Spanish B2 Words: 2,694 Words (Upper Intermediate)
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A
- a bordoon board
- a caballoon horseback
- a diferencia deunlike
- a lo largo dethroughout, along
- a medio caminohalfway
- a propósitoon purpose, deliberately
- a través dethrough, via
- abandonarto give up, to quit
- aberturaopening, gap
- abetofir, fir tree
- abolladuradent
- abordarto tackle, to address
- abreviaturaabbreviation
- absolutamenteabsolutely
- absorberto absorb
- absurdoabsurd
- abundanteabundant, plentiful
- abusarto overuse
- abusoabuse, misuse
- académicoacademic
- acantiladocliff
- acariciarto stroke, to pet
- acasoby any chance, perhaps
- accederto access, to get into
- accesibleaccessible
- accesorioaccessory
- aceleradoraccelerator, gas pedal
- aceptableacceptable
- aceptaciónacceptance
- acerosteel
- acertijoriddle, puzzle
- ácidosour, acidic
- aclararto clarify
- acnéacne
- acogedorcosy, welcoming
- acolchadopadded, quilted
- acompañantecompanion, escort
- acondicionadorhair conditioner
- acordarto agree on
- acosoharassment, bullying
- acrobaciaacrobatics, stunt
- acróbataacrobat
- actitudattitude
- actuaciónperformance
- actualizarto update
- acuarelawatercolor
- acuáticoaquatic, water
- acumularto accumulate
- acusadodefendant, accused
- acusarto accuse
- acústicoacoustic
- adaptaciónadaptation, adjustment
- adaptadoradapter
- adecuadamenteproperly, adequately
- adecuadosuitable, appropriate
- adelgazarto lose weight
- adhesivosticker, adhesive
- adicciónaddiction
- adicionaladditional, extra
- adictivoaddictive
- adictoaddicted, hooked
- adjuntarto attach, to enclose
- adjuntoattached
- administraciónadministration, management
- administradoradministrator, manager
- administrarto manage, to run
- admiraciónadmiration
- admiradoradmirer, fan
- admitirto admit
- adopciónadoption
- adoptarto adopt
- adorableadorable, lovely
- adornarto decorate, to adorn
- adquirirto acquire, to purchase
- adredeon purpose, deliberately
- adrenalinaadrenaline
- advertenciawarning
- advertirto warn
- aéreoair, aerial
- aerolíneaairline
- afectarto affect
- afeitarseto shave
- aficionadofan, enthusiast, amateur
- afiladosharp
- afirmarto state, to claim
- afortunadamentefortunately
- afortunadolucky, fortunate
- agenteofficer, agent
- ágilagile, nimble
- agitarto shake, to wave
- aglomeracióncrowd, crowding
- agotarto exhaust, to wear out
- agradarto please, to like
- agradecidograteful, thankful
- agrandarto enlarge, to make bigger
- agresiónaggression, attack
- agrícolaagricultural
- agriosour
- agruparto group
- aguacerodownpour, heavy shower
- aguardarto wait (for), to await
- ahogarto drown
- ahorradorthrifty, saving
- ahorrosavings
- ahumadosmoked
- aisladoisolated, remote
- ajustableadjustable
- ajustarto adjust
- ajusteadjustment
- alambrewire
- alargarto lengthen, to drag on
- albahacabasil
- alberguehostel, shelter
- albornozbathrobe
- alcaldemayor
- alcancereach
- alcohólicoalcoholic
- alertaalert, warning
- alfabéticoalphabetical
- alfilerpin
- algaseaweed, algae
- álgebraalgebra
- aliadoally
- alianzaalliance
- alientobreath
- alimentacióndiet, nutrition
- alimentarto feed
- aliviarto relieve, to ease
- aliviorelief
- almasoul
- almacénwarehouse, storeroom
- almacenamientostorage
- almacenarto store
- áloealoe
- alojarto accommodate, to house
- alrededoressurroundings, outskirts
- alta maropen sea, high seas
- altaraltar
- altavozspeaker, loudspeaker
- alterarto alter, to disturb
- alternarto alternate
- alternativaalternative
- altitudaltitude
- aluminioaluminium
- ama de casahousewife, homemaker
- amabilidadkindness, politeness
- amablementekindly, politely
- amadobeloved
- amantelover, enthusiast
- amargobitter
- ambiciosoambitious
- ambientalenvironmental
- ambienteatmosphere, environment
- ambosboth
- aménamen
- amenazathreat
- amenazarto threaten
- amorosoromantic, love
- ampliarto expand, to enlarge
- amuebladofurnished
- amueblarto furnish
- análisisanalysis, test
- analizarto analyze
- ancestroancestor
- anchurawidth
- ancianoelderly man, old man
- anclaanchor
- anemiaanemia
- ánguloangle
- angustiaanguish, distress
- animaciónanimation
- animadorentertainer, host
- anónimoanonymous
- anotarto write down, to note
- ansiedadanxiety
- ansiosoanxious, eager
- antebefore, in the face of
- antenaantenna, aerial
- antepasadoancestor
- antibióticoantibiotic
- anticiparto anticipate, to preview
- anticuadoold-fashioned, outdated
- antorchatorch
- anualannual, yearly
- anularto cancel, to annul
- aparenteapparent, seeming
- aparentementeapparently, seemingly
- apariciónappearance
- aparienciaappearance
- aparteaside, separately
- apasionadopassionate
- apasionantefascinating, thrilling
- apenashardly, barely
- aperitivoappetizer, snack
- aperturaopening
- apestosostinky, smelly
- apetitoappetite
- apilarto pile up, to stack
- aplastarto crush, to squash
- aplazarto postpone
- aplicarto apply
- apreciarto appreciate
- aprendizapprentice, trainee
- aprendizajelearning
- apresurarseto hurry
- apropiadoappropriate, suitable
- aprovecharto take advantage of, to make the most of
- aproximadamenteapproximately
- aproximadoapproximate
- aptosuitable, fit
- apurofix, tight spot
- arbitrajerefereeing
- arbustobush, shrub
- arcemaple
- arcénhard shoulder
- archivarto file, to archive
- arcillaclay
- arderto burn
- arenerolitter box, sandbox
- arenososandy
- argumentoargument, reasoning
- armaduraarmour
- arohoop, ring
- aromaaroma, scent
- arpaharp
- arquitecturaarchitecture
- arrastrarto drag
- arrecifereef
- arreglorepair, fix
- arrepentirseto regret
- arrestarto arrest
- arriesgadorisky, dangerous
- arrimarto bring closer, to pull up
- arrojarto throw, to hurl
- arruinarto ruin
- artesaníahandicraft, crafts
- artesanocraftsman, artisan
- articulaciónjoint
- artificialartificial
- artritisarthritis
- asahandle
- asaltanterobber, attacker
- asaltarto rob, to raid
- asaltorobbery, hold-up
- ascenderto climb, to ascend
- ascensopromotion
- aseguradorainsurance company
- asegurarto assure, to promise
- asesinarto murder
- asesinatomurder
- asesinomurderer, killer
- asesoradvisor, consultant
- asfaltoasphalt, tarmac
- asignarto assign
- asistenteassistant
- asistirto attend
- asmaasthma
- asociaciónassociation, organization
- asociarto associate
- asombradoamazed, astonished
- asombrarto be amazed, to amaze
- asombroastonishment
- aspirarto aspire
- astillasplinter
- astrologíaastrology
- astronomíaastronomy
- asumirto accept, to take on
- asuntomatter, issue
- atacanteforward, striker
- atacarto attack
- atajoshortcut
- ataqueattack
- atascarto jam, to clog
- ataúdcoffin
- aterrizajelanding
- áticopenthouse, top-floor flat
- atletaathlete
- atléticoathletic
- atmósferaatmosphere
- átomoatom
- atracadorrobber
- atracarto rob, to hold up
- atracciónattraction
- atracorobbery, hold-up
- atractivoattractive
- atraerto attract
- atravesarto cross, to go through
- atrevidodaring, bold
- audiciónaudition
- aumentoincrease, rise
- auricularearphone, headphone
- ausenciaabsence
- ausenteabsent
- auténticoauthentic, genuine
- autocaravanamotorhome, RV
- autógrafoautograph
- automáticamenteautomatically
- autoridadauthority, authorities
- autorizaciónauthorization, permission
- autorizarto authorize
- avanceadvance, progress
- avellanahazelnut
- avergonzarto embarrass
- azarchance
- azoteaflat roof, rooftop
- azufresulfur
- azulejotile
B
- baberobib
- bacalaocod
- bacteriabacterium
- bahíabay
- bajasick leave
- balabullet
- baladaballad
- balanceassessment, review
- balanzascale, balance
- balletballet
- bambúbamboo
- bancabanking, banks
- banda sonorasoundtrack
- bandejatray
- bandidobandit, outlaw
- barbillachin
- barrabar counter
- barra de herramientastoolbar
- barrerabarrier
- barrilbarrel
- barrocobaroque
- basadobased
- basarto base
- básculascale
- basebase
- bastóncane, walking stick
- bateristadrummer
- batidoramixer, blender
- batirto whisk, to beat
- baúltrunk, chest
- bayaberry
- bellezabeauty
- bellotaacorn
- benditoblessed
- beneficiarto benefit
- beneficiobenefit
- beneficiosobeneficial
- berrinchetantrum
- bestiabeast
- bibliaBible
- bichobug, critter
- bienestarwell-being, welfare
- bilingüebilingual
- biografíabiography
- biologíabiology
- biológicobiological
- bisagrahinge
- bistróbistro
- blogueroblogger
- bloqueblock (of flats)
- bloquearto block
- bocinahorn
- bodegawinery, wine cellar
- bofetadaslap
- bondadkindness, goodness
- bonsáibonsai
- boquerónanchovy (fresh)
- bordarto embroider
- bordeedge
- borradordraft
- borrosoblurry, blurred
- bostezarto yawn
- botesmall boat
- botínloot, spoils
- boxeadorboxer
- bragaunderwear (women's), panties
- brécolbroccoli
- brevementebriefly
- brilloshine, brightness
- brindarto toast, to drink to
- brindistoast (with drinks)
- brisabreeze
- bromearto joke
- broncebronze
- bronceadotan
- brujowizard, sorcerer
- brújulacompass
- brutalbrutal, awesome
- buceadordiver
- buceodiving, scuba diving
- búfalobuffalo, bison
- buldogbulldog
- bulevarboulevard
- bultolump, bulge
- burbujabubble
- burlamockery, taunt
- burlarseto make fun of
- burocraciabureaucracy, red tape
- buscadorsearch engine
- búsquedasearch
- buzodiver
C
- cabeza de familiahead of the family
- cabinacabin, booth
- caborope (nautical)
- cacaococoa, cacao
- cacerolasaucepan, pot
- cadenachain, necklace
- caducarto expire
- cafeínacaffeine
- calacove
- calamarsquid
- calciocalcium
- calcularto calculate
- cálculocalculation
- calderaboiler
- calentamientowarm-up
- cálidowarm
- calificadoqualified, skilled
- calificarto grade, to mark
- callejerostreet (adj)
- callejónalley, lane
- calmantepainkiller, sedative
- calzadaroadway, carriageway
- calzadofootwear
- calzoncillounderpants, boxers
- camarónshrimp
- cambiadorchanging table
- campañacampaign
- campesinofarmer, peasant
- campuscampus
- cáncercancer
- candidatocandidate
- canoacanoe
- canteraquarry
- cañarod, cane
- cañóncannon
- caoschaos
- capalayer
- capillachapel
- capócar hood, bonnet
- caprichowhim, indulgence
- capturarto capture, to catch
- característicafeature, characteristic
- carambawow, gosh
- caravanacaravan, trailer
- cárceljail, prison
- cardenalbruise
- cardiocardio
- caretamask
- cargaload, cargo
- cargoposition, post
- cariciacaress, stroke
- caridadcharity
- carpacarp
- carpinteríacarpentry, woodwork
- carrillane
- casetecassette
- castañachestnut
- castorbeaver
- casualchance, coincidental
- catálogocatalog
- catástrofecatastrophe, disaster
- categoríacategory
- cavarto dig
- cebadabarley
- cedrocedar
- ceguerablindness
- celebridadcelebrity
- célulacell
- cementocement
- cenizaash
- centenariocentenary
- centradofocused
- centralcentral
- centrarto centre
- centrarseto focus, to concentrate
- cerawax
- cerámicaceramic, pottery
- ceremoniaceremony
- cerrojobolt, latch
- certezacertainty
- certificadocertificate
- cervecerobeer (adj), brewing
- cesarto stop, to cease
- chabolashack, shanty
- chaléhouse, villa
- chalecovest, waistcoat
- chapametal sheet, sheet metal
- charcuteríadelicatessen, deli
- chefchef
- chifladocrazy, nuts
- chispaspark
- chuchomutt, dog
- cicatrizscar
- ciclocycle
- ciertamentecertainly, indeed
- ciervodeer, stag
- cifrafigure, number
- cilindrocylinder
- cimasummit, peak
- cinta de corrertreadmill
- circuitocircuit, track
- circulacióntraffic
- circularto circulate, to drive
- circunstanciacircumstance
- cirugíasurgery
- cisneswan
- citarto quote, to cite
- cítricocitrus
- ciudadaníacitizenship
- ciudadanocitizen
- civilcivil
- claridadclarity
- clarineteclarinet
- clásicoclassical, classic
- clasificaciónranking, standings
- clínicaclinic
- clippaper clip
- cobardecowardly
- cobracobra
- cobrecopper
- cocidocooked
- cóctelcocktail
- cocteleracocktail shaker
- códigocode
- código de barrasbarcode
- coincidenciacoincidence
- coincidirto meet by chance, to coincide
- cojearto limp
- colcabbage
- colaboracióncollaboration
- colaboradorcontributor, collaborator
- colarto strain, to drain
- colarseto cut in line, to sneak in
- colchabedspread, quilt
- coleccionablecollectible
- coleccionistacollector
- colectivocollective, group
- colesterolcholesterol
- colgantependant
- coloniacolony
- colonialcolonial
- coloridocolourful
- columnacolumn, pillar
- columna vertebralspine, backbone
- comandocommand
- combatefight, combat
- combinacióncombination
- comederofeeder, trough
- comercialcommercial
- comerciantemerchant, shopkeeper
- cometerto commit, to make (a mistake)
- cómiccomic, comic book
- cómicofunny, comic
- comisaríapolice station
- comisariopolice superintendent, commissioner
- comisióncommittee
- comitécommittee
- cómodamentecomfortably
- comodidadcomfort
- comparablecomparable
- comparacióncomparison
- compartidoshared
- compatiblecompatible
- competenciacompetition
- competicióncompetition
- competidorcompetitor
- competirto compete
- complacerto please
- complejocomplex
- complementoaccessory, complement
- componentecomponent, part
- componerto compose
- comportamientobehavior
- comportarseto behave
- composicióncomposition, makeup
- compositorcomposer
- compradorbuyer
- comprensibleunderstandable
- comprensióncomprehension, understanding
- comprensivounderstanding
- compresacompress
- comprometerseto commit oneself, to promise
- comprometidocommitted
- compromisocommitment, engagement
- comunicadostatement, press release
- comunidadcommunity
- comunismocommunism
- comunistacommunist
- comúnmentecommonly
- con razónno wonder
- concentraciónconcentration, focus
- concentradofocused, concentrating
- concesionariodealership
- conchashell, seashell
- concienciaconscience
- concluirto conclude, to finish
- concretospecific, concrete
- condenasentence, conviction
- condenarto sentence, to convict
- condesacountess
- condicióncondition
- conductabehavior, conduct
- conectorconnector
- conexiónconnection
- conferencialecture, conference
- confesarto confess
- confiablereliable
- configurarto set up, to configure
- confinamientolockdown
- confirmaciónconfirmation
- conflictoconflict
- conformarseto settle for, to make do
- conformesatisfied, in agreement
- confusiónmix-up, confusion
- confusoconfusing, unclear
- congresocongress, parliament
- conjuntoset, group
- conmovedormoving, touching
- conocone
- conocimientoknowledge
- conquistaconquest
- conquistarto conquer
- conscienteaware, conscious
- consecuenciaconsequence
- conserjejanitor, concierge
- conservatinned food, preserve
- conservaciónconservation, preservation
- conservadorconservative
- conservarto keep, to preserve
- considerableconsiderable
- consideraciónconsideration
- consignaleft-luggage office, lockers
- consolarto console, to comfort
- conspiraciónconspiracy
- constanteconstant
- constantementeconstantly
- consultaappointment, consultation
- consumidorconsumer
- consumirto consume, to use
- consumoconsumption
- contabilidadaccounting
- contadormeter
- contaminaciónpollution
- contaminarto pollute, to contaminate
- contemplarto gaze at, to contemplate
- contenidocontent
- contextocontext
- continuacióncontinuation, sequel
- continuocontinuous, constant
- contradecirto contradict
- contrastecontrast
- contratarto hire
- contratocontract
- contribucióncontribution
- contribuirto contribute
- convencerto convince, to persuade
- convenienteadvisable, convenient
- convincenteconvincing
- cooperarto cooperate
- coordinarto coordinate
- corajecourage
- coralcoral
- corazonadahunch
- corchocork
- cordilleramountain range
- corochoir
- correastrap, leash
- correccióncorrection
- correspondenciamail, post
- corrientecurrent
- cortantesharp, cutting
- cortesíacourtesy, politeness
- cortezacrust, rind
- cosechaharvest, crop
- cosecharto harvest
- cosméticocosmetic
- costerocoastal
- costillarib
- costocost
- costosocostly, expensive
- costurasewing
- cotidianoeveryday, daily
- cotilleogossip
- coyotecoyote
- cráneoskull
- crátercrater
- creacióncreation
- creadorcreator
- creatividadcreativity
- crecientegrowing, increasing
- crecimientogrowth
- créditoloan, credit
- creenciabelief
- creíblebelievable, credible
- cremosocreamy
- creyentebeliever
- criadoservant, maid
- criarto raise, to breed
- criaturacreature
- criminalcriminal
- críokid, small child
- crisiscrisis
- criteriocriterion
- críticocritical
- cromosticker card, collectible card
- crucerocruise
- cruelcruel
- crueldadcruelty
- crujientecrunchy, crispy
- crujirto creak, to crunch
- cruzadocrossed
- cualidadquality, trait
- cuartelbarracks
- cubiertacover
- cucarachacockroach
- cucharónladle
- cuchillablade
- cuencobowl
- cuenta atráscountdown
- cuento de hadasfairy tale
- cuervocrow, raven
- cuesta abajodownhill
- cuestionarioquestionnaire, quiz
- cuidadorcaregiver, keeper
- cuidadosamentecarefully
- cuidadosocareful
- culpableguilty
- culparto blame
- cultivocrop
- cumbresummit, peak
- cumplidocompliment
- cunacrib, cradle
- cuotafee, instalment
- cupóncoupon, voucher
- curacure
- currículoCV, resume
- cursivaitalics
- curvocurved
- cuyowhose
D
- damacheckers, draughts
- dañarto damage, to harm
- dardodart
- darse de bajato unsubscribe, to cancel
- de alguna manerasomehow
- de cercaup close, closely
- de la noche a la mañanaovernight, very suddenly
- debatedebate
- debilidadweakness, soft spot
- debutdebut
- décadadecade
- decenadozens, tens
- decentedecent
- decepcióndisappointment
- decepcionadodisappointed
- decepcionantedisappointing
- decididodetermined, resolute
- decimaldecimal
- decisivodecisive
- declaraciónstatement
- declararto declare, to state
- decorativodecorative
- dedicadodedicated
- defensadefense, defenders
- definitivamentedefinitely, for good
- definitivodefinitive, final
- deformarto deform, to distort
- dejar caerto drop
- delegadodelegate, representative
- delicadodelicate, fragile
- delincuentecriminal, offender
- delitocrime, offense
- demandademand
- demandarto sue
- democraciademocracy
- democráticodemocratic
- demoniodemon
- demostracióndemonstration
- densidaddensity
- densodense, thick
- dentaldental
- dependienteshop assistant
- depositarto deposit
- depósitotank, storage
- depresióndepression
- deprimidodepressed
- derramarto spill
- derribarto knock down, to demolish
- derrotadefeat
- derrotarto defeat, to beat
- desactivarto deactivate, to turn off, to defuse
- desacuerdodisagreement
- desafiantechallenging
- desafiarto challenge, to defy
- desafíochallenge
- desafortunadamenteunfortunately
- desafortunadounfortunate, unlucky
- desagüedrain
- desarrolladordeveloper
- desarrollarto develop
- desarrollodevelopment
- desastredisaster
- desatarto untie
- descalzobarefoot
- descapotableconvertible
- descaradocheeky, shameless
- descartarto rule out, to discard
- descendentedescending, downward
- descenderto descend, to drop
- descendientedescendant
- descensodrop, descent
- desconectarto disconnect, to unplug
- descontarto deduct, to discount
- descubrimientodiscovery
- deseabledesirable
- deseadolonged-for, desired
- desempleadounemployed
- desempleounemployment
- desesperacióndespair, desperation
- desesperadodesperate
- desgraciamisfortune
- desgraciadamenteunfortunately
- deshacerto undo, to unpack
- deshacerseto get rid of
- desigualdadinequality
- deslizarto slide, to swipe
- desnudonaked, nude
- desordenmess, disorder
- despedidafarewell, goodbye
- despedirto see off, to say goodbye to
- desperdiciarto waste
- despidodismissal, firing
- desplazarseto travel, to get around
- despreciarto despise, to look down on
- despreocupadocarefree
- destacadooutstanding
- destacarto stand out
- destrozarto destroy, to wreck
- destructivodestructive
- destruirto destroy
- desviarto divert, to detour
- desvíodetour
- detalladodetailed
- detectarto detect
- detectordetector
- detenerto stop, to arrest
- determinarto determine
- deudadebt
- devoluciónreturn, refund
- diabetesdiabetes
- diablodevil
- diagnósticodiagnosis
- diagonaldiagonal
- diagramadiagram
- diámetrodiameter
- diarreadiarrhoea
- diéseldiesel
- diferenciarto tell apart, to differentiate
- digestivodigestive
- dilemadilemma
- dimensióndimension, size
- dinámicodynamic
- dinamitadynamite
- dinastíadynasty
- diosagoddess
- diputadomember of parliament, deputy
- discapacidaddisability
- disciplinadiscipline
- discretodiscreet, modest
- discriminacióndiscrimination
- discriminarto discriminate
- discursospeech
- disminucióndecrease
- disolverto dissolve
- dispararto shoot, to fire
- disparoshot
- dispensadordispenser
- disponerto have (available)
- dispositivodevice
- dispuestowilling, ready
- distantedistant, far
- distinguirto tell apart, to distinguish
- distraccióndistraction, lapse of attention
- distraídoabsent-minded, distracted
- distribuirto distribute
- distritodistrict
- diversodiverse, varied
- divinodivine
- divorciarseto get divorced
- divorciodivorce
- documentacióndocumentation, papers
- doloridosore, aching
- dolorosopainful
- domésticodomestic, household
- dominarto master
- dominiocommand, mastery
- dongift, talent
- donantedonor
- donarto donate
- dorarto brown, to gild
- dosisdose
- dramáticodramatic
- dudosodoubtful, dubious
- duelogrief, mourning
- duendeelf, goblin, sprite
- dunadune
- dúplexduplex
- duraciónduration, length
E
- eclipseeclipse
- ecoecho
- ecologíaecology
- ecológicoorganic, eco-friendly
- económicoeconomic
- economistaeconomist
- ecosistemaecosystem
- ecuaciónequation
- editarto edit
- editorialpublishing house, publisher
- edredónduvet, comforter
- educadoreducator, teacher
- educarto raise, to educate
- educativoeducational
- efectivamenteindeed, effectively
- eficazeffective
- eficienciaefficiency
- egoístaselfish
- ejeaxis
- ejecutarto carry out
- ejecutivoexecutive
- ejercerto practise (a profession)
- ejercitarto exercise, to train
- ejércitoarmy
- elaborarto produce, to draw up
- elásticoelastic, stretchy
- electrodomésticoappliance
- electrónicaelectronics
- eleganciaelegance
- elegidochosen, elected
- elementalelementary, basic
- elementoelement
- éliteelite
- elogiopraise, compliment
- embajadaembassy
- embajadorambassador
- embalajepackaging
- embalsereservoir
- embarazopregnancy
- embarcarto board
- embragueclutch
- emergenciaemergency
- emigrarto emigrate
- emocionalemotional
- emocionalmenteemotionally
- emocionarto move, to thrill
- emoticonoemoji, emoticon
- empacarto pack
- empaquetarto pack, to wrap up
- emperadoremperor
- empinadosteep
- emplearto use, to employ
- empollónswot, bookworm
- empujedrive, energy
- en abundanciain abundance, plenty
- en consecuenciaconsequently, as a result
- en cursoin progress, ongoing
- en gran medidalargely, to a large extent
- enanodwarf
- encabezadoheader, headline
- encajarto fit
- encajelace
- encantadorcharming, lovely
- encantocharm
- encargadomanager, person in charge
- encargoerrand, task
- encerrarto lock up, to shut in
- enciclopediaencyclopedia
- encuentromeeting, encounter
- encuestasurvey, poll
- enemigoenemy
- enfadoanger, annoyance
- énfasisemphasis
- enfermeríanursing
- enfrentarto face, to confront
- enganchadohooked
- engancharto hook, to hitch
- engañarto deceive, to trick
- enjuagarto rinse
- enlatadocanned
- enloquecerto go mad, to drive crazy
- enmarcarto frame
- enormementeenormously, greatly
- ensayoessay
- enseñanzateaching, education
- enterrarto bury
- entidadorganization, entity
- entierroburial, funeral
- entornoenvironment, surroundings
- entranteincoming, next
- entretenerto entertain, to keep busy
- entretenimientoentertainment
- entrevistarto interview
- entusiasmarto get excited
- entusiasmoenthusiasm
- envejecerto age, to grow old
- envenenarto poison
- envidiarto envy
- envíoshipment, delivery
- envoltoriowrapper, packaging
- envolverto wrap
- epidemiaepidemic
- equiparto equip
- escalascale
- escalarto climb
- escalónstep
- escándaloscandal
- escanearto scan
- escánerscanner
- escapadagetaway, short trip
- escarabajobeetle
- escenascene
- esclavitudslavery
- esclavoslave
- escopetashotgun
- escritowritten
- escudoshield
- esculturasculpture
- escupirto spit
- esencialessential
- esferasphere
- esforzarseto make an effort, to try hard
- esfuerzoeffort
- esgrimafencing
- esloganslogan
- esmeraldaemerald
- esnórquelsnorkel
- espacialspace, spatial
- espaciosospacious
- espantosodreadful, awful
- especiaspice
- especialidadspeciality
- especialistaspecialist
- especializaciónspecialization
- especializadospecialized
- especializarto specialize
- especiespecies
- espectadorspectator, viewer
- esperadoexpected
- espíaspy
- espiarto spy on
- espinillashin
- espiralspiral
- espírituspirit
- espiritualspiritual
- espléndidosplendid, magnificent
- espoilerspoiler
- esponjosofluffy, spongy
- esprayspray
- espumafoam, lather
- esqueletoskeleton
- esquemaoutline, diagram
- esquivarto dodge, to avoid
- estabilidadstability
- establestable
- establostable, barn
- estacastake, peg
- estadísticastatistic
- estadísticostatistical
- estafascam, fraud
- estafadorcon artist, fraudster
- estafarto scam, to swindle
- estallarto burst, to explode
- estanquepond
- estatalstate, public
- estéreostereo, sound system
- estiércolmanure
- estilo de vidalifestyle
- estimaciónestimate
- estimulantestimulating
- estimularto stimulate, to encourage
- estirarto stretch
- estofadostew
- estrategiastrategy
- estrellarto crash, to smash
- estrenopremiere, debut
- estresarto stress out
- estribillochorus, refrain
- estrictostrict
- estructurastructure
- estupidezstupid thing, nonsense
- etapastage, phase
- eternoeternal, everlasting
- éticoethical
- etiquetalabel, tag
- etiquetarto label, to tag
- étnicoethnic
- evacuaciónevacuation
- evaluaciónassessment, evaluation
- evaluarto evaluate, to assess
- evidenteevident, obvious
- evidentementeobviously, evidently
- evoluciónevolution, development
- evolucionarto evolve, to develop
- exactoexact
- examinarto examine
- excavaciónexcavation, dig
- excepciónexception
- excepcionalexceptional, outstanding
- excesivoexcessive
- excesoexcess
- exclusivamenteexclusively
- exclusivoexclusive
- exhibiciónexhibition, display
- exigentedemanding
- exigirto demand, to require
- existenciaexistence
- exitososuccessful
- exmaridoex-husband
- exóticoexotic
- expansiónexpansion, growth
- expectativaexpectation
- expediciónexpedition
- expedientefile, record
- experimentadoexperienced
- experimentarto experiment, to try out
- expertoexpert
- exploradorexplorer
- explosiónexplosion
- explotarto explode, to burst
- exponerto present, to explain
- exportarto export
- expresiónexpression, look
- expresivoexpressive
- expulsarto expel, to throw out
- extenderto spread out
- extensiónextent, area
- extensoextensive, long
- externoexternal, outer
- extinciónextinction
- extraextra
- extraerto extract, to remove
- extraordinarioextraordinary
- extremadamenteextremely
- extremoextreme
- extrovertidoextroverted, outgoing
F
- fabricantemanufacturer
- fabricarto manufacture, to make
- fábulafable
- fabulosofabulous
- facilidadease, facility
- facilitarto make easier, to facilitate
- factorfactor
- facturabill, invoice
- facultadfaculty, school
- fallarto fail, to go wrong
- fallomistake, fault
- falsificarto forge, to counterfeit
- famafame, reputation
- fanáticofan, enthusiast
- fantasíafantasy
- farmacéuticopharmacist
- farolstreet lamp, lantern
- fascinantefascinating
- fasephase, stage
- fatalterrible, awful
- fatigafatigue, tiredness
- favorablefavorable
- favorecerto favour, to benefit
- faxfax
- fefaith
- fecha límitedeadline
- federalfederal
- felizmentefortunately, happily
- felpudodoormat
- feminismofeminism
- fenómenophenomenon
- ferozfierce, ferocious
- ferrocarrilrailway, railroad
- festivofestive
- fiablereliable
- fianzadeposit, bail
- fibrafiber
- ficciónfiction
- fichatoken, chip
- fidelidadloyalty, faithfulness
- fielloyal, faithful
- figurashape, figure
- figurarseto imagine, to suppose
- fijarto fix, to attach
- filmarto film, to shoot
- filosofíaphilosophy
- filósofophilosopher
- filtrofilter
- financiaciónfunding, financing
- financierofinancial
- finanzafinance
- finanzasfinance
- fincafarm, country estate
- fingirto pretend
- firmefirm, steady
- físicamentephysically
- físicophysical
- flacoskinny, thin
- flexibilidadflexibility
- flexibleflexible
- flirtearto flirt
- flojoloose, slack
- floralfloral, flowery
- florecerto bloom, to flower
- floristaflorist
- fluidofluid
- flujoflow
- focaseal
- focospotlight, floodlight
- folclorefolklore
- foliosheet of paper
- formalformal
- formatearto format
- formatoformat
- fórmulaformula
- formularioform
- foroforum
- forrarto cover, to line
- forrolining, cover
- fortalecerto strengthen
- forzarto force
- fotocopiadoraphotocopier
- fotográficophotographic
- fracasarto fail
- fracasofailure
- fracciónfraction
- fracturafracture
- fragmentoexcerpt, fragment
- francamentefrankly
- francofrank, candid
- frecuenciafrequency
- frecuentementefrequently, often
- frikigeek, nerd
- frotarto rub
- frustrantefrustrating
- fuertementestrongly, tightly
- fugaleak
- fugarseto escape, to run away
- fugitivofugitive
- fulanoso-and-so, some guy
- funciónfunction
- funcionalfunctional
- funcionariocivil servant, official
- fundaciónfoundation
- fundadorfounder
- fundamentalfundamental, essential
- fundamentobasics, fundamentals
- funeralfuneral
- furgónvan, armoured van
- furiosofurious, angry
G
- galagala
- galaxiagalaxy
- galgogreyhound
- gallinerochicken coop
- galóngallon
- gamarange
- ganadolivestock, cattle
- gananciaprofit
- ganchohook
- gangabargain
- gansogoose
- garantíawarranty, guarantee
- garantizarto guarantee
- garraclaw
- gastoexpense, spending
- gatearto crawl
- gemagem, gemstone
- gemelotwin
- generadorgenerator
- generarto generate, to produce
- génerogenre
- generosidadgenerosity
- geniogenius
- genuinogenuine, authentic
- geográficogeographical
- geometríageometry
- gerentemanager
- gestiónmanagement
- gigantegiant
- girarto turn
- glaciarglacier
- globo terráqueoglobe
- gloriaglory
- glosarioglossary
- gnomognome
- gobernadorgovernor
- gobernarto govern, to rule
- golfogulf, bay
- golosinasweet, candy
- golpearto hit, to knock
- gorilagorilla
- gorriónsparrow
- gotearto drip
- góticoGothic
- grabaciónrecording
- grabadorarecorder
- graduarseto graduate
- gráficochart, graph
- grafitigraffiti
- granadapomegranate
- grandiosomagnificent, grand
- granerobarn, granary
- granitogranite
- granizohail
- grapastaple
- grasogreasy, oily
- gratuitofree of charge
- graveserious, severe
- gravedadgravity
- grietacrack
- grillocricket (insect)
- groserorude
- grosorthickness
- grúacrane
- gruesothick
- guardametagoalkeeper
- guarderíanursery, daycare
- guardiaguard
- guardiánguardian, keeper
- guarniciónside dish
- guerrerowarrior
- guiarto guide
- guiñarto wink
- guiñowink
- guionscript
- guirnaldagarland
H
- hábilskilful, handy
- habilidadskill, ability
- habitualusual, habitual
- habladospoken
- hachaaxe
- hackearto hack
- halcónfalcon, hawk
- hallarto find
- hartofed up
- hazañafeat, heroic deed
- hebillabuckle
- hechizospell
- hechofact
- helechofern
- heliohelium
- hemisferiohemisphere
- heredarto inherit
- herederoheir
- herenciainheritance
- herirto wound, to injure
- heroicoheroic
- hidrógenohydrogen
- hierroiron
- hígadoliver
- higienehygiene
- hincharto inflate, to blow up
- hinchazónswelling
- hindiHindi
- hipermercadohypermarket
- historialhistory, record
- históricohistoric
- historietacomic, comic strip
- honestamentehonestly
- honestidadhonesty
- hora extraovertime hour
- horizontalhorizontal
- horizontehorizon
- hormonahormone
- horneadobaked
- horóscopohoroscope
- horrorhorror
- huecogap, hole, space
- huelgastrike
- huellafootprint, track
- huérfanoorphan
- huertovegetable garden, orchard
- huéspedguest
- huidaescape, flight
- huirto flee, to escape
- humedadhumidity, dampness
- humildehumble
- humillaciónhumiliation
- hundirto sink
- husotime zone
- huso horariotime zone
I
- iconoicon
- idearto devise, to come up with
- idénticoidentical
- identidadidentity
- identificaciónID, identification
- identificarto identify
- ídoloidol
- ignoranteignorant
- ignorarto ignore
- igualarto equalize, to match
- igualdadequality
- ilegalillegal
- ilimitadounlimited
- ilógicoillogical
- iluminarto light up, to illuminate
- ilusiónexcitement, hope
- ilustraciónillustration
- ilustradoillustrated
- ilustrarto illustrate
- imaginarioimaginary
- imánmagnet
- imitaciónimitation, impersonation
- impacientarseto get impatient
- impactarto shock, to impact
- impactoimpact
- impedirto prevent, stop
- imperativoimperative
- imperioempire
- impermeablewaterproof
- imponenteimposing, impressive
- imponerto impose
- impotenciahelplessness, powerlessness
- imprescindibleessential, indispensable
- impresiónimpression
- impresionarto impress
- impresoprinted
- imprevistounforeseen event, hitch
- impuestotax
- impulsoimpulse
- inactivoinactive
- inadecuadoinappropriate, unsuitable
- inalámbricowireless
- incidenteincident
- inciensoincense
- incisivoincisor
- inclinarto tilt, to lean
- inclinarseto lean, to bend
- incompletoincomplete
- incorrectamenteincorrectly
- increíblementeincredibly, unbelievably
- indefinidoindefinite, undefined
- independenciaindependence
- independienteindependent
- indicacióndirection, instruction
- indicadosuitable, right
- indicadorindicator, gauge
- indicarto indicate, to show
- índiceindex, table of contents
- indiferenteindifferent
- indígenaindigenous
- indirectoindirect
- indispensableindispensable, essential
- individualsingle, individual
- industriaindustry
- industrialindustrial
- inesperadounexpected
- inestableunstable
- infeccióninfection
- infectadoinfected
- infectarto infect
- infelizunhappy
- inferiorinferior, lower
- infiernohell
- infinitoinfinite
- influyenteinfluential
- informativoinformative
- infusiónherbal tea, infusion
- ingeniosoclever, ingenious
- ingenuonaive
- ingresarto be admitted (hospital)
- ingresoincome
- inicialinitial, first
- inicialmenteinitially
- iniciarto start, to begin
- iniciativainitiative
- injusticiainjustice
- injustounfair
- inmediatoimmediate
- inmensoimmense, huge
- inmigraciónimmigration
- inmigranteimmigrant
- inmobiliariareal estate agency
- inmortalimmortal
- inmóvilmotionless, still
- innecesariounnecessary
- inocenteinnocent
- inoxidablestainless, rustproof
- inquietorestless, fidgety
- inquilinotenant
- inscribirseto enroll, to sign up
- inseguroinsecure
- inseparableinseparable
- insertarto insert
- insigniabadge, emblem
- insomnioinsomnia
- inspiracióninspiration
- inspiradorinspiring
- inspirarto inspire
- instalacióninstallation
- instantáneoinstant
- instintoinstinct
- institucióninstitution
- instruccióninstruction
- instructorinstructor
- insuficienteinsufficient
- insulinainsulin
- insultarto insult
- integralwhole, whole-grain
- intelectualintellectual
- inteligentementeintelligently, cleverly
- intensivointensive
- intensointense
- interaccióninteraction
- interactivointeractive
- interactuarto interact
- intercambiarto exchange, to swap
- intercambioexchange, swap
- intermediointermediate
- internointernal, inner
- interpretacióninterpretation
- interpretarto play (a role), to perform
- intérpreteinterpreter
- interrupcióninterruption
- interruptorswitch
- intervenciónintervention
- intervenirto intervene
- intestinointestine, bowel
- intriganteintriguing
- introducciónintroduction
- introducirto enter, to insert
- intuitivointuitive, easy to use
- inundaciónflood
- inundarto flood
- inútiluseless, pointless
- invasióninvasion
- inventarioinventory, stock list
- inventoinvention
- inventorinventor
- investigaciónresearch, investigation
- investigadorresearcher, investigator
- investigarto research, to investigate
- invisibleinvisible
- inyectarto inject
- irregularirregular, uneven
- irritaciónirritation
- isleñoislander
- itinerarioitinerary
J
- jarabesyrup
- jazmínjasmine
- jengibreginger
- jineterider, horseman
- jovencitoyoung man
- joyeríajewelry store, jewelry
- jubilaciónretirement
- jubiladoretired
- jubilarseto retire
- jugosojuicy
- juguetónplayful
- juiciotrial
- juntaboard, committee, meeting
- jurarto swear, to promise
- justiciajustice
- justificarto justify
- juvenilyouth, juvenile
- juventudyouth
- juzgadocourt, courthouse
- juzgarto judge
K
L
- laberintomaze, labyrinth
- laboralwork-related, labor (adj)
- lácteodairy
- laderahillside, slope
- lagunalagoon, small lake
- lamentableregrettable, deplorable
- lamentarto regret, to be sorry
- lamerto lick
- langostalobster
- lanzaspear, lance
- lanzamientolaunch
- láserlaser
- lateralside, lateral
- latidoheartbeat, beat
- látigowhip
- latirto beat (heart)
- latitudlatitude
- laurelbay leaf, laurel
- lavablewashable
- lavandalavender
- lazobow, ribbon
- lectorreader
- legallegal
- legendariolegendary
- legislaciónlegislation
- lemamotto, slogan
- lentelens
- leñadorlumberjack, woodcutter
- leopardoleopard
- lesionarto injure, to hurt
- leucemialeukemia
- levadurayeast
- leveslight, mild
- liarto confuse, to mess up
- libéluladragonfly
- liberalliberal, open-minded
- librapound
- librementefreely
- licencialicense, permit
- licorliqueur
- líderleader
- liderarto lead
- liderazgoleadership
- liebrehare
- ligeramenteslightly
- lilalilac, lavender
- limalime
- limitaciónlimitation
- limitadolimited
- limitarto limit, to restrict
- limpiadorcleaner, cleaning product
- limusinalimousine
- lincelynx
- liquidaciónclearance sale, sale
- listadolist, listing
- literabunk bed
- literalliteral
- literalmenteliterally
- literarioliterary
- literaturaliterature
- llamadocalled, named
- llanuraplain
- llave inglesaadjustable wrench, spanner
- lo que seawhatever
- localidadtown, locality
- localizaciónlocation
- localizarto locate, to find
- locuramadness, craziness
- lodomud
- lógicalogic
- logotipologo
- lograrto manage, to achieve
- lombrizearthworm
- lonacanvas, tarp
- longitudlength
- luchadorfighter, wrestler
- luciérnagafirefly
- lucirto wear, to show off
- lujoluxury
- lujosoluxurious
- luna de mielhoneymoon
- lunarmole, beauty mark
- lutomourning
M
- macetaflowerpot
- machacarto crush, to pound
- machomale (animal)
- magentamagenta
- magnéticomagnetic
- magníficomagnificent, wonderful
- mala hierbaweed
- malariamalaria
- maldadevil, wickedness
- malditocursed
- malentendidomisunderstanding
- maletínbriefcase, small case
- malezaweeds, undergrowth
- mallamesh, net
- maltratarto mistreat, to abuse
- malvadoevil, wicked
- mambomambo
- mamíferomammal
- mamutmammoth
- manadaherd, pack
- manantialspring
- mandíbulajaw
- manejohandling, use
- manguerahose
- maníahabit, quirk
- manifestacióndemonstration, protest
- manifiestoobvious, evident
- manipularto manipulate
- maniquímannequin
- manos libreshands-free
- mansiónmansion
- mantenimientomaintenance, upkeep
- maravillawonder, marvel
- maravillosamentewonderfully, marvelously
- marcadorscoreboard, score
- marcharto march
- marchitarto wither, to wilt
- marcialmartial
- marcoframe
- mareatide
- marfilivory
- margaritadaisy
- margenmargin
- marinerosailor
- marinomarine, sea
- marionetapuppet
- mariscoseafood, shellfish
- mármolmarble
- más allábeyond, further than
- más allá debeyond, past
- masadough
- mástermaster's degree
- masticarto chew
- mástilmast
- maternomaternal, mother
- matónbully, thug
- matorralthicket, scrub
- matrículaenrolment, registration
- máximomaximum
- mecanismomechanism
- medianomedium, average-sized
- mediciónmeasurement
- medievalmedieval
- meditarto meditate, to ponder
- mejoraimprovement
- melodíamelody, tune
- memememe
- memorablememorable
- mencionarto mention
- mensajeríacourier service
- mensajeromessenger, courier
- mensualmonthly
- mentalidadmentality, mindset
- mentemind
- mercancíagoods, merchandise
- mercuriomercury
- merecerto deserve
- mesa redondaround table, panel discussion
- mesetaplateau
- metálicometallic, metal
- meteorologíameteorology, weather forecasting
- métodomethod
- mezclamix, blend
- mezquitamosque
- micromic, microphone
- microscopiomicroscope
- mientras quewhereas, while
- migraciónmigration
- migrañamigraine
- milagromiracle
- mileniomillennium
- militarmilitary
- millamile
- millonariomillionaire
- mimbrewicker
- minamine
- mineralmineral
- mineríamining
- mínimominimum
- ministerioministry, department
- miseriapoverty, misery
- misilmissile
- misiónmission
- misteriosomysterious
- mitomyth
- mitologíamythology
- mixtomixed
- mochilearto backpack
- mochilerobackpacker
- moderadomoderate
- moderadormoderator
- modestomodest, humble
- modificaciónmodification, change
- modificarto modify, to change
- mohomold
- moldemold, baking tin
- molerto grind
- molestarseto bother, to go to the trouble
- molestiabother, nuisance
- molinomill, windmill
- momiamummy
- monarcamonarch
- monasteriomonastery
- monitormonitor, screen
- monjemonk
- moñobun
- moralmorale
- mortaldeadly
- morteromortar (kitchen)
- mosaicomosaic
- mostradorcounter, desk
- motelmotel
- motivaciónmotivation
- motivadomotivated
- motivarto motivate
- motociclistamotorcyclist, biker
- mozoporter, attendant
- mudanzamove, relocation
- mudomute, silent
- muelledock, pier
- muestrasample
- mulamule
- multicolormulticoloured
- multifuncionalmultifunction, multipurpose
- múltiplemultiple
- multitudcrowd
- mundialworldwide, global
- mundialmenteworldwide, globally
- municipalmunicipal, city
- municipiomunicipality, town
- murmurarto murmur, to whisper
- murowall
- musculosomuscular
- musgomoss
- muslothigh
- mutuomutual
N
- naciónnation
- nailonnylon
- narradornarrator
- natalnative, birth
- nativonative
- navegaciónnavigation, sailing
- neblinamist, haze
- necesariamentenecessarily
- necesitadoneedy, in need
- negociaciónnegotiation
- negociarto negotiate
- neumáticotyre
- neumoníapneumonia
- neuronaneuron
- neutralneutral
- nevadosnowy, snow-covered
- nicotinanicotine
- niñerababysitter, nanny
- nitrógenonitrogen
- noblenoble, honorable
- nocturnonight, nocturnal
- nogalwalnut tree
- nombrarto name, to mention
- nóminapayslip, payroll
- nominadonominee, nominated
- noroestenorthwest
- nostalgianostalgia
- nota al piefootnote
- notificarto notify
- novedadnews, update
- nuclearnuclear
- nuevamenteagain
- numerarto number
- numerosonumerous, large
- nutriaotter
- nutriciónnutrition
- nutritivonutritious
O
- oasisoasis
- obesidadobesity
- obligaciónobligation, duty
- obra de artework of art
- obra maestramasterpiece
- observaciónobservation
- observadorobservant
- observarto observe, to watch
- obstáculoobstacle
- obviamenteobviously
- ocasionaloccasional
- ocasionalmenteoccasionally
- occidentalwestern
- ocioleisure, free time
- ocultohidden
- ocupaciónoccupation
- ocuparto take up, to occupy
- odiohatred
- ofenderto offend
- ofendidooffended
- ofensivooffensive
- oficiotrade, craft
- omitirto omit, to skip
- opcionaloptional
- operaciónsurgery, operation
- operarto operate (on), to perform surgery
- oposiciónopposition
- optarto opt, to choose
- ópticaoptician's shop
- opuestoopposite
- oraloral
- orgánicoorganic
- organizadororganizer
- órganoorgan
- orgullopride
- orientaciónorientation, sense of direction
- orientaleastern
- orientarto find one's way, to get one's bearings
- origenorigin
- originalmenteoriginally
- orillashore, bank
- orinaurine
- orinarto urinate, to pee
- orquestaorchestra
- orquídeaorchid
- orugacaterpillar
- ostraoyster
- oxidarto rust
P
- pabellónpavilion, sports hall
- padrinogodfather
- pajastraw, hay
- paletapaddle, racket
- pálidopale
- palizathrashing, crushing defeat
- palmapalm (of the hand)
- palmadapat, slap
- pancartabanner, placard
- pandillagroup of friends, gang
- panecillobread roll
- panelpanel
- pánicopanic
- pantanoreservoir
- panterapanther
- pañaldiaper, nappy
- papeleopaperwork
- papelerawastebasket, trash can
- papeletaballot
- parabrisaswindscreen, windshield
- paracaídasparachute
- parachoquesbumper
- paraísoparadise
- parchepatch
- parcialpartial, part
- parcialmentepartially, partly
- paréntesisparenthesis, brackets
- parirto give birth
- parlamentoparliament
- parpadearto blink, to flicker
- párrafoparagraph
- parrillagrill, barbecue
- participaciónparticipation
- participanteparticipant
- particularmenteparticularly
- partirto leave, to depart
- partochildbirth, labor
- pasajepassage
- pase lo que pasecome what may, no matter what
- pastograss, pasture
- pastorshepherd
- patearto kick
- patéticopathetic
- patriahomeland, fatherland
- patrocinadorsponsor
- patrónboss, skipper
- patrullapatrol
- pavo realpeacock
- peajetoll
- peatónpedestrian
- pecadosin
- peculiarpeculiar, unusual
- pedalpedal
- pegajososticky
- pelícanopelican
- pelína tiny bit, a touch
- pelirrojored-haired, redheaded
- penasorrow, pity
- penalcriminal, penal
- pensamientothought
- pensiónpension
- perchahanger, coat hook
- percusiónpercussion
- pérdidaloss
- perfecciónperfection
- perfilprofile
- perfumadoscented, perfumed
- perímetroperimeter
- periodoperiod
- perlapearl
- permanecerto remain, to stay
- permanentepermanent
- permitirseto afford
- perreradog pound, dog shelter
- perseguirto chase
- persianablind, shutter
- personalizarto personalize, to customize
- personalmentepersonally
- perspectivaperspective, point of view
- pertenecerto belong
- pestañatab
- peticiónpetition, request
- petróleooil, petroleum
- picadochopped, minced
- picadurasting, bite
- picotearto nibble, to snack
- pie de páginafootnote, footer
- piedadmercy, pity
- piedra preciosagemstone, precious stone
- pilarpillar
- pinzatweezers, pliers
- pirateríapiracy
- pitónpython
- píxelpixel
- pizcapinch, bit
- placaplate, sign
- placerpleasure
- planetarioplanetarium
- planificarto plan
- planoplan, map
- plantillatemplate
- plataformaplatform
- plazodeadline, time limit
- plenoin the middle of, right in
- plumafeather
- pobrezapoverty
- podarto prune
- poderosopowerful
- podridorotten
- poemapoem
- poéticopoetic
- polarpolar
- poleapulley
- polémicocontroversial
- polenpollen
- policíacocrime, detective
- policialpolice (adj.)
- políticapolitics
- políticopolitician
- polvorientodusty
- ponipony
- popularidadpopularity
- por lo tantotherefore
- por naturalezaby nature
- por separadoseparately
- porcelanaporcelain
- porcentajepercentage
- porcheporch
- porciónportion, serving
- porquéthe reason (why)
- porqueríajunk, rubbish
- portalentrance hall, doorway
- portapapelesclipboard
- posarto land, to perch
- posavasoscoaster
- posesiónpossession
- posibilidadpossibility, chance
- posiblementepossibly, probably
- posiciónposition, rank
- postepost, pole
- posteriorlater, subsequent
- posturaposture
- potenciapower
- potencialpotential
- pozowell
- prácticamentepractically, almost
- prácticopractical, handy
- praderameadow, prairie
- pradomeadow, field
- precaucióncaution, precaution
- precisamenteprecisely, exactly
- precisoprecise, accurate
- predeciblepredictable
- predicciónprediction
- preferiblepreferable
- preguntarseto wonder
- prejuicioprejudice
- prematuropremature
- premiarto reward, to award a prize to
- prendagarment, piece of clothing
- prensapress
- preparaciónpreparation
- presadam
- presenciapresence
- presidencialpresidential
- presiónpressure
- presionarto press
- presoprisoner
- préstamoloan
- presumirto show off, to boast
- presupuestobudget
- pretenderto intend, to aim to
- prevenirto prevent
- preverto foresee, to forecast
- previamentebeforehand, previously
- primarioprimary
- primera líneafront line
- principalmentemainly, mostly
- prioridadpriority
- prisiónprison, imprisonment
- prisioneroprisoner
- prismáticosbinoculars
- privacidadprivacy
- probabilidadprobability, chance
- procedimientoprocedure
- procesadorprocessor
- procesarto process
- procesoprocess
- producciónproduction
- productividadproductivity
- productivoproductive
- productorproducer
- profesionalidadprofessionalism
- profetaprophet
- profundamentedeeply, soundly
- profundidaddepth
- programaciónprogramming, coding
- programadorprogrammer, developer
- programarto set, to program
- progresoprogress
- prohibiciónban, prohibition
- promedioaverage
- promociónpromotion, special offer
- promocionarto promote
- promoverto promote
- pronósticoforecast
- propagandaadvertising, leaflets
- propiedadproperty
- propietarioowner
- proporciónproportion, ratio
- proporcionarto provide
- propósitopurpose, aim
- propuestaproposal, suggestion
- prospectopackage insert, leaflet
- protecciónprotection
- protectorprotector, guard
- protegidoprotected
- proteínaprotein
- proveedorsupplier, provider
- provincialprovincial
- provocaciónprovocation
- proyectarto screen, to project
- prudenteprudent, sensible
- psicologíapsychology
- psicológicopsychological
- psicólogopsychologist
- psiquiatrapsychiatrist
- pudínpudding
- pudrirto rot
- pulgaflea
- pulgadainch
- pulirto polish, to sand
- pulsopulse
- pumapuma, cougar
- puntadastitch
- puntiagudopointed, sharp
- punto de vistapoint of view, opinion
- puntuaciónscore, mark
- puntualidadpunctuality
- puntuarto score, to rate
- puñadohandful
- puñofist
- purificarto purify
- puropure
Q
R
- rabiarage, anger
- rachastreak
- racialracial
- racimobunch, cluster
- raciónportion, serving
- racismoracism
- racistaracist
- radarradar
- radiadorradiator
- raízroot
- ramparamp
- ranchoranch
- rangorange
- rara vezrarely, seldom
- raramenterarely
- rascarto scratch
- rasgotrait, feature
- rasparto scrape
- rastrearto track, to trace
- rastrotrace, trail
- ratoneramousetrap
- rayaline, stripe
- rayarto scratch, to scribble on
- razabreed
- razonablereasonable
- reaccionarto react
- realismorealism
- realistarealistic
- realizarto carry out, to perform
- rebajarto reduce, to lower
- rebanadaslice
- rebañoflock, herd
- rebelarseto rebel
- rebelderebellious
- rebotarto bounce
- recambiospare part, refill
- recepciónreception, front desk
- rechazarto reject
- reciboreceipt
- reciclajerecycling
- reciénjust, newly
- recién nacidonewborn
- recipientecontainer
- reclamarto claim, to demand
- recogidacollection, pickup
- recomendadorecommended
- recompensareward
- reconocidorenowned, well-known
- reconocimientorecognition
- recorridoroute, journey
- recortarto cut out, to trim
- recortecut, reduction
- recuperaciónrecovery
- recuperarseto recover
- recursoresource
- redacciónessay, composition
- redactarto write, to draft
- rediseñarto redesign
- reembolsorefund
- reemplazarto replace
- reemplazoreplacement
- reenviarto forward, to resend
- reescribirto rewrite
- referenciareference
- referirto refer to
- referirseto refer to
- reflectorspotlight, floodlight
- reflejarto reflect
- reflejoreflection
- reflexiónreflection, thought
- reformarenovation
- reforzarto reinforce, to strengthen
- refrán,refranesproverb, saying
- refrescanterefreshing
- refrescarto refresh, to cool down
- refugiadorefugee
- refugioshelter, refuge
- reggaereggae
- régimendiet
- regionalregional
- registrarto register, to record
- registroregistration
- regularmenteregularly
- reiniciarto restart, to reboot
- relacionadorelated
- relacionarto relate, to connect
- relajaciónrelaxation
- relajanterelaxing
- relativamenterelatively
- relatoshort story, account
- relevanterelevant, important
- religiosoreligious
- rellenofilling, stuffing
- remarto row
- remedioremedy
- remorowing
- remojarto soak
- remolinowhirlpool, swirl, eddy
- remolquetrailer, tow
- remotoremote, distant
- rendimientoperformance, output
- rendirto perform, to be productive
- rendirseto give up, to surrender
- renovablerenewable
- renovarto renew
- renunciarto give up, to renounce
- reorganizarto reorganize, to rearrange
- reparaciónrepair
- repartocast
- repentinosudden
- repeticiónrepetition
- repetidorstudent repeating a year
- repollocabbage
- reportarto report
- reporteroreporter
- representanterepresentative
- representarto represent, to stand for
- reproducciónreproduction, breeding
- reproducirto play (media)
- republicanorepublican
- repuestospare part
- repugnantedisgusting, revolting
- reputaciónreputation
- requerirto require
- requisitorequirement
- reshead of cattle
- resaltarto stand out
- resbaladizoslippery
- resbalarto slip
- rescatarto rescue
- reseñareview
- residenciaresidence, dorm
- residuowaste
- resistentetough, durable, resistant
- resistirto resist
- resoluciónresolution, solving
- respaldobacking, support
- respectoregarding, as for
- respetadorespected
- respetuosorespectful
- respiraciónbreathing
- restricciónrestriction
- resumirto summarize
- retenerto retain, to remember
- retiradawithdrawal, retreat
- retirarto withdraw
- retirarseto withdraw, to step back
- retiroretirement
- retrasarto delay, to postpone
- retrasarseto be delayed, to run late
- retratoportrait
- retrocederto step back, move back
- reventarto burst, to pop
- revisarto check, to review
- revisióncheck-up, inspection
- revisorticket inspector
- revivirto relive, to revive
- revoluciónrevolution
- revolverto stir
- rezarto pray
- ridículoridiculous
- riegoirrigation, watering
- riesgorisk
- riflerifle
- rinoceronterhinoceros, rhino
- riquezawealth
- ritualritual
- rivalrival, opponent
- rizocurl
- robleoak
- robustosturdy, robust
- rociarto spray, to sprinkle
- rocíodew
- rodarto roll
- rodearto surround
- rodilloroller, rolling pin
- rogarto beg, to ask
- rolrole
- romanceromance
- romerorosemary
- ronrum
- roncohoarse
- rondaround
- ropa de camabed linen, bedding
- rostroface
- rubíruby
- rugbyrugby
- rugidoroar
- rumbocourse, heading
- rumorrumour
- ruralrural
S
- sabanasavanna
- sabiowise
- sacerdotepriest
- sacosack, bag
- sacrificarto sacrifice
- sacrificiosacrifice
- sacudirto shake
- safarisafari
- sagradosacred, holy
- salariosalary
- salvajewild
- samuráisamurai
- sanarto heal
- sanitariohealth (adj), medical
- santuariosanctuary, shrine
- sastretailor
- satélitesatellite
- satisfacciónsatisfaction
- satisfacerto satisfy
- satisfactoriosatisfactory
- satisfechosatisfied
- saunasauna
- saxosax, saxophone
- saxofónsaxophone
- secadorhair dryer
- secretamentesecretly
- sectorsector, industry
- secuelasequel
- secuenciasequence
- secuestradorkidnapper, hijacker
- secuestrarto kidnap
- secuestrokidnapping
- secundariosecondary, minor
- sedasilk
- seguimientofollow-up, monitoring
- selecciónnational team
- sellarto stamp
- semanalmenteweekly
- semejantesimilar, such
- senderopath, trail
- sensibilidadsensitivity
- sensiblesensitive
- sensorsensor
- sentenciasentence, ruling
- señalizaciónsignage, road signs
- separaciónseparation
- separadorbookmark, divider
- sequíadrought
- seriamenteseriously
- servidorserver
- sésamosesame
- sesiónsession
- severostrict, severe
- siempre queas long as, provided that
- sierrasaw
- signosign, mark
- silbidowhistle, hiss
- silenciosamentesilently, quietly
- siliconasilicone
- sillínbike seat, saddle
- siluetasilhouette, outline
- símbolosymbol
- simpatíacharm, friendliness
- singularunique, singular
- sinónimosynonym
- sintéticosynthetic
- síntomasymptom
- siquieraeven (not even)
- situadolocated, situated
- sobraleftovers
- sobrenaturalsupernatural
- sobresalienteoutstanding
- sobrevivientesurvivor
- sobrevivirto survive
- socialistasocialist
- sociedadsociety
- sociopartner
- sociologíasociology
- sodasoda, fizzy drink
- sodiosodium
- sófbolsoftball
- sojasoy, soya
- soledadloneliness
- solicitudapplication, request
- sólidosolid
- solitariosolitary, lonely
- sonrientesmiling
- soñadordreamy, dreamer
- soñolientosleepy, drowsy
- soplarto blow
- soplopuff, blow
- soportarto bear, to stand
- sorberto sip, to slurp
- sorbosip
- sordodeaf
- sorprendentementesurprisingly
- sorteodraw, raffle
- sosobland, dull
- sospechasuspicion
- sospecharto suspect
- sospechososuspicious
- sostenerto hold, to support
- sostenibilidadsustainability
- sosteniblesustainable
- soviéticoSoviet
- suavementegently, softly
- suavizarto soften, to smooth
- submarinosubmarine
- subterráneounderground
- sucesoevent, incident
- suciedaddirt, filth
- sucursalbranch
- suelasole
- sueltoloose
- sueroIV drip, serum
- suficientementeenough, sufficiently
- sufrimientosuffering
- sugerenciasuggestion
- sujetadorbra
- sujetarto hold, to hold on to
- sumergirto submerge, to dip
- superarto overcome
- superestrellasuperstar
- superficialsuperficial, shallow
- superficiesurface
- superiorhigher, greater
- supervivientesurvivor
- suplementosupplement
- suponerto suppose, to assume
- supuestoalleged, supposed
- surfearto surf
- surfistasurfer
- surgirto arise, to emerge
- surtidoassortment, selection
- suscribirseto subscribe
- suscripciónsubscription
- suspensesuspense
- suspirarto sigh
- sustanciasubstance
- sustituirto replace, to substitute
- susurrarto whisper
T
- tabernatavern, pub
- tableroboard
- taburetestool
- tácticatactic, tactics
- talentotalent
- talentosotalented, gifted
- tallostem, stalk
- tampóntampon
- tangotango
- tanquetank
- taquillaticket office, box office
- tarifarate, fare
- tarrojar
- teatraltheatrical
- teclearto type
- técnicatechnique
- técnicotechnical
- tecnotechno
- tecnológicotechnological
- tejadoroof
- tejerto knit, to weave
- tejidofabric
- telegramatelegram
- telescopiotelescope
- temblarto tremble, to shiver
- temerto fear, to be afraid
- temperamentotemperament
- temporaltemporary
- tendenciatrend
- tenderto hang out (washing)
- tensióntension
- tentacióntemptation
- teorematheorem
- terapiatherapy
- terciothird
- terciopelovelvet
- termalthermal, hot-spring
- térmicothermal
- terminadofinished, completed
- terminalterminal, station
- términoterm
- ternerocalf
- terrenoland, plot
- territorioterritory
- terrorterror, dread
- terrorismoterrorism
- terroristaterrorist
- tesisthesis
- testigowitness
- texturatexture
- tiernosweet, tender
- timónhelm, rudder
- tintedye
- tintoreríadry cleaner's
- tirastrip
- tiradorhandle, pull
- tirar de la cadenato flush the toilet
- tiro con arcoarchery
- títerepuppet
- tituladograduate
- titularheadline
- tocadiscosrecord player, turntable
- tocinobacon, pork fat
- tolerarto tolerate, to put up with
- toneladaton, tonne
- tonotone
- tontamentefoolishly, stupidly
- topomole (animal)
- torcidocrooked, bent
- tornadotornado
- torpeclumsy
- torsotorso, upper body
- torturatorture
- tóxicotoxic
- traduccióntranslation
- tragarto swallow
- tragediatragedy
- trágicotragic
- traicionarto betray
- traidortraitor
- tramaplot
- tranquilamentecalmly, peacefully
- transferenciatransfer, bank transfer
- transferirto transfer
- transformacióntransformation
- tránsitotraffic
- transmisiónbroadcast
- transmitirto broadcast, to transmit
- transparentetransparent
- transportarto transport, to carry
- traporag, cloth
- trasafter
- traserorear, back
- trasladotransfer, move
- tratamientotreatment
- tratotreatment, manner
- traumáticotraumatic
- traviesonaughty, mischievous
- trébolclover
- triatlóntriathlon
- tributribe
- tribunalcourt
- trilogíatrilogy
- trimestrequarter, term
- tripletriple
- tripulacióncrew
- tristementesadly, unfortunately
- triunfotriumph, victory
- trofeotrophy
- tronothrone
- tropatroops
- truchatrout
- tsunamitsunami
- tuberíapipe, plumbing
- tumbagrave, tomb
- tumortumour
- turbulenciaturbulence
- turnoturn
- turquesaturquoise
- tutortutor, form teacher
- tutoríatutorial session, tutoring
- tutorialtutorial
U
V
- vagovague
- vagóntrain car, carriage
- vajillacrockery, dishes
- valentíabravery, courage
- válidovalid
- valiosovaluable
- vallafence
- valla publicitariabillboard
- valorvalue
- valoraciónassessment, rating
- valswaltz
- válvulavalve
- vanidosovain, conceited
- vaporsteam, vapour
- variablevariable, changeable
- variaciónvariation, change
- variadovaried
- variarto vary, to change
- variedadvariety
- varónmale, boy
- vasijavessel, pot
- vecindadneighborhood, neighbors
- vecindarioneighborhood
- veganovegan
- vegetaciónvegetation
- vejigabladder
- veloveil
- venavein
- vencerto defeat, to beat
- venenosopoisonous, venomous
- venganzarevenge
- ventajaadvantage
- ventiscablizzard, snowstorm
- ventosowindy
- verbalverbal
- verdaderamentetruly, really
- vergonzososhameful, embarrassing
- verificarto check, to verify
- versoverse, line of a poem
- verterto pour
- verticalvertical
- vestíbulolobby, hall
- víatrack, railway
- víboraviper
- vibrarto vibrate
- vicepresidentevice president
- viciobad habit, vice
- víctimavictim
- videocámaracamcorder, video camera
- vientrebelly, abdomen
- vigésimotwentieth
- vigilanciasurveillance, watch
- vigilantesecurity guard, watchman
- vínculobond, link
- vinilovinyl
- viñedovineyard
- violenciaviolence
- violentoviolent
- violonchelocello
- viralviral
- virgenvirgin, pure
- virtualvirtual, online
- virtudvirtue
- visavisa
- visadovisa
- viseravisor, cap brim
- visiblevisible
- visiónvision, outlook
- visitantevisitor
- vísperaeve, day before
- vistazoglance, quick look
- visualvisual
- vitalvital
- viudowidow, widower
- viviendahousing, dwelling
- voltajevoltage
- voltearto flip, to turn over
- voltiovolt
- voluntadwillpower, will
- voluntariadovolunteering
- voluntariovolunteer
- vosyou (informal, Latin America)
- votaciónvote, voting
- votarto vote
Y
Z
- zafirosapphire
- zodiacozodiac
- zona ruralrural area, countryside
- zumbarto buzz, to hum
- zumbidobuzz, hum, ringing
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