English Word n, v, adj, adv

International Spanish Español

Definition Example

about acerca de relating to a particular subject What was she talking about?

accident n accidente something bad which happens by chance, and hurts someone or damages something

a car accident

activity n actividad something that you do for enjoyment

Activities on offer include cycling, swimming, and tennis.

actor n actor someone, especially a man, who performs in plays and films

Who's your favourite actor?

address n dirección, dirección postal

the number of a building and the name of the street, city, etc where it is

What's your address?

adult n adulto a person or animal that has finished growing and is not now a child

Adults pay to get in but children are free.

afternoon n tarde the time between the middle of the day and the evening

I played tennis on Saturday afternoon.

against contra touching something I put the bike against the wall.

age n edad the number of years that someone has lived, or that something has existed

The show is for people of all ages.

air n aire the mixture of gases around the Earth which we breathe

He went outside to get some fresh air (=clean, cool air).

alligator n caimán a big reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth, that lives in lakes and rivers

There is an alligator in the city zoo.

alone adj solo without other people She lives alone.

always adv siempre every time, or at all times I always walk to work.

American adj americano coming from or relating to America

I’ve got an American car.

American football n fútbol americano a game in which two teams of players try to kick, run with, or throw an oval ball across each other's goal line

I like playing American football.

angrily adv con ira, enfurecidamente

showing anger (=a feeling of wanting to shout at someone or hurt them because they have behaved badly)

He said it angrily.

angry adj enfadado feeling that you want to shout at someone or hurt them because they have behaved badly

He's really angry with me for upsetting Sophie.

announcement n anuncio something that someone says officially, giving information about something

The Prime Minister made an unexpected announcement this morning.

answer n respuesta what you say or write back to someone who has asked you a question

I asked him if he was going but I didn't hear his answer.

apartheid n Apartheid in the past in South Africa, a political system in which white people had power over black people and made them live separately

The purpose of apartheid was separation of the races.

apartment building n edificio de apartamentos

a building in which there are many sets of rooms on each level for people to live in

There are many apartment buildings in New York.

apple n manzana a hard, round fruit with a green or red skin

Do you want an apple?

April n abril the fourth month of the year My birthday is in April.

Are you sure? ¿Estás seguro? something you say when you are surprised at something someone has said

"They said 7 o'clock.""Are you sure?"

arm n brazo the long part at each side of the human body, ending in a hand

She held the tiny baby in her arms.

armchair n butaca, sillón a comfortable chair with sides that support your arms

Our cat likes sleeping on the armchair.

around alrededor on all sides of something They sat around the table.

arrive v llegar to get to a place I arrived at the station.

ask v preguntar to say something to someone as a question

I asked him about his hobbies.

at en in a particular place or position We met at the station.

attraction n atracción something that makes people come to a place

a tourist attraction

August n agosto the eighth month of the year My birthday is in August.

aunt n tía the sister of your mother or father, or the wife of your uncle

My aunt lives in London.

Australian adj australiano coming from or relating to Australia

This is an Australian soap opera.

autograph n autógrafo a famous person's name, written by that person

I’ve got Bono’s autograph.

autumn n otoño the season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall from the trees

I'm starting a new job in the autumn.

awful adj horrible very bad The film was absolutely awful.

babysit v cuidar niños to look after children while their parents are not at home

I often babysit for my neighbours.

bad adj malo not good or pleasant bad weather

bag n bolsa a container made of paper, plastic, leather, or material, used for carrying things

I was carrying three bags of shopping.

ball n pelota a round object that you throw, kick, or hit in a game, or something with this shape

a tennis ball

balloon n globo a round rubber thing filled with air or gas that floats in the air

I have to get some balloons for the children's party.

banana n plátano a long, white fruit with a yellow skin

Do you want a banana?

band n grupo musical a group of musicians who play modern music together

a jazz band

bank n banco an organisation or place where you can save and borrow money

Most banks are reluctant to lend money to new businesses.

basketball n baloncesto a game in which two teams try to win points by throwing a ball through a high net

I like playing basketball.

bath n bañera the container that you fill with water and sit in to wash your body

I have a bath every night.

bathroom n baño, cuarto de baño

a room with a bath, sink (=bowl for washing), and often a toilet

Where’s the bathroom?

be v ser a verb used when describing someone or something

I'm Maria.

be v ser used to show that someone or something exists

There are three of us.

be v estar used to show where someone or something is

She is in the kitchen.

be v ser used to give a fact or your opinion about something

It's a good idea.

beach n playa an area of sand or rocks next to the sea

We lay on the beach all day.

beat v derrotar to defeat someone in a competition

Our team beat Germany 3-1.

beat v dar una paliza to hit a person or animal hard many times

She beat the dog with a stick.

beautiful adj bello very attractive a beautiful woman

become v hacerse to begin to be something They became great friends.

bed n cama a piece of furniture that you sleep on

What time did you go to bed last night?

bedroom n dormitorio a room used for sleeping in We’ve got 5 bedrooms in our house.

beef n ternera the meat of a cow roast beef

begin v empezar to start to do something She began to cry.

behind detrás at or to the back of someone or something

Close the door behind you.

beige adj beige a pale brown colour I don't like beige.

Belgian adj belga coming from or relating to Belgium

This is Belgian cheese.

Belgium n Bélgica a country in Europe He’s from Belgium.

best friend n mejor amigo a friend that you like most of all your friends and spend the most time with

Gemma was my best friend at school.

better adj mejor of a higher quality or more enjoyable than someone or something else

He got a better job in the States.

between entre in the space that separates two places, people, or things

The town lies halfway between Florence and Rome.

bicycle n bicicleta a vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals (=parts you press with your feet)

Can you ride a bicycle?

big adj grande large in size or amount I come from a big family.

bigger adj más grande, mayor comparative of 'big' (larger in size or amount?)

Their house is bigger than ours.

bike n bicicleta a bicycle (=vehicle with two wheels that you sit on and move by turning two parts with your feet)

Can you ride a bike?

biology n biología the study of living things My favourite subject is Biology.

birthday n cumpleaños the day of the year on which someone was born

Her birthday is on March the eighteenth.

black adj negro being the colour of the sky on a dark night

a black jacket

blonde adj rubio blonde hair is yellow She’s got blonde hair.

blood n sangre the red liquid that flows around your body

There was blood all over his shirt.

blue adj azul being the same colour as the sky when there are no clouds

a dark blue jacket

board n tabla a flat object or surface used for a particular purpose

an ironing board

boat n bote a vehicle for travelling on water

a fishing/sailing boat

book n libro a set of pages with writing on them fastened together in a cover

I've just read a really good book.

bookshop n librería a shop that sells books My mother has a bookshop in Cambridge.

bored adj aburrido tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you are doing nothing

I'm bored with doing homework.

boring adj aburrido not interesting or exciting a boring job

boyfriend n novio a man or boy who someone is having a romantic relationship with

Have you got a boyfriend?

Brazil n Brasil a country in South America My brother lives in Brazil.

Brazilian adj brasileño coming from or relating to Brazil

My sister’s husband is Brazilian.

bread n pan a basic food made by mixing and baking flour and water

a slice of bread

break v romper to separate into two or more pieces, or to make something separate into two or more pieces

They had to break a window to get in.

breakfast n desayuno the food you eat in the morning after you wake up

She had breakfast in bed this morning.

bring v traer to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere

Did you bring an umbrella with you?

Britain n Gran Bretaña a country in Europe She’s from Britain.

British adj británico relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom

She’s British.

brother n hermano a boy or man who has the same parents as you

I have a younger brother.

brown adj marrón being the same colour as chocolate

a brown leather bag

budgie n periquito a small, brightly coloured bird often kept as a pet

I’ve got two budgies.

building n edificio a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or school

an office building

burger n hamburguesa meat in a round, flat shape, that you eat between bread

burger and fries

bus n autobús a large vehicle that carries passengers by road, usually along a fixed route

a school bus

busier adj más ocupado comparative of 'busy' The road is busier at 5pm.

busy adj ocupado working hard, or giving your attention to a particular activity

Mum is busy in the kitchen.

buy v comprar to get something by giving money for it

I went to the shop to buy some milk.

café n café a small restaurant where you buy drinks and small meals

Do you want to go to the café after school?

call v telefonear to telephone someone Call me tomorrow.

Calm down! ¡Cálmate! said to tell someone to stop feeling angry or excited

"Help, I can't find my homework.""Calm down."

camel n camello a large animal that lives in the desert and has one or two humps (=raised parts on its back)

We went camel riding on holiday.

camp n campamento an area where people stay in tents or temporary homes for a short time

The camp is near the river.

can v poder to be able to do something Can you drive?

Can I have a look? ¿Puedo mirar? said to ask someone if you can look at something

"I've got a new ring.""Can I have a look?"

Canada n Canadá a country in North America My sister lives in Canada.

canoe v canotaje, practicar piragüismo

the activity of travelling in a canoe

I love canoeing down the river on a sunny day.

capital n capital the most important city in a country or state

Paris is the capital of France.

captain n capitán the person in control of a ship or aircraft

He told me about his new school.

car n coche a vehicle with an engine, four wheels, and seats for a few passengers

She goes to work by car.

card n tarjeta a piece of hard paper with numbers and pictures used for playing games

Do you play cards?

careful adj cuidadoso giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident or make a mistake

Be careful, Michael - that knife's sharp.

carefully adv cuidadosamente giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident or make a mistake

I drive very carefully.

carnival n carnaval a public occasion where people wear special clothes and dance in the streets

Notting Hill carnival

carrot n zanahoria a long, thin, orange vegetable that grows in the ground

I like carrots.

cartoon n dibujos animados a film made using characters that are drawn and not real

Mickey Mouse and other famous cartoon characters

casino n casino a place where card games and other games of risk are played for money

There are lots of casinos in Las Vegas.

cassette n casete a flat, plastic case containing a long piece of magnetic material that is used to record and play sound and pictures

a video cassette

castle n castillo a large, strong building that was built in the past to protect the people inside from being attacked

Warwick Castle

cat n gato an animal with fur that is kept as a pet

We had a cat when I was a child.

catch v coger to stop someone or something that is moving through the air by getting hold of it

Try to catch the ball.

cathedral n catedral the largest and most important church in an area

St.Paul's Cathedral

CD n CD a small disc on which music or information is recorded

I was listening to my new CD.

cerebral palsy n parálisis cerebral a medical problem caused by damage to the brain in which the muscles are too tight

Her brother has cerebral palsy.

chair n silla a seat for one person, with a back and usually four legs

Here, have a chair.

change v cambiar to become different, or to make someone or something become different

She's changed a lot in the last few years.

chat show n programa de entrevistas

a television or radio programme where people are asked questions about themselves

I like watching chat shows.

cheap adj barato not expensive, or costing less than usual

a cheap flight/restaurant

check v comprobar to look at something to make sure that it is right or safe

Have you checked your facts?

cheese n queso a yellow or white food made from milk

a cheese sandwich

chef n chef someone who cooks food in a restaurant

My brother is a chef.

chemist n químico someone who prepares and sells drugs in a shop

My dad is a chemist.

chicken n pollo the meat of a chicken a chicken sandwich

children n niños the plural of 'child' Does she have any children?

chimpanzee n chimpancé an African animal like a large monkey

There are chimpanzees in the city zoo.

China n China a country in Asia She’s from China.

Chinese adj chino relating to China I like Chinese food.

chips n patatas fritas long, thin pieces of potato that are cooked in oil

fish and chips

chocolate n chocolate a sweet, brown food that is usually sold in a block

a bar of chocolate

Christmas n Navidad the Christian period of celebration around 25 December, when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and people give each other presents

Merry Christmas!

cinema n cine a building where you go to watch films

Shall we go to the cinema?

city n ciudad a large town the city of Boston

city centre n centro de la ciudad the part of a city that is in the middle and has a lot of shops or offices

My mum works in the city centre.

classical adj clásico describes serious music by people like Mozart and Stravinsky

I don't often listen to classical music.

clean adj limpiar not dirty clean clothes

clean v limpio to remove the dirt from something

I spent the morning cleaning the house.

climb v escalar to go up something Slowly we climbed the hill.

close v cerrar if something closes, it moves so that it is not open, and if you close something, you move it so that it is not open

Jane closed the window.

closer adj más cerca, más cercano

comparative of 'close' Children, sit a little closer.

clothes n ropas, ropa things such as shirts and trousers that you wear on your body

She was wearing her sister’s clothes.

cloudy adj nublado with many clouds in the sky a cloudy day

club n club a group of people who do a sport or other activity together

I’m in the school hockey club.

coat n abrigo a piece of clothing that you wear over your other clothes when you are outside

a winter coat

coffee n café a hot drink made from dark beans which are made into a powder, or a cup of this drink

Do you want a cup of coffee?

cola n cola a sweet, dark-brown drink with lots of bubbles

Do you like cola?

cold adj frío having a low temperature It’s very cold today.

collar n cuello the part of a shirt or coat that goes round your neck

a shirt collar

collection n colección a group of objects of the same type that have been brought together

a private art collection

colour TV n televisión en color a television that has colour pictures

We haven't got a colour TV.

colourful adj de colores vivos, colorido

having bright colours a colourful painting

come v venir to move or travel towards a person who is speaking

Come here.

Come round to my place.

Ven a mi casa. used to invite someone to your house

"I haven't got my keys.""Come round to place."

comedy n comedia a funny film or play The film is described as a romantic comedy.

comedy programme

n programa cómico, programa de humor

a television programme that is intended to make you laugh

I like watching comedy programmes.

comfortable adj cómodo making you feel relaxed and free from pain

comfortable shoes

compare v comparar to examine the ways in which two people or things are different or similar

The teachers are always comparing me with my sister.

competition n competición an event in which people try to win something by being the best, fastest, etc

to enter a competition

completely adv completamente in every way or as much as possible

The two sisters are completely different from each other.

computer n ordenador an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of information

We've put all our records on computer.

computer game n juego de ordenador a game which you play on a computer

He's always playing computer games.

concert n concierto a performance of music and singing

a pop concert

conditions n condiciones the physical situation that people are in

People are living in very bad conditions.

confused adj confundido unable to think clearly or to understand something

Sorry, I'm completely confused.

contact v contactar to telephone someone or write to them

I've been trying to contact you for days.

cook v cocinar to make food ready to eat Who's cooking this evening?

cooker n cocina a piece of equipment used to cook food

an electric cooker

corner n esquina the point or area where two lines, walls, or roads meet

the corner of the table

correct adj correcto accurate, or having no mistakes

Check that you have the correct information.

costume n disfraz all the clothes that you wear at the same time, usually special clothes

actors in costume

count v contar to see how many people or things there are

She began to count the students to make sure everyone was there.

countryside n campo land that is not in towns or cities and has farms, fields, etc

The countryside there is beautiful.

cousin n primo the child of your aunt or uncle We're a big family so I have a lot of cousins.

crew n tripulación the people who work together on a ship, aeroplane or train

a crew member

cricket n críquet, cricket a game in which two teams of eleven people score points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of sticks

a cricket ball/bat

cry v llorar to produce tears from your eyes because you are sad

I could see that she'd been crying.

cup n taza a small, round container with a handle on the side, used to drink from

a cup of tea

curly adj rizado with many curls curly hair

cycle v montar en bicicleta to ride a bicycle I cycle to school everyday.

cycling n ciclismo the activity of riding a bicycle I like cycling.

dad n papá father My dad and I have the same curly brown hair.

dance n bailar a set of movements that you do to music

My favourite dance is the tango.

dance v baile to move your feet and body to the rhythm of music

She's dancing with Steven.

dancing n baile when you move your body to music for enjoyment

I love dancing.

danger n peligro the possibility that someone or something will be harmed or killed

the dangers of rock climbing

dangerous adj peligroso if someone or something is dangerous, they could harm you

It's dangerous to ride a motorcycle without a helmet.

dark adj oscuro with no light or not much light It doesn't get dark until 9 o'clock in the evening.

daughter n hija your female child I have a daughter of six.

day n día a period of 24 hours I saw her the day before yesterday.

dead adj muerto not now alive She's been dead for 20 years now.

December n diciembre the twelfth month of the year My birthday is in December.

delicious adj delicioso extremely good to eat or drink This soup is absolutely delicious.

desk n escritorio a table that you sit at to write or work

He was sitting at his desk.

dessert n postre sweet food that is eaten after the main part of a meal

I don't want any dessert, I’m full.

destroy v destruir to damage something so badly that it cannot be used or does not exist

So many buildings were destroyed in the war.

detective novel n novela policial, novela policíaca

a book about someone whose job is to discover information about a crime

I’m reading a detective novel at the moment.

die v morir to stop living At least 3,000 people have died in the earthquake.

different adj diferente not the same as someone or something else

Jo's very different from her sister, isn't she?

difficult adj difícil not easy to do or understand Japanese is a difficult language to learn.

dining room n comedor a room where you eat your meals

We have a large table in our dining room.

dinner n cena the main meal of the day that people usually eat in the evening

Come round for dinner?

dinosaur n dinosaurio a very large animal that used to live millions of years ago

Tyrannosaurus Rex was the largest dinosaur.

directions n direcciones instructions that tell you how to get to a place, or how to do something

We stopped to ask for directions.

dirty adj sucio not clean dirty clothes/dishes

disappear v desaparecer to suddenly go somewhere and be impossible to see or find

She watched him disappear into the crowd.

disappearance n desaparición when someone or something suddenly goes somewhere or stops existing and is impossible to see or find

A man was being questioned in connection with her disappearance.

disgusting adj asqueroso extremely unpleasant What's that disgusting smell?

dishwasher n lavavajillas a machine that washes plates, glasses and other kitchen equipment

We’ve got a new dishwasher.

DJ n DJ someone who plays music on the radio or at discos

I want to be a DJ when I’m older.

DNA n ADN a chemical in the cells of living things which contains genetic information

Watson and Crick discovered DNA.

do v hacer to perform an action or job Go upstairs and do your homework.

Do you think so? ¿Te parece? something you say when you want to check someone's opinion

"Your hair looks really good today.""Do you think so?"

doctor n doctor, médico a person whose job is to treat people who have an illness or injury

I have to go to the doctor's for a check-up.

documentary n documental a film or television programme that gives facts about a real situation

I like watching documentaries.

dog n perro an animal with fur, four legs and a tail that is kept as a pet, or trained to guard buildings

Let's take the dog for a walk.

door n puerta the part of a building or room that you open or close to get inside it or out of it

Please shut the door behind you.

down abajo towards or in a lower place The kids ran down the hill to the gate.

draw v dibujar to produce a picture by making marks with a pen or pencil

She drew a picture of a tree.

dream n sueño a series of events and images that happen in your mind while you are sleeping

a bad dream

dress n vestido a piece of clothing for women which covers the top of the body and hangs down over the legs

She was wearing a short, black dress.

drink v beber to put liquid into your mouth and swallow it

He was drinking a glass of milk.

drink n bebida a liquid or an amount of liquid that you drink

a hot/cold drink

drive v conducir to make a car, bus, or train move, and control what it does

She's learning to drive.

during durante for the whole of a period of time

Emma's usually at home during the day.

DVD player n reproductor de DVD a piece of equipment that plays DVDs (=small discs for storing music, films and information)

Have you got a DVD player?

11th (eleventh) 11º (undécimo)

8th (eighth) 8º (octavo)

ear n oído one of the two things on your head that you hear with

She whispered something in his ear.

early adj temprano near the beginning of a period of time, process, etc

She gets up very early.

earn v ganar, ganar dinero to get money for doing work She earns about £40,000 a year.

easier adj más fácil comparative of 'easy' The exam was easier than last year.

easy adj fácil not difficult The exam was easy.

eat v comer to put food into your mouth and then swallow it

You should eat more slowly.

egg n huevo an oval object produced by a female chicken, that you eat as food

a boiled/fried egg

electrical equipment

n equipo eléctrico a tool or object that is used for an activity or purpose and that uses electricity

W have a lot of electrical equipment in our school.

electricity n electricidad a type of energy that can produce light and heat, or make machines work

The electricity has been turned off.

email n correo electrónico a way of sending messages electronically, from one computer to another

You can contact me by email.

empty adj vacío with nothing or no one inside an empty house

end v terminar to finish or stop, or to make something finish or stop

What time does the concert end?

England n Inglaterra a country in Europe My sister lives in England.

English adj inglés relating to England I’m English.

enjoy v disfrutar if you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure

I hope you enjoy your meal.

escape v escapar to succeed in getting away from a place where you do not want to be

The two killers escaped from prison last night.

Europe n Europa a continent I went to Europe on holiday.

evening n noche the part of the day between the afternoon and the night

Are you doing anything this evening?

every day / week / month / year

cada día / semana / mes / año

all days/weeks/months/years We go to Spain every year.

everyone todos every person I've received a reply from everyone now.

exam n examen an official test of how much you know about something, or how well you can do something

to fail/pass an exam

excellent adj excelente very good, or of a very high quality

That was an excellent meal.

excited adj entusiasmado feeling very happy and enthusiastic

The children are getting really excited about the party.

exciting adj emocionante making you feel very happy and enthusiastic

an exciting football match

excuse (me) v disculpar to forgive someone for something that is not very serious

Please excuse my appearance, I've been painting.

exercise n ejercicio physical activity that you do to make your body strong

Swimming is my favourite form of exercise.

exotic adj exótico unusual, interesting, and often foreign

exotic fruits

expensive adj caro costing a lot of money The hotel was very expensive.

eye n ojo one of the two organs in your face, which you use to see with

Sara has black hair and brown eyes.

1st (first) 1º (primero) coming before all others Ken was the first person to arrive.

4th (fourth) 4º (cuarto)

5th (fifth) 5º (quinto)

face n cara the front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are

I can't wait to see her face when she opens the present.

fact n hecho something that you know is true, exists, or has happened

No decision will be made until we know all the facts.

fair adj rubio having pale skin or a light colour of hair

She has fair hair.

fall v caer to move down towards the ground

Huge drops of rain were falling from the sky.

famous adj famoso known by many people She's a famous actress.

fancy adj lujoso fancy things and places are expensive and fashionable

a fancy restaurant

fantastic adj estupendo, fantástico

very good He looks fantastic in that suit.

farm n granja land and buildings used for growing crops and keeping animals

he works on a pig farm.

fashionable adj moderno, de moda popular at a particular time fashionable clothes

fast adj rápido quick fast cars

fast food place n sitio de comida rápida

a shop where you buy food to take away that is quick to eat

Let’s go to that fast food place after school.

father n padre your male parent My father is French.

favourite adj favorito your favourite person or thing is the one that you like best

What's your favourite colour?

February n febrero the second month of the year My birthday is in February.

feel v sentir to have an emotion or a physical feeling

I felt a sharp pain in my side.

festival n festival a series of special events or performances

a dance/music festival

fight v pelear to try to hurt or kill someone using your body or weapons

Two men were arrested for fighting outside a bar.

film n película a story shown at the cinema or on television

a cowboy film

film star n estrella de cine a famous cinema actor or actress

All the big film stars were there.

final adj final last or coming at the end the final paragraph

find v encontrar to discover something or someone that you have been searching for

I can't find my glasses and I've looked everywhere.

find out v descubrir to discover some information I'll find out how much the tickets are.

fine adj bien well, healthy, or happy "How are you?" "I'm fine thanks. And you?"

finger n dedo one of the five long parts at the end of your hand

I’ve cut my finger.

finish v terminar to complete something I've finished my homework.

first name n nombre the name that comes before your family name

Ms Jackson - what's your first name?

fish n pez an animal that lives only in water, swims, and can be eaten as food

fish and chips

flag n bandera a piece of cloth with a special design and colours, that is the symbol of a country or group

the French flag

flat n apartamento, piso a set of rooms to live in, with all the rooms on one floor

a large block of flats

flight n vuelo a journey in an aircraft The flight to Chicago took 4 hours.

float n carroza a large, decorated vehicle that is used in public celebrations

There were lots of floats at the Notting Hill carnival.

food n comida something that people and animals eat to keep them alive

His favourite food is pizza.

foot n pie one of the two flat parts on the ends of your legs that you stand on

I’ve hurt my foot.

football n fútbol a game in which two teams of players kick a round ball and try to score goals

a game of football

football team n equipo de fútbol a group of people who play football together

What football team do you support?

footballer n futbolista someone who plays football, especially as their job

He's a famous footballer.

forest n bosque a large area of trees growing closely together

pine forest

forget v olvidar to not remember something I've forgotten his name.

free adj libre not busy doing anything Have you got any free time this evening?

free adj libre able to do things without being controlled

a free society

freer adj más libre comparative of 'free' Women today are freer than they were 40 years ago.

French adj francés relating to France French bread

fresh adj fresco fresh food has been produced or collected recently and has not been frozen or dried

You should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.

Friday n viernes the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday

It’s my birthday on Friday.

fridge n refrigerador, nevera a large cupboard that uses electricity to keep food cold

Is there any milk in the fridge?

friend n amigo someone who you know well and like

I had dinner with a few friends.

from desde used to show the place or time that someone or something started at

Did you walk all the way from Bond Street?

front n frente the side of something that is most often seen because it faces forward

Please use the door at the front.

fruit n fruta something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food

dried/fresh fruit

fun adj divertido enjoyable or entertaining There are lots of fun things to do here.

funny adj divertido making you smile or laugh a funny story

gamble v jugar to try to win money by saying who will win in a game, race, or competition

He gambled away all of our savings.

game show n programa concurso, concurso

a programme on television in which people play games to try to win prizes

I like watching game shows.

garden n jardín an area of ground next to a house, often with grass, flowers, or trees

the front/back garden

Germany n Alemania a country in Europe My brother lives in Germany.

get v conseguir to obtain or buy something Where did you get that ice cream?

get up v levantarse to wake up and get out of bed, or to make someone do this

What time does he usually get up?

ghost n fantasma a dead person's spirit which some people believe can be seen by people who are alive

Do you believe in ghosts?

girl n chica a female child or young woman

We have three children - a boy and two girls.

girlfriend n novia a woman or girl who someone is having a romantic relationship with

Have you met Steve's new girlfriend?

give v dar to provide someone with something

I gave her a bike for her birthday.

glass n cristal a hard, clear substance that objects such as windows and bottles are made of

broken glass

glasses n gafas a piece of equipment with two transparent parts that you wear in front of your eyes to help you see better

She was wearing glasses.

go v ir to move or travel somewhere I'd love to go to America.

go away v irse to leave a place We usually go away in the summer.

go for a walk v dar un paseo to walk somewhere for enjoyment

I thought we might go for a walk by the river.

go shopping v ir de compras to go to shops in order to buy things

I usually go shopping on Saturday.

go swimming v practicar natación to move through water by moving your body for enjoyment

I go swimming once a week (=one time every week).

go to bed irse a la cama to get into a bed I usually go to bed at 9.30pm.

go to school ir a la escuela to walk or drive to your school I usually go to school at 8.30am.

go to the cinema ir al cine to go to a place where films are shown in order to see a film

Do you want to go to the cinema tomorrow?

go to work ir al trabajo to go to the place where you do a job that you get money for

I go to work by train.

golf n golf a game on grass where you try to hit a small ball into holes using a long, thin stick

I like playing golf.

golfer n golfista someone who plays golf (=a game on grass where you try to hit a small ball into holes using a long, thin stick)

Tiger Woods is a famous golfer.

good adj bueno enjoyable or pleasant I'm reading a really good book.

good-looking adj bien parecido, guapo

attractive a good-looking woman

Got a minute? ¿Tienes un minuto? used to ask someone if they have time to talk to you

"Joe, got a minute?""Only if it's quick."

government n gobierno the group of people who officially control a country

The government has cut taxes.

grandfather n abuelo the father of your mother or father

My grandfather is 83.

grandmother n abuela the mother of your mother or father

My grandmother is 84.

grandparent n abuelo the parent of your mother or father

My grandparents live in our village.

grape n uva a small, round fruit that grows in large groups and is used to make wine

a bunch of grapes

grass n hierba a common plant with thin green leaves that grows close to the ground

to mow/cut the grass

grasshopper n saltamontes a green insect which jumps about using its long back legs

a green grasshopper

great adj estupendo very good We had a great time.

green adj verde being the same colour as grass

The traffic lights turned green.

grey adj gris being a colour that is a mixture of black and white

grey clouds

grocery n bodega, tienda de ultramarinos

a shop that sells food and products used in the home

I went to the grocery on the way home from work.

group n grupo a number of people or things that are together in one place

She was with a group of friends.

Guess what? Adivina qué. used when you want to tell someone something surprising

Guess what? I got all A's in my exams!

guide n guía someone whose job is to show interesting places to visitors

a tour guide

guinea-pig n conejillo de Indias a small animal with long fur and no tail that people sometimes keep as a pet

I've got a guinea-pig.

guitar n guitarra a musical instrument with strings that you play by pulling the strings

an electric guitar

gun n pistola a weapon that you fire bullets out of

The British police do not have guns.

gymnastics n gimnasia a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment

I do gymnastics at school.

hair n pelo the thin, thread-like parts that grow on the head and body of people and animals

a girl with long, fair hair

hairstyle n peinado the style in which someone arranges their hair

Do you like my new hairstyle?

hall n vestíbulo a room which leads to other rooms

I left my coat and umbrella in the hall.

Halloween n Halloween the night of 31 October when children dress in special clothes and people try to frighten each other

Halloween party

hamburger n hamburguesa a round, flat shape of meat which is eaten between round pieces of bread

a hamburger and fries

hamster n hámster a small animal with soft fur and no tail that is often kept as a pet

I've got a hamster.

hand n mano the part of your body on the end of your arm that has fingers and a thumb

I had my hands in my pockets.

Hang on (a minute). v esperar (un momento)

to wait for a short while "Maria, I'm going now.""Hang on a minute, I'm not ready."

happen v suceder if an event or situation happens, it exists or starts to be done

Accidents can happen to anyone.

happier adj más feliz comparative of 'happy' Are you happier now?

happy adj feliz pleased and in a good mood, especially because something good has happened

I'm glad you've finally found someone who makes you happy.

hard adj duro firm and not easy to press or bend

The seats were really hard.

hard adj complicado full of problems and difficult to deal with

I've had a hard day.

hard adj difícil difficult to do or understand The exam was really hard.

hardly ever casi nunca very rarely I hardly ever see her these days.

hat n sombrero something that you wear to cover your head

a cowboy hat

hate v odiar to dislike someone or something very much

They've hated each other since they were kids.

have v tener to own something Laura has a beautiful house.

have a bath/shower darse un baño / una ducha

to wash yourself in a bath (=large container) or a shower (=running water)

I have a bath every night.

have a coffee tomarse un café to drink a hot, bitter drink made from dark beans

Let's have a coffee?

have a fight v tener una pelea to try to hurt or kill someone using your body or weapons

Two men were having a fight outside the pub.

have a good/great time

v pasárselo (muy) bien

to enjoy yourself very much We had a great time at the party.

have an ice cream comerse un helado, tomarse un helado

to eat a sweet, cold food made from frozen milk

Let's have an ice cream?

have breakfast / lunch / dinner

desayunar / comer / cenar

to eat a meal What time do you have dinner?

have got v tener to own something Have you got a car?

hear v oír to be aware of a sound through your ears

I could hear his voice in the distance.

heart n corazón the thing inside your chest that sends blood around your body

My heart was beating fast.

hero n héroe the main man in a book or film He's the hero of her latest novel.

heroine n heroína the main woman or girl in a book or film

The heroine of her latest novel is a girl of 13.

high street n calle mayor the main road in the centre of a town where there are shops

There are lots of clothes shops on the high street.

history n historia events that happened in the past

American history

hobby n pasatiempo an activity that you enjoy and often do when you are not working

Do you have any hobbies?

hockey n hockey a game which two teams play in which a small ball is hit with a long stick

I play hockey at school

hole n hueco, agujero a hollow space in something, or an opening in something

There's a hole in the roof.

holiday n vacaciones a time when you do not have to go to work or school

the school holidays

home n hogar the place where you live We sold our home in London and moved to Scotland.

homework n deberes work which teachers give students to do at home

Have you done your homework yet?

honey n miel a sweet, sticky food that is made by bees

I like honey on my toast.

hop v saltar to jump on one foot Can you hop?

hope v esperar, tener esperanzas en

to want something to happen or be true

I hope that the bus won't be late.

horse n caballo a large animal with four legs, which people ride or use to pull heavy things

There were some horses in the field.

hospital n hospital a place where ill or injured people go to be treated by doctors and nurses

He was in hospital for two weeks.

hot adj caliente very warm a hot drink

hotel n hotel a place where you pay to stay when you are away from home

We spent our honeymoon in a luxury hotel.

hotter adj más caliente comparative of 'hot' It's hotter today than yesterday.

hour n hora a period of time equal to 60 minutes

The store is open 24 hours a day.

house n casa a building where people live, usually one family or group

We went to my aunt's house for dinner.

How (many) De qué (tamaño) used to ask about quantity, size, or age

How big is the house?

How (old) Cuántos (años) used to ask about quantity, size, or age

How old is he?

huge adj inmenso very large a huge house

hungry adj hambriento wanting or needing food I'm hungry. What's for dinner?

I know. Lo sé. used when you agree with something someone has just said

"She's so rude sometimes.""I know."

I can help you. Puedo ayudarte. something you say when you want to offer assistance to someone

"I can't do my homework.""I can help you."

I don't understand. No entiendo. something you say when something is not clear

"Meet me at 7pm.""I don't understand – I thought we said 7.30."

I have no idea. No tengo ni idea. something you say when you don't know the answer to a question

"Do you know where the Post Office is?""I'm sorry, I have no idea."

I miss (San Francisco).

Echo de menos (San Francisco).

something you say when you want something you had in the past and don't have now

"Do you like your new school?""I miss my old friends"

I want to go. Quiero irme. something you say when you want to leave a place

"What's wrong Tom?""I want to go."

ice cream n helado a sweet, cold food made from frozen milk

vanilla ice cream

iceberg n iceberg a very large piece of ice that floats in the sea

The Titanic hit an iceberg.

idea n idea a suggestion or plan What a good idea!

ill adj enfermo not feeling well, or suffering from a disease

He was in bed, ill.

I'm on my way. Voy para allá. Estoy de camino

said to tell someone that you are coming

"Dad, can you pick me up from the station?""OK, I'm on my way."

I'm really hungry. Tengo mucha hambre.

something you say when you need something to eat

Have you got any food? I'm really hungry.

important adj importante valuable, useful, or necessary My family is very important to me.

in en inside a container or place a shop in South London

in front of delante de close to the front part of something

He was sitting in front of me.

include v incluir to have something or someone as part of something larger

The price includes flights and three nights' accommodation.

inside dentro in or into a room, building, or container

I've never been inside their house.

intelligent adj inteligente able to learn and understand things easily

She is a highly intelligent young woman.

interesting adj interesante keeping your attention It's a very interesting film.

interview n entrevista a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course

I'm going for an interview tomorrow for a job that I really want.

into en towards the inside or middle of something

I went into the hotel.

into en towards the inside or middle of something

Get into bed!

Irish adj irlandés relating to Ireland Irish music/culture

island n isla an area of land that has water around it

the Hawaiian Islands

Italian adj italiano coming from or relating to Italy Italian wine

Italy n Italia a country in Europe My sister lives in Italy.

jacket n chaqueta a short coat a leather jacket

jam n mermelada a sweet food made from fruit that you put on bread

strawberry jam

January n enero the first month of the year My birthday is in January.

Japan n Japón a country consisting of a group of islands near the east coast of Asia

My uncle lives in Japan.

jazz n jazz music with a strong beat that people often play without looking at written music

a jazz band

job n trabajo the work that you do in order to get money

She got a job as a cleaner.

join v afiliarse to become a member of an organisation

I've joined the school orchestra.

juggle v hacer malabarismos to throw two or more things, especially balls, from one hand to the other and keep doing this

Can you juggle.

juice n zumo the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables

orange juice

July n julio the seventh month of the year My birthday is in July.

June n junio the sixth month of the year My birthday is in June.

kangaroo n canguro a large Australian animal that moves by jumping on its back legs

There are kangaroos in the city zoo.

kill v matar to make someone or something die

Sunday's bomb killed 19 people.

kilo n kilo kilogram I asked for half a kilo of potatoes.

kilometre n kilómetro a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1000 metres

I can swim two kilometres.

kitchen n cocina a room used to prepare and cook food in

Dad's in the kitchen.

knock v tocar, llamar a la puerta

to hit a door with your closed hand so that people know you are there

There's someone knocking at/on the door.

know v saber to have information about something in your mind

Andrew knows a lot about computers.

lady n mujer, señora a polite way of saying 'woman' There's a young lady here to see you.

lamb n cordero meat from a young sheep grilled lamb chops

lamp n lámpara an object that produces light I have a lamp next to my bed.

land v aterrizar if an aeroplane lands, it arrives on the ground after flying

We should land in Madrid at 7am.

language n lenguaje words that people use to speak or write

The way that children's language develops is fascinating.

laptop n portátil, ordenador portátil

a small computer that you can carry around with you

I've got a new laptop.

large adj gran big a large number of people

lasagne n lasaña a type of Italian food consisting of flat pieces of pasta with layers of meat and sauce in between

Italian lasagne

last month / night / week / weekend

el mes / año / fin de semana pasado

the month/night, etc. before this one

Did you go out last night?

late adj tarde after the usual time or the time that was arranged

I was late for work this morning.

later adj más tarde after some time I arranged it for a later date.

Latin n latín the language used by ancient Romans

I have a Latin exam tomorrow.

laugh v reír to smile and make sounds with your voice because something is funny

You never laugh at my jokes.

lead n correa a rope, piece of leather, etc. that you fix to a dog's neck and hold in order to control the dog

Dogs must be kept on a lead.

leader n líder a person in control of a group, country, or situation

a religious leader

learn v aprender to get knowledge or a new skill I learned Russian at school.

leave v salir to go away from a place I leave work at 5 o'clock.

leg n pierna one of the parts of the body that is used for walking

My legs are tired after so much walking.

lemonade n limonada a fizzy cold drink that tastes of lemon

Do you want some lemonade?

less adj menos not as much The second hotel was less expensive.

lesson n lección a period of time when a teacher teaches people

She gives French lessons.

Let's go together. Vayamos juntos. used to make a suggestion that the other person comes with you somewhere.

"I don't want to walk to school on my own.""Let's go together."

letter n carta some writing that you send to someone, usually by post

I got a letter from Paul this morning.

letterbox n buzón a small hole in a door that you put letters through

There's a letterbox at the end of the road.

lettuce n lechuga a plant with green leaves, which you eat in salads

Lettuce helps you sleep.

library n biblioteca a place with a lot of books that you can read or borrow

There's a library at the end of my road.

lie v tumbarse to put your body flat on something or to be in this position

We lay on the beach most of the day.

life n vida the time between a person's birth and their death

He had a happy life.

like v gustar to enjoy something or think that someone or something is nice

I like playing with my computer.

listen v escuchar to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them

What kind of music do you listen to?

little adj pequeño small in size or amount I have a little bag.

live v vivir to be alive She only lived a few days after the accident.

live v vivir en to have your home somewhere

She lives in France.

living room n sala, sala de estar the room in a house where people sit to relax and watch television

The TV's in the living-room.

lizard n lagarto a small animal with thick skin, a long tail, and four short legs

a green lizard

local adj local relating to an area near you She goes to the local school.

long adj largo having a large distance from one end to the other

long hair

longer adj más largo comparative of 'long' Her hair is longer than mine.

look after v cuidar to take care of someone or something

Who is looking after the children?

look at n mirar to turn your eyes in the direction of something or someone so that you can see them

Look at the picture on page two.

lose v perder to not be able to find someone or something

I've lost my passport.

loudspeaker system

n sistema de altavoces

equipment that is used for making voices or sounds louder

I've got a new loudspeaker system in my car.

love v amar to like someone or something very much

I love pasta.

lovely adj precioso, encantador

pleasant or enjoyable We had a lovely day together.

luck n suerte good and bad things caused by chance and not by your own actions

It was just luck that we got on the same train.

lucky adj afortunado having good things happen to you

You're lucky to have such a nice office to work in.

lunch n comida, almuerzo the food that you eat in the middle of the day

What do you want for lunch?

lunchtime n hora del almuerzo the time when you eat lunch When's lunchtime?

luxury adj de lujo, lujoso expensive and beautiful a luxury hotel

magazine n revista a big thin book that you can buy every week or month, that has pictures and writing

a fashion magazine

magic n magia special powers that can make things happen that seem impossible

Do you believe in magic?

mail v enviar por correo to send a letter or parcel or email something

Could you mail it to me?

main course n plato fuerte the main dish that you eat when you eat a meal in two or more stages

I chose fish for my main course.

make v hacer to create something Shall I make some coffee?

man n hombre an adult male human a young man

March n marzo the third month of the year My birthday is in March.

marriage n matrimonio the legal relationship of a man and a woman being a husband and a wife

It was a very happy marriage.

marry v casarse con to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife

Will you marry me?

match n partido a sports competition in which two people or teams compete against each other

a football match

Maths n matemáticas mathematics Are you good at Maths?

May n mayo the fifth month of the year My birthday is in May.

mayonnaise n mayonesa a thick, cold, white sauce that is made from eggs and oil

Do you want mayonnaise in your sandwich?

meal n comida when you eat, or the food that you eat at that time

a three-course meal

mean v significar to have a particular meaning What does this word mean?

meat n carne the soft parts of animals, used as food

I don't eat meat.

medicine n medicina something that you drink or eat when you are ill, to stop you being ill

Have you taken your medicine today?

medium-length adj de longitud media medium-length hair is not short or long but reaches the shoulders

She has medium-length, brown hair.

member n miembro a person who belongs to a group or an organisation

family members

membership form n formulario de asociado, formulario de asociación

a printed document with spaces for you to write information which you have to write on so that you can join a club

Have you filled in a membership form?

men n hombres plural of 'man' young men

menu n menú a list of food and drinks that you can get in a restaurant

a dinner menu

message n mensaje a piece of written or spoken information which one person gives to another

Did you get my message?

milk n leche a white liquid that babies and baby animals drink that comes from their mothers' bodies

a carton of milk

milkshake n batido a sweet drink made of milk and chocolate or fruit

a banana milkshake

minute n minuto a period of time equal to 60 seconds

It'll take you thirty minutes to get to the airport.

miss v extrañar, echar de menos

to feel sad about someone or something that you have stopped seeing or having

I really miss my friends back in Germany.

mobile phone n teléfono móvil a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you

I use a mobile phone a lot for work

model n modelo someone whose job is wearing clothes for photographs or fashion shows

He's married to a Brazilian model.

modern adj moderno relating to the present time and not to the past

modern society

mom n mamá an American word for mother My mom phoned last night.

Monday n lunes the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday

It's my birthday on Monday.

money n dinero the coins or pieces of paper that are used for buying things

How much money have you got?

monster n monstruo an imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and frightening

I didn't like the monster in that film.

month n mes one of the twelve periods of time that a year is divided into

Next month will be very busy.

moon n luna the round object that shines in the sky at night and moves around the Earth

Wow! Look at the moon.

mother n madre your female parent My mother lives in Paris.

mousse n mousse a soft, cold food that is often sweet and usually has eggs or cream in it

chocolate mousse

mouth n boca the part of the face that is used for eating and speaking

Close your mouth when you're eating.

mum n mamá mother I asked my mum but she said no.

museum n museo a building where you can look at important objects connected with art, history, or science

a museum of modern art

mushroom n champiñón a type of fungus (=organism like a plant) with a short stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten

pasta with wild mushrooms

music n música a pattern of sounds that is made by playing instruments or singing, or a recording of this

pop/dance music

mustard n mostaza a spicy yellow or brown sauce often eaten in small amounts with meat

a teaspoon of mustard

mysterious adj misterioso strange and not explained or understood

a mysterious stranger

mystery n misterio something strange that cannot be explained or understood

an unsolved mystery

9th (ninth) 9º (noveno)

name n nombre the word or group of words that is used to refer to a person, thing, or place

What's your name?

national adj nacional relating to the whole of a country

to threaten national security

natural adj natural made or caused by nature and not by people or machines

natural beauty

near cerca not far away in distance Could you come a bit nearer, please?

need v necesitar if you need something, you must have it, and if you need to do something, you must do it

I need some new shoes.

netball n netball a game usually played by teams of women, where the players try to throw a ball through a high net

I play netball at school.

never adv nunca not ever, not one time I've never even thought about that before.

new adj nuevo recently made Are those new trousers?

newsagent n quiosquero, quiosco a shop that sells newspapers and magazines

I've got a job at the newsagent.

newspaper n periódico large, folded sheets of paper which are printed with the news and sold every day or every week

I read about his death in the newspaper.

next to al lado de, junto a very close to something or someone, with nothing in between

Her house is next to a pub.

nice adj agradable pleasant They have a very nice house.

night n noche the time in every 24 hours when it is dark and people sleep

I slept really badly last night.

No idea. Ni idea. used to say that you do not know the answer to someone's question

"Do you know where the Post Office is?""No idea – sorry."

No problem. No hay problema. something that you say to mean you can or will do what someone has asked you to do

"Can you take me to the station?" "Sure, no problem."

noise n ruido a sound, often a loud, bad sound

I could hear a hissing noise.

noisier adj más ruidoso the comparative of 'noisy' Sam is much noisier than his sister.

noisy adj ruidoso noisy people or things make a lot of noise

A crowd of noisy protesters gathered in the square.

non-stop adj sin escala, directo without stopping non-stop flights from Britain to the West Indies

normally adv normalmente usually Normally I'm home by this time.

normally adv normalmente in the ordinary way that you expect

She eats fairly normally.

north n norte the direction that is on your left when you face towards the rising sun

The stadium is to the north of the city.

Norway n Noruega a country in Europe My brother lives in Norway.

nose n nariz the part of your face that you breathe through and smell with

a big/broken nose

notebook n libreta a book with empty pages that you can write in

I take my notebook to meetings.

Nothing much. Casi nada. very little "What are you doing Tom?""Nothing much."

November n noviembre the eleventh month of the year My birthday is in November.

nurse n enfermera someone whose job is looking after people who are ill and hurt

She's a nurse at the local hospital.

October n octubre the tenth month of the year My birthday is in October.

of de belonging or relating to someone or something

I like the colour of her hair.

Of course Por supuesto used to say 'yes' strongly, often to be polite

"Can I borrow your pen?""Of course."

often adv a menudo many times or regularly I often see her there.

Oh, brilliant! ¡Genial! something you say when you think something is really good

"Sarah! I've got tickets to see U2""Oh, brilliant!"

old adj viejo having lived or existed for a long time

an old man

older adj más viejo the comparative of 'old' I've got two older sisters.

old-fashioned adj anticuado not modern old-fashioned clothes

Olympic Games n Juegos Olímpicos an international sports competition that happens every four years

Kelly Holmes won 2 gold medals at the Olympic games.

on sobre on a surface of something I put the book on that shelf.

on board (the ship) a bordo (del barco) on a boat, train or aeroplane Welcome on board the aeroplane.

once a day / week / month / year

una vez al día / la semana / mes / año

one time I go swimming once a week (=one time every week).

onion n cebolla a round vegetable with layers that has a strong taste and smell

onion soup

onto sobre used to show movement into or on a particular place

I stepped onto the platform.

open v abrir if you open something, you make it change to a position that is not closed

Could you open the window?

opinion n opinión a thought or belief about something or someone

What's your opinion about/on the matter?

opposite frente a in a position facing someone or something but on the other side

on the opposite page

orange adj naranja being a colour that is a mixture of red and yellow

a deep orange sunset

orange n naranja a round, sweet fruit with a thick skin and a centre that has many parts

orange juice

order v pedir, ordenar to give someone an instruction that they must obey

"Would you like to order?""Yes, I'll have soup please."

organisation n organización a group of people who work together for the same purpose

a voluntary organisation

organise v organizar to plan or arrange something She was busy organising the wedding.

organised adj organizado an organised person plans things well

Susan's very organised.

out fuera used to show movement away from the inside of somewhere

He dropped the bag and all the apples fell out.

outside afuera near a building or room but not in it

He was standing outside the café.

outside pool n piscina exterior a swimming pool that is not in a building

There is an outside pool in the park.

own propio belonging to a particular person

It was my own idea.

owner n propietario someone who owns something

car owners

oxygen n oxígeno a gas in the air that people and animals must breathe

Hydrogen and oxygen make water.

page n página a piece of paper in a book, magazine, etc, or one side of a piece of paper

The article is on page 36.

palm tree n palmera a tree that grows in hot countries and has a tall trunk with a mass of long pointed leaves at the top

tropical palm tree

parade n desfile when a line of people walk through a public place on a special day

a victory parade

paradise n paraíso a perfect place or situation a tropical paradise

parcel n paquete something that is covered in paper so that it can be sent by post

There's a parcel for you.

parent n padre your mother or father Her parents live in Oxford.

park n parque a large area of grass, often in a town, where people can walk and enjoy themselves

We went for a walk in the park.

park v aparcar to leave a car in a place for a period of time

I parked the car near the old bridge.

part time adj a tiempo parcial working or studying only for part of the day or the week

a part-time job

party n fiesta when people come together to enjoy themselves by talking, eating, drinking, and dancing

a birthday party

party v celebrar una fiesta to enjoy yourself by talking, eating, drinking, and dancing with a group of people

They were out partying till five o'clock in the morning.

pâté n paté a soft food, usually made of meat or fish, that you spread on bread, etc

liver pate

pay v pagar to give money to someone because you are buying something from them

Helen paid for the tickets.

PE (physical education)

n EF (educación física)

physical education: classes at school where children do exercise and play sport

We do PE on Thursdays.

pen n bolígrafo a long, thin object that you use to write or draw in ink

Could I use your pen?

pencil n lápiz a long, thin wooden object with a black or coloured point that you write or draw with

It was written in pencil.

people n gente more than one person Our company employs over 400 people.

perhaps adv quizás possibly Perhaps I'll go to the gym after work.

person n persona a human being You're the only person I know here.

personal stereo n walkman a piece of electronic equipment that you put on your ears so that you can listen privately to radio, recorded music, etc

Can I borrow your personal stereo.

phone n teléfono a piece of equipment that is used to talk to someone who is in another place

Who's on the phone?

photograph n fotografía a picture made with a camera He took a lovely photograph of the children.

piano n piano a big wooden musical instrument with black and white bars that make sounds when you press them

I can play the piano.

pie n pastel a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit which is covered in pastry and baked

an apple pie

piece of paper n pedazo de papel a sheet of paper Have you got a piece of paper I can have?

pink adj rosado, rosa being a pale red colour pretty, pink flowers

pizza n pizza a flat, round piece of bread covered with tomato, cheese, etc and cooked in an oven

Italian pizza

plane n avión a vehicle that flies and has an engine and wings

What time does her plane get in (=arrive)?

play v jugar when you play a sport or game, you take part in it

Do you play football?

play sports practicar deportes When you play a sport or game, you take part in it

Do you play any sports?

play the piano tocar el piano to make music using a piano Can you play the piano?

player n jugador someone who plays a sport or game

tennis players

pocket n bolsillo a part of a piece of clothing that you can put things in

My wallet was in my coat pocket.

Poland n Polonia a country in Europe My brother lives in Poland.

police n policía the organisation that makes people obey the law and that protects people against crime

A 30-year-old man is being interviewed by police.

Polish adj polaco relating to Poland My teacher is Polish.

pop group n grupo pop a group of musicians or singers who play modern, popular music together

He's in a pop group.

popular adj popular liked by many people Jack' was the most popular boy's name.

population n población the number of people living in a particular area

What's the population of Brazil?

Portugal n Portugal a country in Europe My sister lives in Portugal.

post office n oficina de correos a place where you can buy stamps and send letters and parcels

There is post office at the end of my road.

potato n patata a round, white vegetable that grows in the ground

boiled/fried potatoes

practical adj práctico suitable or useful for a situation which may involve some difficulty

practical shoes

practice n práctica when you do an activity again and again to get better at it

We need a bit more practice before the concert.

practise English practicar el inglés to speak English again and again in order to get better at it

You can practice English with me.

practise the piano practicar el piano to play the piano again and again in order to get better at it

Do you practice the piano everyday?

present n presente something that you give to someone, usually on a special day

a birthday present

president n presidente the highest political position in some countries, usually the leader of the government

the president of the United States

pretty adj bonito nice to look at, attractive Your daughter is very pretty.

prison n prisión a place where criminals are kept as a punishment

He's spent most of his life in prison.

probably adv probablemente used to mean that something is very likely

I'll probably be home by midnight.

project n proyecto a planned piece of work that has a particular purpose

a research project

public adj público for everyone to use and not private

Smoking should be banned in public places.

pull v tirar de to take hold of something and move it somewhere

If you keep pulling his tail, he'll bite you.

pumpkin n calabaza a large, round vegetable with thick, orange skin

Halloween pumpkin

purple adj púrpura being a colour that is a mixture of red and blue

purple pansies

push v empujar to move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body

We pushed the children down the slide.

put v poner to move something to a place or position

Where have you put the keys?

quickly adv rápidamente fast or in a short time I quickly shut the door.

quiet adj callado making little or no noise Can you be quiet, please? We're trying to work.

quieter adj más callado comparative of 'quiet' John's quieter than me.

quietly adv silenciosamente making little or no noise Don't worry, she said quietly.

quite adv bastante a little or a lot but not completely

I'm quite tired, but I'm happy to walk a little further.

rabbit n conejo a small animal with fur and long ears that lives in a hole in the ground

I've got a pet rabbit.

race n carrera a competition in which people run, ride, drive, etc against each other in order to see who is the fastest

an running race

radio n radio a piece of equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts

a car radio

railway station n estación de tren a building where trains stop so that you can get on or off them

The railway station is at the bottom of the road.

rain v llover When it rains, water falls from the sky in small drops

I think it’s going to rain.

rap n rap a type of music in which the words are spoken and there is a strong beat

a rap artist

rattlesnake n serpiente cascabel, serpiente de cascabel

a poisonous snake which, when angry, makes a loud noise by shaking its tail

Don't touch that - it might be a rattlesnake.

read v leer to look at words and understand what they mean

What was the last book you read?

ready adj listo prepared for doing something Give me a call when you're ready.

real adj real existing and not imagined He's not real you know, he's just a character in a book.

Really? ¿ Ah, sí? said when you are surprised by what someone has said

"Apparently Joe is leaving.""Really? Are you sure?"

recording studio n estudio de grabación

a room where music is recorded

My sister works in a recording studio.

red adj rojo being the same colour as blood

a red shirt

remember v recordar to keep something in your mind, or bring it back into your mind

I can't remember his name.

repeat v repetir to say or do something more than once

He repeated the number.

restaurant n restaurante a place where you can buy and eat a meal

an Italian restaurant

return v regresar to go or come back to a place where you were before

She returned to America in 1954.

rice n arroz small grains from a plant that are cooked and eaten

rice pudding

rich adj rico a rich person has a lot of money

She's the third richest woman in Britain.

riding n equitación the sport or activity of riding horses

I go riding every Saturday.

right adj correcto correct or true He only got half the answers right.

river boat n embarcación fluvial a long, narrow boat that is used on a river

I live on a river boat.

road n calle a long, hard surface built for cars to drive on

Be careful when you cross the road.

roast lamb n cordero asado the meat from a young sheep cooked in an oven

We had roast lamb on Sunday.

rollerblading n patinaje the activity of moving across the ground wearing boots with a single line of wheels on the bottom

There are lots of people rollerblading in the park.

roof n techo the surface that covers the top of a building or vehicle

He climbed onto the roof.

room n habitación a part of the inside of a building, which is separated from other parts by walls, floors, and ceilings

My room is pink.

rugby n rugby a sport played by two teams with an oval ball and H-shaped goals

I play rugby at school.

run v correr to move on your feet at a faster speed than walking

He can run very fast.

running n correr the sport of moving on your feet at a speed faster than walking

I go running three times a week.

Russia n Rusia a country in Europe My uncle lives in Russia.

2nd (second) 2º (segundo) being the one after the first This is my second piece of chocolate cake.

6th (sixth) 6º (sexto)

7th (seventh) 7º (séptimo)

sad adj triste unhappy I was very sad when our cat died.

safe adj seguro not dangerous a safe driver

safer adj más seguro comparative of 'safe' The road is safer now.

salad n ensalada a cold mixture of vegetables that have not been cooked

I made a big salad for lunch.

salt n sal a white substance used to add flavour to food

salt and pepper

same igual exactly alike Many twins look the same.

sandwich n sándwich two slices of bread with meat, cheese, etc between them

a cheese sandwich

Saturday n sábado the day of the week after Friday and before Sunday

It's my birthday on Saturday.

save v salvar to stop someone or something from being killed or destroyed

He was badly injured, but the doctors saved his life.

say v decir to speak words I couldn't hear what they were saying.

scared adj asustado frightened or worried I was scared to death. (=very frightened).

scarf n bufanda a piece of cloth that you wear around your neck or head to keep warm or for decoration

a warm scarf

school n escuela a place where children go to be educated

Which school do you go to?

school programme n programa escolar a programme that is made especially for school children

She often watches school programmes on television.

school subject n asignatura a subject that children study at school

What's your favourite school subject?

Science n ciencia the study of the structure of natural things and the way that they behave

We have Science on Wednesdays.

sea n mar a large area of salt water I'd like to live by the sea.

seaside n costa an area or town next to the sea

We had a picnic at the seaside.

seat n asiento something that you sit on I've booked three seats for the cinema tonight.

second n segundo one of the 60 parts a minute is divided into

It only took a few seconds.

see v ver to notice people and things with your eyes

Have you seen Jo?

See you (soon). Nos vemos (pronto). said when you say goodbye to someone that you know well

"Bye, Sarah.""See you soon."

seem v parecer to appear to be She seemed happy.

selection n selección when you choose something the selection process

sell v vender to give something to someone who gives you money for it

I sold my bike to Claire.

send v enviar to arrange for something to go or be taken somewhere, especially by post

I sent him a letter last week.

separate v separar to divide into parts, or to make something divide into parts

I separated the class into three groups.

September n septiembre the ninth month of the year My birthday is in September.

shampoo n champú a liquid substance that you use to wash your hair

a bottle of shampoo

She's fine. Está bien. used to say that someone is healthy and happy

"How's your mum?""She's fine thanks."

ship n barco a large boat that carries people or goods by sea

The Titanic was a large ship.

shoe n zapato a strong covering for the foot, often made of leather

a pair of shoes

shoot v disparar to hurt or kill a person or animal by firing a bullet from a gun

He was shot dead in the incident.

shop n tienda a building or part of a building where you can buy things

a book shop

shop assistant n dependiente someone whose job is selling things in a shop

My sister is a shop assistant.

short adj corto having a small distance from one end to the other

short, brown hair

shout v gritar to say something very loudly Don't shout!

show v mostrar to prove that something is true Show me!

shower n ducha a piece of bathroom equipment that you stand under to wash your whole body

He's in the shower.

sight n vista the ability to use your eyes to see

Doctors managed to save his sight.

sign v firmar to write your name on something to show that you wrote/painted, etc it or to show that you agree to it

to sign a contract/treaty

signal n señal a movement, light, or sound which gives information, or tells people what to do

At a signal from their teacher, the children all held up their flags.

silent adj silencioso without any sound The building was dark and silent.

similar adj similar something which is similar to something else has many things the same, although it is not exactly the same

The two houses are remarkably similar.

simple adj sencillo not difficult to do or to understand

It's very simple to use.

sing v cantar to make musical sounds with your voice

She sings in the church choir.

singer n cantante someone who sings a jazz singer

sister n hermana a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

an older/younger sister

sit v sentarse to be in a position with the weight of your body on your bottom and the top part of your body up, for example, on a chair

Please sit down.

ski v esquiar to move over snow wearing skis

I'd like to go skiing in Switzerland.

skirt n falda a piece of women's clothing that hangs from the waist and has no legs

I like your skirt.

sleep v dormir to be in the state of rest when your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is unconscious

We had to sleep in the car that night.

slow adj lento moving, happening, or doing something without much speed

I'm making slow progress with the painting.

slowly adv lentamente at a slow speed Could you speak more slowly, please?

small adj pequeño little in size or amount We teach the children in small groups.

smart adj bien vestido if you look smart or your clothes are smart, you look clean and tidy

You look very smart.

smile n sonrisa when the corners of your mouth go up so that you look happy or friendly

He gave me a big smile and wished me good luck.

snail n caracol a small creature with a long, soft body and a round shell

I don't like snails.

snake n serpiente a long, thin creature with no legs that slides along the ground

I don't like snakes.

snowboard v snowboard to do a sport in which you stand on a large board and move over snow

Can you snowboard?

soap opera n telenovela a television programme about the lives of a group of people that is shown every week

Eastenders is my favourite soap opera.

soccer n fútbol an American for football - a game in which two teams of eleven people kick a ball and try to score goals

Do you want a game of soccer?

sofa n sofá a large, comfortable seat for more than one person

We've got 2 sofas in our living-room.

soldier n soldado a person in an army toy soldiers

sometimes adv a veces on some occasions but not always or often

He does cook sometimes, but not very often.

son n hijo your male child My son will be three next week.

song n canción words that go with a short piece of music

What's that song you were singing?

Sorry, I don't know. Disculpa, no lo sé. something you say when you don't know the answer to a question

"Do you know where the Post Office is?""Sorry, I don't know."

sound v sonar to seem, from what you have heard or read

Your job sounds really interesting.

sound system n sistema de sonido many pieces of electronic equipment which can be used to play music

I've got a new sound system in my car.

soup n sopa a hot, liquid food, made from vegetables, meat, or fish

chicken soup

south n sur the direction that is on your right when you face towards the rising sun

the south side of the house

Spain n España a country in Europe My aunt lives in Spain.

Spanish adj español relating to Spain Spanish olives

speak v hablar to say something using your voice

She speaks very quietly.

speaker n altavoz the part of a radio, CD player, etc which the sound comes out of

built-in speakers

special adj especial better or more important than usual things

a special friend

spend v gastar to use money to buy or pay for something

The company has spent £1.9 million on improving its computer network.

spider n araña a creature with eight long legs which catches insects in a web (=structure like a net)

I don't like spiders.

sport n deporte a game or activity which people do to keep healthy or for enjoyment, often competing against each other

winter sports

sports facilities n instalaciones deportivas

places and equipment for people who play sports

Our school has great sports facilities.

sports hall n sala de deportes a large room, especially in a school, that is used by people who are playing sport

Our school has a big sports hall.

sports programme n programa deportivo a television programme that shows sport

There are lots of sports programmes on TV on Saturdays.

spring n primavera the season of the year between winter and summer, when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again

I'm starting a new course in the spring.

stamp n sello a small piece of paper that you buy and stick onto a letter before you post it

I need to buy a stamp.

star n estrella a famous singer, actor, sports person, etc

She interviews all the stars.

start v empezar to begin doing something He started smoking when he was eighteen

starter n primer plato something that you eat as the first part of a meal

I don't want a starter - I'd rather have dessert.

stay v permanecer to continue to be in a place, job, etc and not leave

The weather was bad so we stayed at home.

steak n bistec a thick, flat piece of meat steak and chips

steal v robar to secretly take something that does not belong to you

Burglars broke into the house and stole a computer.

steel band n banda de percusión típica del Caribe

a group of musicians who play steel drums (=large oil containers made into musical instruments)

My dad is in a steel band.

stereo n estéreo a piece of equipment for playing CDs, listening to the radio, etc that has two speakers (=parts where sound comes out)

a car stereo

stone n piedra a small rock or piece of rock We collected stones from the beach.

stop v parar to finish doing something that you were doing

Stop laughing - it's not funny.

storm n tormenta very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc

a snow/thunder storm

story n cuento a description of a series of real or imaginary events which is intended to entertain people

a horror story

straight adj recto not curved or bent a straight road

strange adj extraño unusual or not expected It's strange that she hasn't called.

strawberry n fresa a small, red fruit with small, brown seeds on its surface

strawberry jam

street market n mercadillo an area in a city or village where there are many small shops with open fronts or tables from which things are sold

My brother works on a street market.

street stall n puesto ambulante a small shop in a street with an open front or a table from which goods are sold

I bought some food from a street stall.

student n estudiante someone who is studying at a school or university

a law student

study v estudiar to learn about a subject, usually at school or university

I studied biology before going into medicine.

stupid adj estúpido very silly or not clever That's a stupid thing to say.

subtropical adj subtropical belonging to parts of the world that have very hot weather

Mangoes usually grow in subtropical areas.

sudden adj repentino done or happening quickly and not expected

a sudden change

suddenly adv de repente quickly and when not expected I suddenly realised who she was.

sugar n azúcar a very sweet substance used to give flavour to food and drinks

coffee with milk and sugar

summer n verano the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

a long, hot summer

sun n sol the large, bright star that shines in the sky during the day and provides light and heat for the Earth

The sun rises in the East and sets in the West.

Sunday n domingo the day of the week after Saturday and before Monday

It's my birthday on Sunday.

sunny adj soleado bright because of light from the sun

a lovely sunny day

supermarket n supermercado a large shop that sells food, drink, products for the home, etc

Do you want anything from the supermarket?

support v apoyar to like a particular sports team and want them to win

What team do you support?

surname n apellido the name that you and other members of your family all have

His surname is Walker.

survey n encuesta an examination of people's opinions or behaviour made by asking people questions

Holidays in the UK are becoming more popular, according to a recent survey.

sweater n suéter a warm piece of clothing which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head

I like your blue sweater.

Swedish adj sueco relating to Sweden My mother is Swedish.

sweet n dulce a small piece of sweet food, often made of sugar or chocolate

Sweets are bad for your teeth.

swim v nadar to move through water by moving your body

I learnt to swim when I was about 5 years old.

swimming n natación when you move through water using your body

I usually go swimming on Thursday evenings.

swimming pool n piscina de natación an area of water that has been made for people to swim in

We have swimming pool in the garden.

Switzerland n Suiza a country in Europe My teacher comes from Switzerland.

10th (tenth) 10º (décimo)

12th (twelfth) 12º (duodécimo)

13th (thirteenth) 13º (decimotercero)

20th (twentieth) 20º (vigésimo)

30th (thirtieth) 30º (trigésimo)

3rd (third) 3º (tercero)

table n mesa a piece of furniture with four legs, used for eating off, putting things on, etc

the kitchen table

take v llevar to get and carry something with you when you go somewhere

I always take my umbrella with me.

take a picture v hacer una fotografía to use a camera to take a photograph

I took a lot of pictures on holiday.

take part v participar if someone takes part in something, they join other people in doing it

Would you like to take part in the quiz?

talk v hablar to say things to someone The teacher's always telling him to stop talking.

tall adj alto being higher than most other people or things

It's one of the tallest buildings in the city.

taxi n taxi a car with a driver who you pay to take you somewhere

I'll take a taxi to the airport.

tea n té a hot drink that you make by pouring water onto dried leaves

Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?

teacher n maestro someone whose job is to teach in a school, college, etc

a science teacher

team n equipo a group of people who play a sport or game together

a football team

teenager n adolescente someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

It's a magazine for teenagers.

teeth (plural of tooth)

n dientes Plural of tooth My Grandma still has all her teeth.

tell v contar to say something to someone, usually giving them information

He told me about his new school.

temperature n temperatura how hot or cold something is The room's kept at a temperature of around 20°C.

tennis n tenis a sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a net

He's a famous tennis player.

terrible adj terrible very bad a terrible accident

test n prueba a set of questions to measure someone's knowledge or ability

Only two students in the class failed the test.

text n texto the written words in a book, magazine, etc, not the pictures

a page of text

Thanks. Gracias. used to tell someone that you are grateful to them

Can you pass me the book? Thanks very much.

Thanksgiving n Acción de Gracias a holiday in the autumn in the US and Canada, when families have a big meal together

Thanksgiving is in November.

That's correct. Correcto. used when you agree with something someone has just said

"5x5 is 25.""That's correct."

the news n las noticias a television programme that gives information about important things that have recently happened

The news is on TV at 9pm.

think v pensar, opinar to have an opinion about something or someone

I think he's right.

think v pensar to consider an idea or problem I was just thinking about Jake.

through a través de from one end or side of something to the other

The River Seine flows through Paris.

thumb n pulgar the short, thick finger on the side of your hand

I hit my thumb with the hammer.

Thursday n jueves the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday

It's my birthday on Thursday.

to be born v nacer when a person or animal is born, they come out of their mother's body and start to exist

I was born in Paris.

to be called v llamarse if you are called a name, that is your name

He's called Daniel.

toast n tostada bread that has been heated to make it brown

a slice of toast

toilet n baño, inodoro a bowl that you sit on or stand near when you get rid of waste substances from your body

Can I go to the toilet please?

tomato n tomate a soft, round, red fruit eaten in salad or as a vegetable

tomato soup

tomorrow n mañana the day after today or on the day after today

It's my birthday tomorrow.

tonight n esta noche the night of this day, or during the night of this day

What are you doing tonight?

tour n tour a visit to and around a place, area, or country

a tour of Europe

tourist n turista someone who visits a place for pleasure and does not live there

There were a lot of tourists in town today.

town n pueblo a place where people live and work which is larger than a village

It's a small town in the north of England.

traditional adj tradicional following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people for a long time

traditional Hungarian dress

trainers n zapatillas de deporte

soft sports shoes I can't find my trainers.

transport n transporte a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, aircraft, etc for getting from one place to another

I rely on public transport.

travel v viajar to make a journey I spent a year travelling around Asia.

travel card n bono de viaje a card which allows you to travel on a train, etc for less money

a monthly travel card

treat n gusto something special which you buy or do for someone else

a birthday treat

triathlon n triatlón a competition in which people run, ride a bicycle and swim, without stopping in between

I have a triathlon competition on Monday.

trick n broma something you do to deceive someone, or to make someone look stupid

I wasn't really ill - it was just a trick.

trip n viaje a journey in which you visit a place for a short time and come back again

a day trip to Paris

trousers n pantalones a piece of clothing that covers the legs and has a separate part for each leg

a pair of trousers

true adj verdadero based on facts and not imagined

a true story

try v intentar to attempt to do something I tried to open the window but couldn't.

try on v probarse to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits you

I tried on eight dresses and none of them looked nice.

Tuesday n martes the day of the week after Monday and before Wednesday

It's my birthday on Tuesday.

Turkey n Turquía a country in Asia My brother lives in Turkey.

turkey n pavo a bird that looks like a large chicken, or the meat from this bird

Christmas turkey

Turkish adj turco relating to Turkey Turkish dates

turn v girar to change direction when you are moving, or to make a car do this

Turn left at the traffic lights.

TV n televisión television What's on TV tonight?

twice a day / week / month / year

dos veces al día / la semana / mes / año

two times I have to take the tablets twice a day.

typical adj típico having all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc to have

typical German food

UFO n OVNI unidentified flying object: something strange that you see in the sky that could be from another part of the universe

a UFO sighting

uncle n tío the brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt

My uncle lives in Australia.

under debajo below something The children were sitting under a tree.

underground line n línea de metro one of the tunnels in a system of trains that is built under a city

I was late for work because there was a problem on the underground line.

unhappy adj infeliz sad an unhappy childhood

university n universidad a place where students study at a high level to get a degree (=type of qualification)

Cambridge University

use v usar if you use something, you do something with it for a particular purpose

Can I use your pen?

usually adv usualmente in the way that most often happens

I usually get home at about six o'clock.

vegetable n verdura a plant that you eat, for example a potato, onion, etc

What's your favourite vegetable?

verb n verbo a word or group of words that refers to an action, state, or experience - for example the words 'arrive', 'make', 'be', and 'feel' are verbs

We have test tomorrow on English verbs.

video n vídeo a plastic box that you put into a machine in order to record a television programme or watch a programme that is already recorded

I saw both films on video.

video store n videoteca, videoclub a shop from which you can borrow videos

I took the video back to the video store.

villa n chalet a large house, especially one used for holidays in a warm country

My parents have a villa in Spain.

village n villa, pueblo a place where people live in the countryside which is smaller than a town

She lives in a small village outside Oxford.

vinegar n vinagre a sour liquid that is used in cooking, often made from wine

The English like vinegar on fish and chips.

violin n violín a wooden musical instrument that you hold against your neck and play by moving a stick across strings

Can you play the violin?

visit v visitar to go somewhere to see someone or a place

Did you visit St Petersburg while you were in Russia?

volleyball n voleibol a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net

I play volleyball.

vote v votar to show your choice or opinion in an election or meeting by writing a cross on an official piece of paper or putting your hand up

Who did you vote for?

wait v esperar to stay in a place until someone or something arrives

How long did you wait for a taxi?

Wait a minute. Espera un momento.

used to ask someone to wait for you

"Sally, I'm going now.""Wait a minute, I'm not ready."

waiter n camarero a man who works in a restaurant, bringing food to customers

Has the waiter taken your order?

walk v caminar to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other and then repeating the action

She walks to school.

wallet n cartera a small, flat container for paper money and credit cards (=plastic cards used for paying with), usually used by a man

I lost my wallet this morning.

want v querer to hope to have or do something

He wants a new car.

war n guerra fighting, using soldiers and weapons, between two or more countries, or two or more groups inside a country

They've been at war for the past five years.

warm adj caliente having a temperature between cool and hot

It's nice and warm in here.

washing machine n lavadora a machine that washes clothes The washing machine is broken.

watch v observar to look at something for a period of time

The kids are watching TV.

water n agua the clear liquid that falls from the sky as rain and that is in seas, lakes, and rivers

a drink of water

wavy adj ondeado not straight but with slight curves

wavy hair

wear v usar to have a piece of clothing, jewellery, etc on your body

I wear jeans a lot of the time.

weather n tiempo the temperature or conditions outside, for example if it is hot, cold, sunny, etc

bad/good weather

Wednesday n miércoles the day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday

It's my birthday on Wednesday.

weekend n fin de semana Saturday and Sunday, the two days in the week when many people do not work

Are you doing anything this weekend?

well adj bien healthy I'm not very well.

well adv bien in a good way She ran very well.

wet adj mojado covered in water or another liquid

We got soaking wet in the rain.

what qué used to ask for information about something

What are you doing?

What about you? ¿Y a ti? used to ask for someone's opinion

I like Italian food best. What about you - what do you like to eat?

What are you up to?

¿Qué haces? used to ask someone what they are doing

"What are you up to, Tom?""Nothing much."

What's the answer? ¿Cuál es la respuesta?

used to ask someone what the answer is.

"Joe! Stop sleeping in class. What's the answer?""Sorry, I don't know."

What's the matter? ¿Qué te pasa? used to ask someone why they are upset, worried or angry

You look sad. What's the matter?

What's wrong? ¿Qué pasa? used to ask someone why they are upset, worried or angry

You look upset. What's wrong?

wheelchair n silla de ruedas a chair with wheels used by someone who cannot walk

My grandma is in a wheelchair.

where dónde used to ask about the place or position of someone or something

Where do you live?

white adj blanco being the colour of snow or milk

a white T-shirt

who quién used to ask about someone's name or which person or group someone is talking about

Who told you?

why por qué used to ask or talk about the reasons for something

Why didn't you call me?

wife n esposa the woman that a man is married to

I've never met William's wife.

win v ganar to get the most points or succeed in a competition, fight or war

Barcelona won the game 6–0.

window n ventana a space in the wall of a building or vehicle that has glass in it, used for letting light and air inside and for looking through

Open the window if you're too hot.

winner n ganador someone who wins a game, competition, or election

the winners of the World Cup

winter n invierno the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring

We went skiing last winter.

wish v desear to want a situation that is different from the one that exists

I wish that I didn't have to go to work.

witch n bruja in stories, a woman who has magical powers

I don't like the witch in The Wizard of Oz.

with con used to say that people or things are in a place together or are doing something together

Emma lives with her boyfriend.

wizard n mago in stories, a man who has magical powers

Harry Potter is a wizard.

woman n mujer an adult female person a 30-year-old woman

women n mujeres plural of 'woman' young women

wonderful adj maravilloso very good a wonderful idea

work n trabajo something you do to get money

I've got to find some work.

work v trabajar to do a job, especially the job you do to earn money

Where do you work?

world n mundo the Earth and all the people, places, and things on it

She's travelled all over the world.

worm n gusano a small creature with a long, thin, soft body and no legs

I don't like worms.

worried adj preocupado unhappy because you are thinking about bad things that might happen

She's really worried about her son.

worse adj peor more unpleasant or difficult than something else that is also bad

The exam was worse than I expected.

write v escribir to produce words, letters, or numbers on a surface using a pen or pencil

Write your name at the top of the page.

writer n escritor someone whose job is writing books, stories, articles, etc

I want to be a writer when I'm older.

wrong adj incorrecto not correct the wrong answer

year n año a period of 12 months, or 365 or 366 days, especially from 1 January to 31 December

last year/next year

yellow adj amarillo being the same colour as a lemon or the sun

a bright yellow tablecloth

Yes, great. Sí, muy bien. something you say when you think something is really good

"Do you want to come to my party?""Yes, great."

yesterday ayer the day before today I went to see the doctor yesterday.

yesterday afternoon / evening / morning

ayer por la mañana/tarde/noche

the afternoon/evening, etc of the day before this one

I saw Luke yesterday evening.

You must be joking!

¡Estás bromeando! something you say to show that you are surprised by what someone has said or do not believe what they have said

"I've got all A's in my exams!""You must be joking!"

young adj joven having lived or existed for only a short time and not old

We were very young when we met.

younger adj más joven comparative of 'young' I have two younger brothers.

You're welcome. De nada. used to be polite to someone who has thanked you

"Thank you for the coffee.""You're welcome."