
the place where your bags are customs officials examined when you are going into a country, to make sure you are not carrying anything illegal
c
15 cute
adj
mono
attractive, often refers to something small, like a baby
c
4
CV
n
CV
a document which describes your Your CV is very impressive – qualifications and the jobs you the job is yours! have done, which you send to an employer that you want to work for
d
3
damage
v
dañar; hacer daño a
to harm or break something
Many buildings were damaged in the storm.
d
3
darkness
n
oscuridad
when there is little or no light
He stumbled around in the darkness looking for the light switch.
d
2
deaf
adj
sordo
unable to hear
Many deaf people learn to lip read.
d
11 decisive
adj
decidido
making decisions quickly and easily
You need to be more decisive.
d
13 decorate
v
decorar
to make something look more They decorated the room with attractive by putting things on it or balloons for her party. around it; to put paint or paper on the walls or other surfaces of a room or building
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12 decorative
adj
decorativo
making something or someone look more attractive
decorative objects
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v
degradar
to treat someone without respect and as if they have no value
They think the advert degrades women.
customs
degrade
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adj
W hat is your current address?
She was a very a cute baby.
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4
degree
n
cualificación
d
4
delicatessen
n
char charcu cute terí ría, a, del delic icat ates esse sen n a shop shop,, or a part part of of a sho shop p whi which ch sells cheeses, cooked meats, salads, etc
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5
depart (from)
v
part partir ir (de) (de)
to leav leave e a plac place, e, espe especi cial ally ly to star startt The train to Lincoln will depart a journey to another place from platform 9.
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departure lounge
n
sala sala de embar embarque que
place place in an airpo airport rt where where you you wait wait before getting on the aeroplane
We waited for our flight in the departure lounge.
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15 deposit
n
depósito
a payment that you make immediately when you decide to buy something, as proof that you will really buy it
They've paid a deposit on a house.
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15 deposit
v
depositar
to put money into a bank or valuable things into a safe place
She deposited £150,000 in a Swiss bank account.
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adj
deprimido
very unhappy, often for a long time She has been feeling very depressed since her marriage broke up.
d
11 deserted
adj
desierto
if a place is deserted, it has no people in it
a deserted street
d
13 desire
n
deseo
a strong feeling that you want something
There is a strong desire for peace among the people.
d
11 despite
a pesar de
used to say that something happened or is true, although something else makes this seem not probable
I'm still pleased with the house despite all the problems we've had.
d
12 destiny
n
destino
the things that will happen to someone in the future
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5
n
determinación
when someone continues trying to He'll need great determination do something, although it is very and skill to win this match. difficult
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13 determined
adj
decidido
wanting to do something very much, and not letting anyone stop you
He's determined to win this match.
d
9
detest
v
detestar
to hate someone or something very much
They used to be friends, but now they absolutely detest each other.
d
6
develop
v
desarrollar
to grow or change and become more advanced, or to make someone or something do this
The baby develops inside the mother for nine months.
d
7
developer
n
prom promot oto or inmobi mobilliari iario o
a perso erson n or comp compan any y that hat buy buys land and builds houses, factories, shops, etc
My uncle is a property developer.
d
7
development
n
desarrollo
when someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced; something new that happens and changes a situation
The nurse will do some tests to check on your child's development.
depressed
determination
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a qualification given for completing I have a degree in Business a university course; a unit for Studies. measuring temperature I bought some salami from the delicatessen.
At last she feels in control control of her own destiny.
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1
dialect
n
dialecto
a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country
d
9
difference
n
diferencia
the way in which two people or What's the difference between things are not the same; when two an ape and a monkey? people or things are not the same
d
9
disadvantage
n
desventaja
something which makes a situation One disadvantage of living in more difficult, or makes you less the country is the lack of public likely to succeed transport.
d
3
discover
v
descubrir
to find something; to be the first They came to California hoping person to find something important to discover gold.
d
12 discovery
n
descubrimiento
when someone discovers The discovery of bones in the something; something or someone garden was reported in the local that is discovered paper.
d
11 discuss
v
discutir
to talk about something with Have you discussed this matter someone and tell each other your with anyone else? ideas or opinions
d
14 discussion
n
discusión
when people talk about something They were having a discussion and tell each other their ideas or about football. opinions
d
6
disease
n
enfermedad
an illness caused by an infection or heart disease by a failure of health and not by an accident
d
9
display
v
mostrar
to arrange something somewhere so that people can see it; to show something electronically such as on a computer screen
d
12 disturb
v
perturbar
to interrupt what someone is doing Don't disturb him, he needs to by making noise or annoying them sleep.
d
7
do (a lot of) good
v
hacer (mucho) bien
to be of help
A holiday will do you good.
d
7
do your best
v
hacer lo que se puede
to try as hard as possible
You should always do your best.
d
13 double chin
n
papa papada da
an area area of skin skin hang hangin ing g unde underr the the jaw
My dad's a bit fat – he's got a double chin.
d
12 doubt
v
duda
to feel uncertain about something or think that something is not probable
I doubt that I'll get the job.
d
6
v
descargar
to copy computer programs or information electronically, usually from a large computer to a small one
You can download this software free from their website.
d
15 dozen
n
docena
twelve, or a group of twelve
There were about a dozen people at the party.
d
2
n
driv drivee-th thru ru
a plac place e wher where e you you buy buy thin things gs without leaving your car
I bought a hamburger at the drive-thru.
download
drive-thru
abcdefghi
He spoke a strange dialect – I couldn't understand a word!
There were some family photographs displayed on his desk.
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6
n
droga
an illegal substance that people take to make them feel happy; a chemical substance used as a medicine
He started taking/using drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
d
15 dwarf
n
enano
an imaginary creature like a little man, in children's stories
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
e
1
earn
v
ganar
to get money for doing work
She earns more than £40,000 a year.
e
7
effect
n
efecto
a change, reaction, or result that is We don't know the long-term caused by something effects of this drug.
e
6
electronic
adj
electrónico
Electronic equipment consists of things such as computers, televisions, and radios
I have an electronic dictionary.
e
15 elf
n
elfo
a small person with pointed ears who has magic powers in children's stories
I love the elves in The Lord of the Rings .
e
2
emergency service
n
servic servicio io de emerge emergenci ncia a
police police,, ambula ambulance nce or fire fire brigad brigade e
The emerg emergenc ency y servic services es arrive arrived d quickly to the scene of the crash.
e
1
emigrate
v
emigrar
to leave your own country to go and live in another one
We're thinking of emigrating to New Zealand.
e
1
emotional
adj
emocional
showing strong feelings, or making Her father gave an emotional people have strong feelings speech at the wedding.
e
2
employee
n
empleado
someone who is paid to work for a How many employees does the person or company firm have?
e
4
employer
n
empleador
a person or company that pays people to work for them
My employer is very good.
e
4
enclose
v
adjuntar
to send something in the same envelope or parcel as something else
I enclose a map of the area.
e
7
endangered
adj adj
en vías vías de extinc tinciión
ani animal mals or or pl plants ants which hich may may soo soon n Tigers are one of the world’s not exist because there are very most endangered animals. few now alive
e
9
enjoyment
n
disfrute
when you enjoy something
She gets a lot of enjoyment from music.
e
8
enormous
adj
enorme
extremely large
This living room is enormous.
e
1
entertainment
n
entretenimiento
shows, fifilms, te television, or other performances or activities that entertain people
popular entertainment
e
6
entire
adj
entero
whole or complete
She spent her entire life caring for other people.
e
1
environment
n
ento entorn rno, o, med medio io amb ambie ient nte e the the situ situat atio ion n that that you you liv live e or wor work k in, and how it influences how you feel
We are working in a very competitive environment.
e
15 epic
n
épica
a story or film which is very long and contains a lot of action
I watched Gladiator – Gladiator – what an epic film!
e
8
n
episodio
one programme of a series shown Did you see last week's episode on television of The of The X-Files ?
drug
episode
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5
n
equipo
the things that are used for a particular activity or purpose
kitchen/office equipment
e
12 eternal
adj
eterno
continuing forever, or seeming to continue forever
eternal youth
e
11 even though
aunque
although
He still smokes, even though he's got asthma.
e
2
event
n
suceso
something that happens, especially Local people have been something important or unusual shocked by recent events in the town.
e
13 exchange
v
intercambiar
to give something to someone and It's traditional for the two teams receive something similar from to exchange shirts after the them game.
e
5
exhausted
adj
agotado, exhausto
very tired
e
3
explain
v
explicar
to make something clear or easy to Can you explain why you did understand by giving reasons for it this? or details about it
e
11 extinct
adj
extinto
if a type of animal is extinct, it does The dodo became extinct in not now exist 1681.
e
2
n
contacto visual
if two people make eye contact, We made eye contact across they look at each other at the same the crowded room. time
e
13 eyebrows
n
ceja
the thin line of hair that is above each eye
She has big eyebrows.
e
13 eyelashes
n
pestaña
one of the short hairs that grow from the edge of your eyelids
false eyelashes
f
3
adj
fiel
if your husband, wife, or partner is a faithful husband faithful, they do not have a sexual relationship with anyone else
f
13 fall in love with (someone)
v
enam enamor orar arse se de (alg (algui uien en)) to star startt lov lovin ing g som someo eone ne,, who who you you I fell in love with John. did not know or did not love before
f
3
fall out with (someone) v
f
4
fame
f
8
f
equipment
eye contact
faithful
I'm too exhausted to take the dog for a walk tonight.
pel pelearse arse con con (al (alg guien uien))
to argu argue e wi with some someon one e and and stop top being friendly with them
I fell out with my best friend when she talked about me behind my back.
n
fama
when you are known by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc
fame and fortune
fantastic
adj
estupendo
very good
He looks fantastic in that suit.
4
fascinating
adj
fascinante
extremely interesting
I found the movie fascinating.
f
3
fast-flowing
adj
de corriente rápida
when water is moving quickly
The river is fast-flowing and dangerous.
f
12 favour
n
favor
something that you do to help someone
Could you do me a favour please?
f
16 feel confident
sentirse seguro
feel sure that you can do something
I felt very confident when I went for the job interview.
f
16 feel fine
sentirse bien
feel well
I feel fine.
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1
sentirse aislado
fell that other people know I always feel left out because I something that you do not; feel that don't like football. other people are having a good time, and you are not
f
16 feel lonely
sentirse solo
feel sad because you are alone
f
16 feel sorry for
sentir pena por
feel sad because someone else is I felt sorry for Fred – he was unhappy or having a bad time really ill.
f
16 feel strange
sentirse extraño
feel that something is not normal or I feel a bit strange – I think I'll go not right to bed.
f
16 feel stupid
sentir sentirse se estúpi estúpido do
feel feel that that you you are not intel intellig ligent ent
I felt felt reall really y stupid stupid when when forgot forgot your name!
f
16 feel the need
sent sentir ir la nece necesi sida dad d
feel feel you you must must do some someth thin ing g
I don' don'tt feel feel the the need need to drin drink k alcohol.
f
16 feel up to (something)
sentirse con ánimos para (algo)
feel that you are able to do something
I don't feel up to going to the party – sorry!
f
8
fictional
de ficción
existing only in fiction
a fictional character
f
4
fill in a form
rellenar rellenar un formulari formulario o
complete complete a form by writing writing on it
I had to fill in a form when when I applied for the job.
f
1
find out
v
averiguar (algo)
to get information about I must find out the train times. something, or to learn a fact for the first time
f
7
fingerprint
n
huella digital
the mark made on something by the pattern of curved lines on the end of someone's finger
The police found fingerprints all over the murder weapon.
f
1
fit in
v
encajar
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by them
He doesn't fit in with the other pupils in his class.
f
5
flight
n
vuelo
a journey in an aircraft; when something flies or moves through the air
Have you booked your flight yet?
f
16 flow
n
corriente
when something such as a liquid moves somewhere in a smooth, continuous way
the flow of information
f
11 forbid
v
prohibir
to order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen
I forbid you to see that boy again.
f
1
adj
extranjero
belonging to or coming from another country, not your own
I really like foreign films.
f
13 freckles
n
peca
very small, brown spots on your skin from the sun
She has lots of freckles on her face.
f
16 freedom
n
libertad
the right to live in the way you want religious freedom and make your own decisions; when someone is no longer a prisoner
f
8
adj
muy frío
very cold
It's absolutely freezing in here.
f
14 frighten
v
asustar
to make someone afraid or nervous
It frightens me when he drives so fast.
feel left out
foreign
freezing
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adj
Don't feel lonely – I'm here now!
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13 fringe
n
flequillo
hair that is cut short and straight at I have a long fringe. the top of someone's face
f
9
frustrated
adj
frustrado
annoyed because things are not I'm very frustrated at/with my happening in the way that you lack of progress. want, or in the way that they should
f
4
full-time
adj
a titiempo co completo
happening or or wo working fo for th the wh whole I work f ull-time. of the working week and not only part of it
f
7
fund
n
fondo
an amount of money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
a pension fund
f
14 furious
adj
furioso
extremely angry
He's furious at the way he's been treated.
f
3
furiously
adv
furiosamente
in a very angry way
"Get out of here!" she shouted furiously.
g
9
gang
n
banda, pandilla
a group of young people who spend time together, usually fighting with other groups and behaving badly
a member of a gang
g
6
gene
n
gen
a part of a cell that is passed on from a parent to a child and that controls particular characteristics
Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for causing this disease.
g
6
genetic
adj
genético
relating to genes
a rare genetic disorder
g
3
gentleness
n
dulzura
not violent or aggressive
Gentleness is a wonderful thing.
g
5
geomagnetic North Pole
n
el Polo Norte geomagnetico
one of the earth’s four North Poles David Hempleman-Adams was the first person to walk solo to the Geomagnetic North Pole.
g
2
gesture
n
gesto
a movement you make with your He made a rude gesture at the hand, arm, or head to express crowd. what you are thinking or feeling
g
2
gesture
v
gesticular
to move your hand, arm, or head to He gestured towards the express what you are thinking or window. feeling
g
10 get (someone) down
v
entristecer
to make someone feel unhappy
g
10 get away with (something)
v
salirse con la suya
to succeed in doing something bad He shouldn't treat you like that. or wrong without being punished or Don't let him get away with it. criticised
g
13 get back together
v
volver
stop being separated
He got back together with his wife after 2 years apart.
g
10 get caught
v
ser ser atra atrapa pado do
be disc discov over ered ed doin doing g some someth thin ing g wrong
The burglar got caught as he was leaving the house.
g
13 get divorced
v
divorciarse
to officially stop being married
My parents got divorced when I was seven.
g
13 get engaged
v
comprometerse
to promise to get married
My brother has just got engaged to his girlfriend.
g
5
v
entrar en (coche / taxi)
to enter
W e got in the car.
get in (the car / a taxi)
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It really gets me down sometimes!
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10 get into trouble
v
meters meterse e en probl problema emas s
be discov discovere ered d doing doing someth somethin ing g wrong
My brother often gets into trouble at school.
g
13 get married
v
casarse
to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife
We got married last year.
g
5
get on (a plane / train / v bus / bike)
subir a (avión / tr tren / autobús / bicicleta)
to enter
W e got on the plane to Brazil.
g
3
get on (well) with (someone)
v
llevarse (bien) con (alguien)
to have a good, friendly relationship with someone
I get on well with my teachers.
g
6
get ready for (school)
v
prepararse para (la escuela)
prepare to go (to school)
I get ready f or or school at 7:30am.
g
12 ghost
n
fantasma
the spirit of a dead person which appears to people who are alive
Do you believe in ghosts?
g
4
gig
n
concierto
a performance of pop or rock music
I went to a great gig last night.
g
2
give a warm smile
mostrar una amplia sonrisa
smile in a friendly way
She gave me a warm smile when we met.
g
16 give up
v
dejar (algo)
if you give up a habit such as I gave up smoking two years smoking or alcohol, you stop doing ago. it or having it; to stop doing something before you have completed it, usually because it is too difficult
g
11 go away
v
irse
to leave a place; to leave your home in order to spend time in a different place, usually for a holiday
Go away – I'm busy.
g
6
go into
v
entrar en detalles
to describe, discuss, or examine something in a detailed way
She didn't go into any detail about the job.
g
12 go out
v
salir
to leave a place in order to go Are you going going out tonight? somewhere else; if two people go out together, they have a romantic relationship with each other
g
13 go out (together)
v
salir juntos
to have a romantic relationship with someone
g
2
got to be going
Me tengo que ir
something you say when you have "… got to be going." to leave a place or someone "Me too, bye."
g
9
graffiti
n
graffiti
writing or pictures painted on walls There's some graffiti on the wall and public places, usually illegally of my school.
g
13 groom
n
novio
a man who is getting married
The groom looked happy.
g
15 guilty
adj
culpable
having broken a law
The jury found her guilty (=decided that she was guilty of a crime).
h
1
mitad
one of two equal parts of something; ½
Rice is eaten by half of the world's population.
half of
abcdefghi
They'd been going out together for years before they got married.
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7
halfway
adj/ adv
a mi mitad tad de de cam camiino
at an equ equal dist istanc ance bet betw ween een tw two the halfway point places, or in the middle of a period of time
h
9
hang out with (someone)
v
salir mucho con (alguien)
to spend a lot of time in a particular I hang out with my friends on place or with a particular group of Sundays. people
h
8
harm
n
daño
hurt someone or damage
h
14 have a tantrum
tener una rabieta
when a small child cries My two-year-old sister had a uncontrollably uncontrollably for no good reason, tantrum in the supermarket – it often in a public place was so embarrassing!
h
8
health
n
salud
the condition of your body
to be in good/poor health
h
13 highlights
n
mechas
when some of your hair is dyed a different colour, usually blonde
Sarah's got new blonde highlights.
h
9
n
escena hip-hop, mundo del hip-hop
the community of people who There's a great hip-hop scene in make, or are interested in, hip-hop New York. music
h
12 holy
adj
santo
very religious or pure
a holy man
h
6
n
pági página na de inic inicio io
a page page in the the Worl World d Wide Wide Web Web
I've I've just just buil builtt a new new home homepa page ge for my website.
h
10 honest
adj
honesto
sincere and telling the truth
If you want my honest opinion, I think your hair looks awful.
h
9
v
quedar pa para ve verse co con (alguien)
meet someone
I hooked up with an old friend when I visited Glasgow.
h
14 horrified
adj
horrorizado
shocked
I was horrified when I saw the phone bill.
h
14 hot-headed
adj
exaltado
someone who becomes angry very Terry is very hot-headed – he's easily always getting angry.
h
2
¿Cómo va la vida?
question you ask when you want to Hi Harry, how’s life? know if someone is well - similar to "How are you?"
h
11 however
sin embargo
used when you are about to say something which is surprising compared with what you have just said
h
3
hug
v
abrazar
to put your arms around someone They hugged and kissed each and hold them tightly, usually other. because you love them
h
6
human
adj
humano
relating to people or their characteristics
The accident was caused by human error (=a person's mistake).
h
8
humiliation
n
humillación
when someone is extremely embarrassed
She suffered the humiliation humiliation of being criticised in public.
h
16 humour
n
humor
the quality of being funny, or things His speech was full of humour. that are funny
h
11 hypnotic
adj
hipnótico
placing someone in a mental state This music is very hypnotic! like sleep, in which their thoughts can be easily influenced
hip-hop scene
homepage
hook up with (someone)
How’s life?
abcdefghi
W e had a car crash, but there was no harm done, luckily.
He has always been a successful businessman. However, things have not been going well for him this year.
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11 hypnotise
v
hipnotizar
to place someone in a mental state I hypnotised my friend to help like sleep, in which their thoughts him give up smoking. can be easily influenced
h
11 hypnotist
n
hipnotizador
someone who hypnotises people
I want to be a hypnotist so I can help people.
i
6
I know what you mean
Ya sé lo que quieres decir
something you say when you agree with someone
"Sarah’s really pretty." "I know what you mean."
i
7
identify
v
identificar
to recognise someone or The gunman in W ednesday's something and say or prove who or attack has been identified as what they are Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver.
i
14 idiot
n
idiota
a stupid person or someone who is Like an idiot, I believed him. behaving in a stupid way
i
6
si
used to say that something will happen only after something else happens or is true; used to talk about something that might happen or be true
i
11 ignore
v
ignorar
to pay no attention to something or They just ignored him and someone carried on with the game.
i
15 illegal
adj
ilegal
not allowed by law
illegal drugs/weapons
i
15 illogical
adj
ilógico
not based on careful thought
It would be illogical for them to stop at this stage.
i
9
n
imaginación
the part of your mind that creates There's nothing out here – it's ideas or pictures of things that are just your imagination. imagination. not real or that you have not seen
i
13 imaginative
adj
imaginativo
something which is imaginative is new or clever and often unusual
i
11 immediate
n
inmediato
happening or done without waiting The government has promised or very soon after something else; to take immediate action. important now and needing attention
i
1
immigrant
n
inmigrante
someone who comes to live in a different country
My grandfather was an immigrant to England.
i
1
immigrate
v
inmigrar
to come to live in a different country
My grandparents immigrated to England in 1941.
i
1
immigration
n
inmigración
when someone comes to live in a different country
immigration policy
i
6
immortality
n
inmo inmort rtal alid idad ad
when when some someth thin ing g or some someon one e live lives s I don't believe in immortality. forever
i
15 impatient
adj
impaciente
wanting something to happen as soon as possible
We were up early, impatient impatient to make a start.
i
16 imply
v
sugerir
to suggest or show something, without saying it directly
Are you implying implying that I'm I'm fat?
i
15 impolite
adj
descortés
not polite
Don't be impolite to your teacher!
if
imagination
abcdefghi
We'll have the party in the garden if the weather's good.
an imaginative use of colour
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15 impossible
i
imposible
if an action or event is impossible, an impossible task it cannot happen or be done
11 in spite of
a pesar de
although something exists or happens
He still smokes, in spite of all the health warnings.
i
14 in that case
en ese caso
therefore
"I'm sorry, we've no pizzas." "In that case, I’ll have a burger please."
i
1
v
aume aument ntar ar,, eng engra rand ndec ecer er
to get get big bigge gerr or or to to mak make e som somet ethi hing ng Eating fatty food increases the bigger in size or amount risk of heart disease.
i
11 incredible
adj
increíble
very good, exciting, or large
W e had an incredible time that summer.
i
13 independent
adj
independiente
not controlled or ruled by anyone else
an independent state/company
i
4
n
industria
all the companies involved in a particular type of business
the entertainment industry
i
15 inexpensive
adj
económico
cheap but of good quality
inexpensive children's clothes
i
15 informal
adj
informal
relaxed and friendly
an informal discussion/meeting
i
4
n
tecnología de la the study of computers and información, informática technology
i
11 inhabitant
n
habitante
someone who lives in a particular a city with 10 million inhabitants place
i
3
injure
v
dañar
to hurt a person, animal, or part of She injured her ankle when she your body fell.
i
9
inner-city
n
zona zona urbana urbana deprim deprimida ida
the centre centre of a city, city, often often the poorer areas
I live in the inner-city. It's exciting, but noisy.
i
12 inscription
n
inscripción
words that are written or cut in something
The inscription on the gravestone was almost illegible. illegible.
i
13 insensitive
adj
insensible
not noticing or not caring about other people's feelings
an insensitive remark
i
7
inspector
n
inspector
someone whose job is to check a factory inspector that things are being done correctly; a police officer of middle rank
i
7
install
v
instalar
to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use; to put software onto a computer
i
6
intelligence
n
inteligencia
the ability to learn, understand, and She is a child of high think about things intelligence.
i
4
intention
n
intención
something that you want and plan to do
increase
industry
Information Technology
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adj
I'm studying Information Technology at university.
The school has installed a burglar alarm.
I have no intention of resigning.
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i
4
interview
n
entrevista
a meeting in which someone asks I had an interview last week for you questions to see if you are a job in London. suitable for a job or course; a meeting in which someone is asked questions for a newspaper article, television show, etc
i
4
interview
v
entrevistar
to ask someone questions in an interview
i
3
introduce
v
presentar
to tell someone another person's He took me round the room and name the first time that they meet; introduced me to everyone. to tell an audience who is going to speak to them or perform for them
i
1
invade
v
invadir
to enter a country by force in order Portugal was invaded by the to take control of it French in 1807.
i
6
invention
n
invento
something that has been designed A lot of great inventions inventions have or created for the first time come from America.
i
5
invest
v
invertir
to give money to a bank, business, He's invested over a million etc, or buy something, because pounds in the city's waterfront you hope to get a profit restoration project.
i
6
investigate
v
investigar
to try to discover all the facts about He has been questioned by something, especially a crime or detectives investigating Jenkins' accident murder.
i
2
invite
v
invitar
to ask someone to come to a social event
i
15 irregular
adj
irregular
irregular actions or events happen an irregular heartbeat with a different amount of time between each one
i
15 irresponsible
adj
irresponsable
not thinking about the possible bad an irresponsible attitude results of what you are doing
i
1
It is (un)common for
(No) Es normal que
it doesn't happen often
It's uncommon for English people to get up at 6am.
i
8
item
n
elemento
a single thing in a set or on a list
It was the last item on the list.
j
14 jogger
n
persona que corre como someon someone e who who runs runs for exerci exercise se ejercicio
There There's 's a jogger jogger in the the park park..
j
1 join in
v
participar
to become involved in an activity with other people
We're playing cards. Would you like to join in?
j
5 journey
n
viaje
when you travel from one place to a car/train journey another
j
10 joyriding
n
robo de coches por diversión
stealing cars and driving them fast Joyriding is a big problem in my and dangerously town because young people have nothing to do.
j
1 just over
poco más de
a little bit more
There are just over 1 million people in Manchester.
j
1 just under
poco menos de
a little bit less
There are just under 8 million people in London.
abcdefghi
Police are interviewing a 43-yearold man in connection with the murder.
They've invited us to the wedding.
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14 keep your cool
mantener la calma
stay calm
You need to keep your cool – calm down!
k
2
kindergarten
n
guardería
in the UK, a school for children under five
My little brother is only 4 – he's still in kindergarten.
k
9
kindness
n
amabilidad
when someone is kind
Thanks for all your kindness this morning.
k
2
knowledge
n
conocimiento
information and understanding that He will easily find a job with his you have in your mind knowledge and skills.
l
1
(a) lot (of)
n
mucho
a large number or amount of people or things
l
11 landscape
n
paisaje
the appearance of an area of land, The cathedral dominates the especially in the countryside landscape for miles around.
l
14 launch
v
lanzar
to send a spacecraft or bomb into the air, or a ship into the water
l
2
lean forward
v
incl inclin inar arse se hac hacia ia adel adelan ante te move move you yourr bod body y tow towar ards ds som someo eone ne Lean forward, so you can hear or something me.
l
2
learning disabilities
n
problemas de aprendizaje
problems with learning
Someone in my class has learning disabilities. disabilities.
l
10 leave school
v
dejar la escuela
finish studying
I left school when I was 18.
l
9
adj
legal
allowed by law
Is it legal to carry a handgun?
l
15 legend
n
leyenda
an old story or set of stories from ancient times; a famous person
the legend of King Arthur
l
10 lend
v
prestar
to give something to someone for She lent me her car for the a period of time, expecting that weekend. they will then give it back to you
l
3
let (someone) down
v
dece decepc pcio iona narr
to disa disapp ppoi oint nt some someon one e by fail failin ing g to You shouldn't let people down. do what you agreed to do
l
6
lifestyle
n
estilo de vida
the way you live your life
You have a very healthy lifestyle.
l
8
limit
n
límite
the largest amount of something that is possible or allowed
a time limit
l
11 live life to the full
vivir vivir a tope tope
alway always s try to have have a good good time time
You should should live live life life to the full. full.
l
2
long time, no see.
Cuánto tiempo.
something you say when you meet Hi! Long time no see. How are someone who you have not seen you? for a long time
l
2
look (nervous)
v
parecer (nervioso)
to appear nervous
l
2
look (someone) up
v
busc buscar ar (a algu alguie ien n / algo algo)) to look look at a boo book k or or com compu pute terr in in order to find information
I looked up an old friend.
l
6
look into
v
investigar algo
to examine the facts about a situation
They are looking into the causes of the accident.
l
9
look up to (someone)
v
admirar
to respect and admire someone
I look up to my father.
legal
abcdefghi
There were a lot of people outside the building.
to launch a rocket/satellite rocket/satellite
You look nervous – what's wrong?
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l
2
l
14 lose your temper
l
13 love
l
11 luxurious
lose touch with
m 15 madness
v
perder contacto
to stop communicating with We've lost touch over the years. someone, usually because they do not live near you now
perder los estribos
become angry
n
amor
when you like someone very much He's madly in love with (=he and have romantic or sexual loves) her. feelings for them; when you like a friend or person in your family very much
adj
de lujo, lujoso
very comfortable and expensive
a luxurious hotel
n
locura
stupid or dangerous behaviour; mental illness
It would be madness to give up your job when you've just bought a house.
You lose your temper very easily – are you stressed? stressed?
m
7
make a difference
cambiar las cosas (para change things, usually for the bien) better
It'll make a big difference if you study every day.
m
7
make a mess
crear un desorden, generar desorden
make things untidy
W hy do you always make a mess?
m
7
make an effort
hacer un esfuerzo
try hard
Make an effort to do your homework – it's important!
m
7
make fun of (someone) v
burlarse de (alguien)
make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way
Don't make fun of your little sister!
m
7
make money
hacer dinero
earn money by working
You've made a lot of money since you became a Formula 1 driver!
m
7
make progress
progresar
move forward
W e're not making any progress.
m
7
make room
crear espacio, hacer espacio
create space
Can you make room for one more person in the car?
m
7
make sense
tener sentido
understand something
That doesn't make sense!
m 10 make up an excuse
inventarse una excusa
think of a reason to explain why you did something wrong
I don't want to go to the party – I'll have to make up an excuse.
m 11 make up your mind
decidirse
decide
Make up your mind – are you coming to cinema or not?
m
5
mast
n
mástil
a tall pole on a boat that supports its sails; a tall metal pole that sends out television, radio or mobile phone signals
The ship has a 100m mast.
m
9
masterpiece
n
obra maestra
a painting, book, or film that is generally considered considered to be of excellent quality
Mona Lisa is widely regarded as Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.
m 12 meaningless
adj
sin sentido
without any meaning or purpose
He produced yet another set of meaningless statistics.
m 13 medium height
n
esta estatu tura ra medi media a
of aver averag age e heig height ht
Fred is medium height – about 1.8 metres.
m
v
encontrarse
to meet another person in order to I met up with a few friends do something together yesterday.
2
meet up
abcdefghi
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6
memory
n
memoria
your ability to remember; something that you remember
m
3
microphone
n
micrófono
a piece of electrical equipment for Speak into the microphone. recording or broadcasting sounds, or for making sounds louder
m
3
mile
n
milla
a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1609 metres or 1760 yards
The nearest station is two miles from here.
m
5
minor
adj
menor
not important or serious
a minor offence
m
5
miss (the flight)
v
perd perder er (el (el vuel vuelo) o)
to arri arrive ve too too late late to get get on a bus, bus, train, or aircraft
I missed the plane, and had to wait 6 hours for the next one!
m 12 misunderstand
v
malinterpretar
to not understand someone or something correctly
He misunderstood the question completely.
m
n
mezcla
a substance made of other substances that have been combined
m 13 mole
n
lunar
a small, dark mark on the skin
m 11 monsoon
n
monzón
the season when there is heavy rain in Southern Asia
m 11 moon buggy
n
buggy lunar
a small car designed for driving on The best way to travel on the the moon moon is in a moon buggy.
más y más
an increasing number
mezquita
a building where Muslims say their I go to the mosque every Friday. prayers
la mayoría
almost all of a group of people or Most people think he's guilty. things; a larger amount than anyone or anything else
n
autopista
a long, wide road, usually used by There's a noisy motorway traffic travelling fast over long outside my house. It’s terrible! distances
m 13 moustache
n
bigotes
a line of hair that some men grow above their mouths
He has a huge moustache.
m 14 mugger
n
atracador
someone who mugs people
He was hit over the head by a mugger who stole his mobile phone.
m 12 mummy
n
momia
a dead body covered in cloth, especially from ancient Egypt
an Egyptian mummy
m
n
ase asesin sinato ato, homic omiciidio
the the cri crime of inte inten ntion tional ally ly kill illing someone
to commit murder
m 15 mythical
adj
mítico
existing in a myth; imaginary or not a mythical character true
n
n
nación
a country or the people living in a country
m
9
1
mixture
more and more
m 13 mosque
m
1
most
m
7
motorway
7
5
murder
nation
abcdefghi
n
John has an amazing memory for historical facts.
Add milk to the mixture mixture and stir stir until smooth.
He has a mole on his nose. A monsoon has caused terrible damage in China.
It's becoming more and more difficult to pass the exam.
African/Asian nations nations
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n
11 native
n
2
n
nativo
your native town or country is the place where you were born; your native language is the first language you learn
nice seeing you.
encantado encantad o de verte
something you say when you finish Goodbye Joe, it was nice seeing seeing someone you.
2
nod your head
asentir con la cabeza
move your head up and down to mean "yes"
He nodded his head in agreement.
n
7
nomadic
adj
nómada
nomadic people move from place to place
I'd like to live a nomadic lifestyle.
o
13 offer
n
oferta
a promise to give something to somebody
They decided to offer the job to Jo.
o
4
adj
oficial
approved by the government or someone in authority
the official language of Singapore
o
16 on and on
sin parar
not stopping
He was talking on and on for hours!
o
8
on holiday
de vacaciones
away from home or work, visiting a I'll be away on holiday for 3 place for pleasure weeks.
o
8
on offer
de oferta
available for a cheaper price than usual
I bought this computer on offer – it was really cheap!
o
8
on strike
en huelga
when people are not working because they want more money, etc
The workers are all on strike.
o
8
on the phone
al teléfono
when someone is talking on the telephone
She was on the phone for hours!
o
16 on the up and up
cada vez mejor
getting better
My job is going very well – I'm on the up and up!
o
8
on time
a tiempo
not early or late
I got to school on time.
o
8
on TV
en la televisión
in a television programme
There's never anything good on TV!
o
2
opportunity
n
oportunidad
a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something; the chance to get a job
a wonderful opportunity
o
10 option
n
opción
a choice
That's an option you might like to consider.
o
13 order
v
exigir, ma mandar a alguien to give someone an instruction that He ordered them to leave. hacer algo they must obey
o
12 ornament
n
adorno
an attractive object that is used as My mother has a beautiful a decoration in a home or garden ornament from China.
o
10 owe
v
deber
to have to pay money back to someone
You still owe me money.
o
8
adj
paranoico
when you have paranoia
Stop being so paranoid – no one's talking about you.
official
paranoid
abcdefghi
adj
It was a custom in his native Algeria.
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p
6
Parkinson's disease
n
p
4
part-time
adj a titiempo pa parcial /adv
working or or st studying on only f or or pa part of of a part-time job/student the day or the week
p
12 pass away
v
morir
to die
She passed away peacefully in her sleep.
p
12 passageway
n
pasi pasill llo o
a path path thro throug ugh h a buil buildi ding ng or ship ship
Walk Walk alon along g the the pass passag agew eway ay to get into the garden.
p
5
passport
n
pasaporte
an official document, often a small a British passport book, that you need to enter or leave a country
p
3
pat
v
dar palmaditas
to touch a person or animal with a She stopped to pat the dog. flat hand in a gentle, friendly way
p
10 pay a fine
pagar una multa
to pay money because you have done something illegal
I parked the car illegally, and now I have to pay a fine.
p
12 pay off
v
paga pagarr
to pay pay all all of the the mone money y that that you owe
I must pay off my credit card bill!
p
7
peaceful
adj
pacífico
without violence; quiet and calm
a peaceful protest
p
1
percentage
n
porcentaje
an amount of something, often The percentage of women who expressed as a number out of 100 work has risen steadily.
p
15 performance
n
actuación
acting, singing, dancing, or playing I’ve never seen a performance music to entertain people of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
p
5
personality
n
personalidad
the way you are as a person
She's got a lovely, bubbly personality.
p
3
persuade
v
persuadir
to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it
We managed to persuade him to come with us.
p
10 pick-pocketing
n
robarle la cartera a alguien; carterista
the act of stealing things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd
Pick-pocketing is one of the oldest and most widespread crimes in the world.
p
9
piece (masterpiece) (masterpiece)
n
ped pedazo azo; ob obra maest aestrra
an amou amount nt of so someth methiing, or a part art In the graffiti world, pieces are of something; a graffiti term actually quite rare. meaning a painting by a graffiti artist (short for masterpiece for masterpiece))
p
5
pity
n
lástima
a feeling of sympathy for someone It's not pity she needs, it's practical help.
p
14 plain-looking
adj
de apariencia co corriente
not es especially attractive
p
2
plan
v
planear
to think about and decide what you We're just planning our holidays. are going to do or how you are going to do something
p
6
planet
n
planeta
a large, round object in space that Jupiter is the largest planet in moves around the sun or another our solar system. star
abcdefghi
enfermedad de Parkinson
a disease that usually affects old people, and which causes problems with the memory and shaking
My grandfather is very ill with Parkinson's disease.
Jane is is pl plain-looking, bu but everyone likes her.
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p
5
n
plataforma
the area in a railway station where The train for London, you get on and off the train Paddington, will depart from platform 12.
p
13 plump
adj
grueso
quite fat; pleasantly round or full
a plump child
p
1
poem
n
poema
a piece of writing, especially one that has short lines and uses words that sound the same
love/war poems
p
1
poet
n
poeta
someone who writes poems
I enjoy writing – I want to be a poet.
p
1
politics
n
política
ideas and activities relating to how He has little interest in local a country or area is governed politics.
p
13 ponytail
n
coleta
hair tied at the back of your head I think ponytails look really good so that it hangs down like a horse's on men. tail
p
8
popularity
n
popularidad
the quality of being liked by many people
p
1
population
n
población
all the people living in a particular a 9% rise in the prison area, or all the people or animals population of a particular type
p
9
portrait
n
retrato
a painting, drawing, or photograph a portrait of the princess of someone
p
9
possibility
n
posibilidad
a chance that something may happen or be true
a distinct/real possibility
p
13 powder
n
polvo
a dry substance made of many small, loose grains
curry powder
p
13 pray
v
rezar
to speak to a god in order to show Let us pray for all the sick your feelings or to ask for children. something
p
1
prefer
v
preferir
to like someone or something more I prefer cats to dogs. than another person or thing
p
9
preference
n
preferencia
when you like something or someone more than another person or thing
personal preferences
p
9
preparation
n
preparación
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something
Did you do much preparation for your interview?
p
8
presenter
n
presentador
someone who introduces a radio or I'm a TV presenter – I present a television programme quiz show.
p
13 priest
n
sacerdote
someone who performs religious duties and ceremonies
I want to be a priest – I'm very religious.
p
10 prison
n
prisión
a place where criminals are kept as a punishment
He's spent most of his life in prison.
p
8
n
intimidad
when you are alone and people cannot see or hear what you are doing
I hate sharing a bedroom – I never get any privacy.
platform
privacy
abcdefghi
the increasing popularity of organic produce
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10 probation
n
libertad condicional
a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison
p
8
n
productor
someone who controls how a film, a film/record producer play, programme, or musical recording is made
p
12 profession
n
profesión
a type of work that needs special training or education
What's your profession?
p
3
programmer
n
programador
someone who writes computer programs as a job
I'm a computer programmer.
p
3
promise
v
prometer
to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen
She promised to write to me every week.
p
9
prove
v
probar
to show that something is true
They knew who had stolen the money, but they couldn't prove it.
p
9
provide
v
proporcionar
to supply something to someone
This booklet provides useful information about local services.
p
8
psychological
adj
psicológico
relating to the human mind and feelings
psychological psychological problems
p
8
psychologist
n
psicólogo
someone who has studied the human mind and feelings
My uncle, Sigmund, is a psychologist in Vienna.
p
10 punishment
n
castigo
when someone is punished
He had to stay in his bedroom as a punishment for fighting.
p
13 purity
n
pureza
the quality of being pure
air purity
p
12 pyramid
n
pirámide
a shape with a square base and four triangular sides that meet to form a point at the top
I've always wanted to go to Egypt to see the great pyramids.
p
4
qualification
n
cualificación
what you get when you pass an exam or a course
legal/medical qualifications
q
1
(a) quarter (of)
n
un cuarto de
one of four equal parts of something; ¼
q
7
quality
n
calidad
how good or bad something is
q
14 queue up
v
hacer cola
to stand in a row in order to wait for They're queuing up to get something tickets.
q
8
n
progra programa ma de concur concurso so
a type type or TV progra programme mme in which which I won £50,000 on a quiz show! people answer questions to try and win money or prizes
q
13 Qur’an
n
Corán
the holy book of Islam
I read the Qur'an every day, because I am a Muslim.
q
2
raise
v
levantar
to lift something to a higher position
I need to raise my chair – it’s too low.
r
2
raise your eyebrows
arquear las cejas
move your eyebrows eyebrows up, to show that you are surprised
She raised her eyebrows when I told her I was moving to Australia.
producer
quiz show
abcdefghi
to be on probation
A quarter of the island's island's residents speak English. good/high quality
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r
12 reach
v
llegar a
to arrive somewhere; to stretch We won't reach Miami till five or your arm and hand to touch or take six o'clock. something
r
9
reaction
n
reacción
something you say, feel, or do because of something that has happened
What was his reaction to the news?
r
8
reality TV
n
reality TV
television programmes that show real people in real situations
Big Brother is a reality TV show.
r
8
reasonable
adj
razonable
fair and showing good judgment
It's not reasonable to expect people to work those hours.
r
6
recognise
v
reconocer
to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced them before
I recognised her from her picture.
r
4
record
n
documento, ar archivo, historial
information that is written on paper My teacher keeps a record of or stored on computer so that it my absences. can be used in the future
r
5
recover
v
recuperarse
to become healthy or happy again It takes a long time to recover after an illness, injury, or period of from surgery. sadness
r
8
reflect
v
reflejar
if a surface reflects heat, light, sound, etc, it sends the light, etc back and does not absorb it
r
13 refuse
v
negarse a
to say that you will not do or accept I asked him to leave but he something refused.
r
14 regret
v
arrepentirse
to feel sorry about a situation, If you don't tell her the truth especially something that you wish you'll regret it later. you had not done
r
9
relate to (someone)
v
sintonizar co con
to un understand ho how someone fe feels
r
2
relationship
n
relación
a connection between two or more Scientists have discovered a things; a sexual or romantic relationship between sunburn friendship and skin cancer.
r
9
relaxation
n
relajación
the feeling of being relaxed
I go fishing for relaxation.
r
15 release
v
soltar
to stop holding someone or something
Release the handle.
r
11 remote
adj
lejano
far away in place or time
It was a remote mountain village with no electricity supply.
r
5
repair
v
reparar
to fix something that is broken or I must get my bike repaired. damaged
r
1
report
n
informe
a description of an event or situation
a police report
r
1
report
v
informar
to describe a recent event or situation, especially on television, radio, or in a newspaper
Jo Smith reports on recent developments.
r
1
representation
n
representación
the way someone or something is shown
The programme is an accurate representation of country life.
abcdefghi
She could see her face reflected in the car's windscreen.
Most te teenagers fifind itit ha hard to to relate to their parents.
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r
6
rescue
v
rescatar
to save someone from a Fifty passengers had to be dangerous or unpleasant situation rescued from a sinking ship.
r
6
research
n
investigación
when someone studies a subject in There has been a lot of research detail in order to discover new into language development. information
r
6
research
v
investigar
to study a subject in detail in order He spent several years to discover new information about researching a rare African it dialect.
r
4
resign
v
renunciar
to officially tell your employer that you are leaving your job
r
11 resort
n
centro turístico
a place where many people go for a ski resort a holiday
r
10 responsibility
n
responsabilidad
something that it is your job or duty The head of the department has to deal with various additional responsibilities.
r
8
reveal
v
revelar
to show somebody something or It was revealed in this morning's give someone a piece of papers that the couple intend to information that is surprising or marry. that was previously secret
r
6
revise for (exams)
v
revisar
to study a subject before you take a test
I can't go out tonight – I have to revise.
r
4
rewarding
adj
gratificante
making you feel satisfied that you have done something well
Teaching is hard work but it's very rewarding.
r
1
rhythmical
adj
rítmic rítmico o
regul regular ar or charac character terise ised d by rhyt rhythm hm Their Their dancin dancing g was was very very rhythmical.
r
8
risk
n
riesgo
the possibility of something bad happening
There is a risk of heart disease if you continue smoking.
r
13 rosy cheeks
mejillas so sonrosadas
a he healthy, re red-coloured f ac ace
Tara ha has ro rosy cheeks.
r
10 rubbish
n
basura
things that you throw away because you do not want them
Our rubbish gets collected on Thursdays.
r
15 ruined
adj adj
destroyed or spoilt
an ancient ruined castle
r
12 runway
n
estr estrop opea eado do,, arr arrui uina nado do,, destruido pista
a large road that aircraft use to land on or to start flying from
It can take as long as 45 minutes to check a runway in between flights.
r
13 sacred
adj
sagrado
relating to a religion or considered sacred music to be holy; too important to be changed or destroyed
s
5
sailor
n
marinero
someone who sails ships or boats My uncle is a sailor. as their job or as a sport
s
4
salary
n
salario
a fixed amount of money that you receive from your employer, usually every month
My salary is very small!
s
4
sales assistant
n
dependiente
someone whose job is selling things in a shop
I work as a sales assistant in a department store.
abcdefghi
She resigned as headteacher.
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11 sand
n
arena
a substance that is found on beaches and in deserts, which is made from very small grains of rock
a grain of sand
s
13 say
v
decir
to speak words
"I'd like to go home" she said.
s
2
say (something) again
v
decir (algo) otra vez
to repeat yourself
Could you say that again? I didn't hear you.
s
2
say (something) out loud
v
deci decirr (alg (algo) o) más más alto alto
to incr increa ease se the the volu volume me of your your voice
Oh sorry! Did I say that out loud?
s
2
say a prayer
v
rezar una oración
to speak to your God
I always say a prayer before eating.
s
2
say goodbye
v
deci decirr adió adiós s
said said when when leav leavin ing g a plac place e or person
Say goodbye to your friends!
s
2
say sorry
v
pedir perdón
to apologise
Say sorry if you hurt someone.
s
2
say thank you
v
dar dar las las grac gracia ias s
to show show your our grat gratit itud ude e in words ords
Say Say than thank k you to the the nice nice lady lady!!
s
13 scar
n
cicatriz
a permanent mark left on the body I've got a scar on my face. from a cut or other injury
s
9
n
plan
a plan or system, often for making an insurance/savings scheme money in a dishonest way
s
14 score
v
marcar un gol, sumar puntos
to get get poi point nts s in in a game game or test test
He scor scored ed just just befor before e hal halff-ti time me to put Liverpool 2–1 ahead.
s
15 scream
v
gritar, chillar
to make a loud, high noise with your voice, or to shout something in a loud, high voice because you are afraid, hurt, or angry
She screamed for help.
s
10 secondhand
adj de seg segund unda mano ano /adv
if some someth thiing is seco second nd--han hand, someone else owned or used it before you
second-hand books/clothes
s
7
adj
autosuficiente
having everything that you need We grow all our food in the yourself and not needing help from garden – we're self-sufficient. others
s
13 sensible
adj
sensato
showing good judgment
s
13 sensitive
adj
sensible
able to understand what people I want a man who's kind and are feeling and deal with them in a sensitive. way that does not upset them; easily upset by the things people say or do
s
8
series
n
serie
several things or events of the a series of lectures / television same type that come one after the programmes other
s
1
settle in
v
adaptarse
to begin to feel relaxed and happy Are you settling settling in OK? in a new home or job
s
7
settlement
n
asentamiento
a town or village which people built a Jewish settlement to live in after arriving from somewhere else
scheme
self-sufficient
abcdefghi
a sensible decision
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s
11 shadow
n
sombra
a dark area made by something that is stopping the light
The tree had cast (=made) a long shadow.
s
7
shave
v
afeitarse
to cut hair off your face or body
I didn't have time to shave this morning.
s
11 shock
v
horrorizarse
to surprise and upset someone
Many people were shocked by the violent scenes in the film.
s
10 shoplifting
n
hurto en las tiendas
stealing things from a shop
My friend was arrested for shoplifting.
s
9
n
timidez
when someone finds it difficult to talk to new people
Shyness can make life difficult.
s
16 siesta
n
siesta
a short period of rest or sleep in the afternoon
Some people in southern Spain still have a siesta after lunch.
s
2
sign
v
firmar
to write your name on something to He signs his letters "Prof. James show that you wrote/painted, etc it D. Nelson"; My sister can't hear or to show that you agree to it; to so we sign. communicate with someone who cannot hear using your hands
s
4
sign a contract
firmar un contrato
to write your name on an official document to show that you agree to it
s
2
sign language
n
lenguaje de signos
a system of communication using My sister can't hear, so we hand movements, used by people speak in sign language who are deaf (=cannot hear)
s
6
similar
adj
similar
something which is similar to The two houses are remarkably something else has many things similar. the same, although it is not exactly the same
s
5
single-handed
sin ayuda
on your own, without help from anyone
s
2
sit back
v
recostarse
to relax in a chair so that your back Just sit back and enjoy the is against the back of the chair show.
s
15 sit for
v
posar
to be a model for an artist or a Elizabeth Siddal sat for many of photographer and stay in the same the Pre-Raphaelite painters. position while they paint you or take photographs of you
s
15 sit out
v
no participar
to not do an activity such as a game or dance because you are tired or have an injury; to wait for something unpleasant to finish before you do anything
I think I'll sit out the next dance.
s
15 sit through
v
aguantar
to stay until the end of a meeting, performance, etc that is very long or boring
We had to sit through two hours of speeches.
s
8
n
comedia
a funny television programme that Friends is my favourite sitcom. is about the same group of people every week in different situations
shyness
sitcom
abcdefghi
The band signed a contract with Virgin Records.
He caught the burglars singlehanded!
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s
4
skills
n
habilidad
the ability to do an activity or job You need good communication well, especially because you have skills to be a teacher. practised it
s
11 sleep on it
v
consultar con la almohada
to wait until the next morning before dealing with a problem
I'd sleep on it if I were you.
s
13 slim
adj
delgado
someone who is slim is thin in an attractive way
You're very slim! Are you on a diet?
s
10 slow down
v
aminorar la ma marcha
to become sl slower or or to ma make something become slower
Slow down, Claire, you're walking too fast!
s
5
smooth
adj
suave
having a regular surface that has no holes or lumps in it
soft, smooth skin
s
8
soap opera
n
tele teleno nove vela la
a tele televi visi sion on prog progra ramm mme e abou aboutt the the lives of a group of people that is broadcast several times every week
I watch soap operas for 2 hours every day.
s
10 society
n
sociedad
a large group of people who live in Unemployment Unemployment is a problem for the same country or area and have society. the same laws, traditions, etc; an organisation for people who have the same interest or aim
s
4
software
n
software
programs that you use to make a computer do different things
s
5
solo
n
solo
a piece of music for one person or There's a great guitar solo in this one instrument song!
s
10 solution
n
solución
the answer to a problem
There's no easy solution to this problem.
s
11 sort it out
v
resolver
to solve a problem
It will all sort itself out in the end.
s
4
n
alma
the part of a person which is not There was a feeling of their body, which some people restlessness deep in her soul. believe continues to exist after they die
s
11 source
n
fuente
where something comes from
a source of income/information
s
5
n
nave espacial
a vehicle which can travel outside the Earth and into space, especially one which is carrying people
There's a spaceship in the sky!
s
15 special effect
n
efect efecto o espe especi cial al
used used in film films s to make make amaz amazin ing g things look real
The new films has amazing special effects.
s
8
spectator
n
espectador
someone who watches an event, sport, etc
They won 4–0 in front of over 40,000 cheering spectators.
s
6
speech pattern
n
modo de hablar
the way someone speaks
He has an interesting speech pattern.
s
13 spiky
adj
con pinchos
covered with spikes or having that spiky hair appearance
s
5
n
patrocinio
when someone gives money to support something
soul
spaceship
sponsorship
abcdefghi
educational software
Football clubs make a lot of money from sponsorship.
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s
13 spots
n
grano
an unpleasant, small, red mark on He suffered badly with spots as your skin a teenager.
s
9
spray
v
aplicar
to force liquid out of a container in She sprayed a little perfume on many small drops her wrists.
s
9
spray
n
atomizador
liquid in a container which forces it hair spray out in small drops
s
3
stand by (someone)
v
apoyar a alguien
to continue to support someone She stood by him throughout his when they are in a difficult situation troubled career.
s
12 start out
v
empezar
to begin your life or the part of your My dad started out as a sales life when you work, in a particular assistant in a shop. way
s
1
n
estadísticas
a fact in the form of a number that Statistics show that skin cancer shows information about is becoming more common. something
s
12 statue
n
estatua
a model that looks like a person or There's a statue of Madonna animal, usually made from stone or outside my house. metal
s
3
defender
to support someone or something when they are being criticised
I always stick up for my little brother.
s
11 stressful
adj
estresante
making you stressed
a stressful job
s
9
style wars
n
guer guerra ra de esti estilo los s
comp compet etit itio ion n betw betwee een n peop people le who who style wars between two fashion like different fashions; a graffiti designers competition between two artists to design the most creative piece
s
9
stylish
adj
elegante
fashionable and attractive
a stylish, black suit
s
1
suburban
adj
suburbano
relating to a suburb
a suburban area/home
s
9
subway
n
paso subterráneo
a passage under a road or railway There's a subway under the for people to walk through main road.
s
4
success
n
éxito
something that has a good result or that is very popular
His first film was a great success.
s
13 suggest
v
sugerir
to express an idea or plan for someone to consider; to say that someone or something is suitable for something
I suggest that we park the car here and walk into town.
s
7
suicide
n
suicidio
when you intentionally kill yourself
He committed suicide after a long period of depression.
s
3
suitcase
n
maleta
a rectangular case with a handle that you use for carrying clothes when you are travelling
to pack your suitcase
s
5
sunburn
n
quemadura de sol
when your skin becomes painful and red from being in the sun too long
You've got bad sunburn. You're all red!
s
5
sunrise
n
salida del sol
when the sun appears in the I saw the sunrise this morning – morning and the sky becomes light it was beautiful.
statistic
stick up for (someone) v
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s
3
supper
n
cena
a meal that you eat in the evening
s
7
supporter
n
defensor
someone who supports a particular He is a strong supporter of idea, group, person or sports team Manchester United.
s
3
surf the Internet
navegar por Internet
to use a computer to access the World Wide Web
I surf the Internet for two hours every day.
s
5
surface
n
superficie
the top or outside part of something
the Earth's surface
s
15 suspense
n
vilo
the feeling of excitement that you have when you are waiting for something to happen
What's your answer then? Don't keep me in suspense.
s
13 sweetness
n
dulzor
the quality of being sweet
The air was filled with the sweetness of roses.
s
13 symbolise
v
simbolizar
to represent something
The lighting of the Olympic torch symbolises peace and friendship among the nations of the world.
t
9
tag
n
tag, firma
a graffiti term meaning a graffiti artist’s name or signature
The school wall is covered with tags.
t
9
tag
v
tag, firmar
a graffiti term meaning to write a graffiti signature
It is illegal to tag private property.
t
3
take a deep breath
respirar profundo
to fill your lungs with air
Take a deep breath and relax.
t
2
take care
tener cuidado
to give a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident or make a mistake
The roads are very icy so take care when you drive home.
t
5
take off
v
despegar
if an aircraft takes off, it begins to fly
The plane took off.
t
9
talent
n
talento
a natural ability to do something
t
12 talk (someone) into (something)
v
pers persua uadi dirr
to pers persua uade de some someon one e to do something
She showed an early talent for drawing. He talked her into committing the crime.
t
11 talk it over
v
discutir
to discuss a problem
Let's talk it over.
t
13 tattoo
n
tatuaje
a design on someone's skin that is I've got a tattoo on my arm. put on using ink and a needle
t
15 technique
n
técnica
a particular or special way of doing Scientists have developed a something new technique for taking blood samples.
t
1
teen
n
adolescente
teenager
t
11 telescope
n
telescopio
a piece of equipment, in the shape You can see the moon really of a tube, that makes things which well with my new telescope. are far away look bigger or nearer
t
13 tell
v
contar
to say something to someone, usually giving them information
abcdefghi
W hat are we having for supper?
Modern teens download a lot of music from the Internet.
He told me about his new school.
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t
2
tell (someone) off
t
2
t
v
regañar, reñir
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
She told him off for not doing his homework.
tell a joke
contar un chiste
to say something funny
He told me a really funny joke.
2
tell a lie
decir una mentira
not to say the truth
It's bad to tell a lie.
t
2
tell a secret
contar contar un secret secreto o
to disclo disclose se privat private e inform informati ation on
Let me tell tell you you a secret secret..
t
2
tell a story
contar contar un cuento cuento
to descri describe be a series series of events events
The teache teacherr told told the childr children en a story.
t
3
tell on (someone)
dela delata tarr
to repo report rt some somebo body dy to the the authorities
I'm going to the teacher to tell on you!
t
2
tell the difference
notar la diferencia
to see what is not similar between Can you tell the difference? different things
t
2
tell the time
decir la hora
what we do when we look at a watch
I could tell the time when I was four.
t
2
tell the truth
decir la verdad
to say what is right
You should always tell the truth.
t
1
ten percent (10%) of
t
1
tend to
t
5
terminal
t
9
v
diez por ciento (10%) de 10%
10% of British people live in London.
tender a
what usually happens
English people tend to read a lot of magazines.
n
terminal
a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship
International flights leave from terminal 3.
territory
n
territorio
land that is owned or controlled by Spanish territory a particular country
t
15 terrorise
v
aterrorizar
to make someone feel very frightened by saying that you will hurt or kill them
t
10 that’s a good point
tienes razón
used to show your agreement with "I don't think we’re going to have someone else enough money." "That’s a good point."
t
6
the fact is
el hecho es que
phrase used to add emphasis to what follows
I can't go with you to the cinema. The fact is, I haven't got any money.
t
1
The majority of
La mayoría de
most
The majority of people in London use public transport.
t
14 the thing is
el prob proble lema ma es que que
used used to intr introd oduc uce e a prob proble lem m whi which ch I'd love to go out tonight, but the relates to something that you have thing is, I've got to finish my just said report.
t
10 the way I see it
en mi opinión
something you say before saying your opinion
The way I see it, you should do what I say!
t
14 there’s something I want to say
voy a decir una cosa
you say this when you want to speak
"There’s something I want to say. Darling, will you marry me?"
t
6
think about (something)
v
pens pensar arse se (alg (algo) o)
to cons consid ider er a situ situat atio ion n or prob proble lem m
What What are are you you thin thinki king ng abou about? t?
t
11 think it over
v
pens pensár árse selo lo
to cons consid ider er a situ situat atio ion n or prob proble lem m
You You shou should ld thin think k it over over befo before re you decide.
abcdefghi
n
A gang of young men men with knives have been terrorising local people.
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t
7
threat
n
amenaza
when someone says they will kill or a death threat hurt you, or cause problems for you if you do not do what they want
t
9
threaten
v
amenazar
to tell someone that you will kill or He threatened the staff with a hurt them, or cause problems for gun and demanded money. them if they do not do what you want
t
16 through and through
completamente
complete, thorough
Her mother is Spanish through and through.
t
9
n
f irirmar ut utilizando do dos o mas colores
The side of the train was covered in throw-ups
t
12 tie in with
v
conc concor orda darr con con
a graffiti term meaning a developed tag (signature) using two or more colours when when even events ts tie tie in with with each each othe other, r, they are closely connected or happen at the same time
t
5
timetable
n
horario
a list of times when buses, trains, etc arrive and leave
a train timetable
t
8
tiny
adj
muy pequeño
extremely small
a tiny baby
t
13 token
n
vale
a round piece of metal or plastic You need a token to get out of that you put in some machines the car park. instead of money; a piece of paper that you give someone which they can exchange for a book, CD, etc
t
5
touch down
v
aterrizar
when a plane touches down, it lands
t
5
tour
n
tour
a visit to and around a place, area, a tour of Europe or country
t
7
townspeople
n
vecinos
the inhabitants of a town
the townspeople of Cambridge
t
1
traditional
adj
tradicional
following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time
traditional Hungarian dress
t
4
trainee
n
aprendiz
someone who is learning how to do something, especially a job
a trainee accountant/teacher accountant/teacher
t
5
transatlantic
adj
trasatlántico
crossing the Atlantic
a transatlantic flight/phone call
t
5
travel
v
viajar
to move from one place to another; I spent a year travelling around to make a journey Asia.
t
1
trend
n
tendencia
a general development or change in a situation
There's a trend towards more locally produced television programmes.
t
7
tribal
adj
tribal
relating to a tribe
a tribal dance
t
7
tribe
n
tribu
a group of people who live Native American tribes together, usually in areas far away from cities, and who share the same culture and language and still have a traditional way of life
throw up
abcdefghi
We're trying to tie our holiday in with Simon's lecture tour.
After a difficult flight, we touched down in Nepal.
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t
5
trimaran
n
trimarán
a ship with three hulls
t
5
trip
n
viaje
a journey in which you visit a place a business trip for a short time and come back again
t
11 tropical
adj
tropical
from or in the hottest parts of the world
t
8
n
clases
the teaching of one person or of a French tuition small group of people
t
10 turn (something) down v
rechazar
to refuse an offer or request; to reduce the level of sound or heat that a machine produces
t
6
turn into
v
convertir en
to change and become someone There are plans to turn his latest or something different, or to make book into a film. someone or something do this
t
2
turn up
v
aparecerse
to arrive; if something that you Fred turned up late again. have been looking for turns up, you find it
t
8
TV regulator
n
ente regulador de la televisión
the person or organisation responsible for the quality of TV programmes
t
8
TV studio
n
estudi estudio o de televi televisió sión n
a place place where where TV progra programme mmes s are The new quiz show is made in a made TV studio in London.
t
8
twilight zone
n
mund mundo o nebu nebulo loso so
used used to desc descri ribe be a time time or plac place e in the twilight zone between life which things are strange and and death mysterious, or where things are kept secret and do not seem to be part of the real world
t
1
two thirds of
dos tercios de
two out of three parts; 2/3
Two thirds of the Earth is covered in ocean.
t
15 unafraid
adj
no tener miedo
not feeling any fear, or anxiety about the possible results of a particular situation
I’m unafraid of flying.
u
15 uncomfortable
adj
incómodo
not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant; slightly embarrassed, or making you feel slightly embarrassed
I've eaten so much, I'm really quite uncomfortable.
u
11 undo
v
desabrochar
to open something that is tied or fastened; to get rid of the effects of something that has been done before
I took off my hat and undid my coat.
u
4
adj
desempleado
not having a job
I've been unemployed for six months.
u
11 unfortunate
adj
desafortunado
unlucky
One unfortunate person failed to see the hole and fell straight into it.
u
15 unhelpful
adj
poco útil
not improving a situation; not an unhelpful remark wanting to help someone, in a way that seems unfriendly
tuition
unemployed
abcdefghi
I sailed across the Atlantic in a trimaran.
a tropical climate
They offer me the job, but I turned it down.
The TV regulator said that the new quiz show was too violent.
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u
8
uniform
u
6
unless
u
8
unpleasant
u
n
uniforme
a special set of clothes that are a school uniform worn by people who do a particular job or people who go to a particular particular school
a menos que
except if
I won't call you unless there are any problems.
adj
desagradable
not en enjoyable or pleasant; ru rude and angry
an unpleasant experience/smell
15 unrealistic
adj
poco realista
not thinking about what is likely to happen or what you can really do
She has a totally unrealistic unrealistic view of life.
u
11 unspoiled
adj adj
que que con conse serv rva a su su bel belle leza za an unspoiled place is beautiful natural because it has not been changed or damaged by people
We stayed on an island with clean, unspoiled beaches.
u
2
unsure
adj
inseguro
not certain or having doubts
I'm a bit unsure about what to do.
u
6
until
hasta
continuing to happen before a particular time or event and then stopping; as far as
The show will be on until the end of the month.
u
16 up and about
activo
to be active
I was up and about two days after breaking my leg.
u
16 up and down
para arrib arriba a y para para abajo abajo if something something or someone someone moves moves up The children were constantly and down, they move repeatedly in running up and down the stairs; one direction and then in the I’m feeling a bit up and down opposite direction
u
6
upset
adj
disgustado
unhappy or worried because something unpleasant has happened
They'd had an argument and she was still upset about it.
u
3
valley
n
valle
an area of low land between hills or mountains
I live in a valley between two big mountains.
v
9
vandalise
v
destrozar
to intentionally damage things in public places
Someone has vandalised the bus stop.
v
9
vandalism
n
vandalismo
the crime of intentionally damaging Vandalism is a growing problem things in public places in our big cities.
v
8
viewer
n
telespectador
someone who watches a television The new quiz show had 15 programme million viewers.
v
8
viewing figures
n
cifras cifras de teleau teleaudie dienci ncia a
statis statistic tics s that that show show how many many people watch TV
The TV programme finished, because the viewing figures were so bad.
v
6
virtual hostess
n
pres presen enta tado dora ra virt virtua uall
a comp comput uter er gene genera rate ted d host hostes ess s
Thei Theirr comp compan any y has has a virt virtua uall hostess who appears on a screen in the entrance hall.
v
6
visible
adj
visible
able to be seen
The fire was visible from five kilometres away.
v
6
vitamin
n
vitamina
one of a group of natural substances in food that you need to be healthy
Oranges are full of vitamin C.
v
12 volcanic
adj
volcánico
relating to a volcano
volcanic ash
abcdefghi
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v
8
vote
v
votar
to show your choice or opinion in Who did you vote for? an election or meeting by writing a cross on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up
v
15 wardrobe
n
armario
a large cupboard for keeping clothes in
I keep all my clothes in a big wardrobe.
w
1
adj
devastado por la guerra
damaged by war
a war-torn country
w 16 waste time
v
perder el tiempo
to do things of no use
I'm always working – I hate to waste time.
w 13 wavy
adj
ondeado
with slight curves
wavy hair
w 13 wealthy
adj
rico
rich
a wealthy businessman/nation
w
n
diseñador W eb
someone who makes websites
I'd like to be a web designer.
w 13 well-built
adj
fornido
having a large, strong body
My brother is very well-built. He's a rugby player.
w
adj
bien pagado
earning a lot of money
Lawyers are very well-paid.
quiero decir que
said before you explain the last thing you said
What I mean is, I don't feel alone anymore.
adv
cuándo
used to ask at what time something happened or will happen
When's your birthday?
w 11 whisper
v
susurrar
to speak extremely quietly so that other people cannot hear
She whispered something to the girl sitting next to her.
w 13 witness
n
testigo
someone who sees an accident or Police are appealing for crime witnesses to the shooting.
w
v
preguntarse
to want to know something or to try I wonder what he's making for to understand the reason for dinner. something
w 11 wooden
adj
de madera
made of wood
a wooden chair
w
2
work out
v
salir bien
if a problem or difficult situation works out, it gradually becomes better; to do exercises to make your body stronger
Don't worry – everything will work out in the end.
w
6
worry about (something)
v
preo preocu cupa pars rse e por por (alg (algo) o)
to be anxi anxiou ous s or conc concer erne ned d
Jenny gets stressed easily – she's always worrying about something.
w
5
worthwhile
adj
valer la pena
useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort
It's a difficult course but it's very worthwhile.
w 13 wrinkles
n
arruga
a small line on your face that you My Grandfather has lots of get when you grow old; a small fold wrinkles on his face. in a piece of cloth
w
9
writer
n
artista de grafiti
someone whose job is writing Charles Dickens was a famous books, stories, articles, etc; a writer. graffiti term meaning a graffiti artist
y
5
yacht
n
yate
a large boat with sails used for pleasure or in races
4
4
war-torn
web designer
well-paid
w 14 what I mean is
w
6
3
when
wonder
abcdefghi
a luxury yacht
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10 you never know
abcdefghi
nunca se sabe
used to say that something could be possible although it does not seem likely
You never know – you might win the lottery.
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