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EL GENERO

|análisis |analysis |

|el ángel |angel |

|el aroma |aroma |

|el ataúd |casket, coffin |

|el césped |lawn |

|el cometa |comet |

|el clima |climate |

|el crucigrama |crossword puzzle |

|el día |day |

|el dilema |dilemma |

|el diploma |diploma |

|el drama |drama, play |

|el fantasma |ghost |

|el idioma |language |

|el lema |slogan, motto |

|el mapa |map |

|el / la monarca |monarch |

|el panorama |panorama |

|el Papa |the Pope |

|el papá |dad |

|el planeta |planet |

|el poema |poem |

|el problema |problem |

|el síntoma |symptom |

|el sistema |system |

|el SIDA |AIDS |

|el telegrama |telegram |

|el tema |theme, topic |

|el tranvía |streetcar, trolly |

|el trauma |trauma |

|el arte |art |

|la arena |sand |

|la coliflor |cauliflower |

|la autopista |highway |

|la crisis |crisis |

|la flor |flower |

|la foto |photograph |

|la imagen |image |

|la labor |labor, work |

|la mano |hand |

|la modelo |model |

|la moto |motocycle, moped |

|la parte |part |

|la radio |radio (broadcast) |

|la sartén |frying pan |

|la tesis |thesis |

|la víctima |victim |

|la yema |yolk (egg) |

|el agua / las aguas |water |

|el águila / las águilas |eagle |

|el hacha / las hachas |hachet |

|el arpa / las arpas |harp |

|el asma / las asmas |asma |

|el hada / las hadas |fairy |

|el aula / las aulas |classroom |

|el haba / las habas |bean |

|el arma / las armas |weapon, arms |

|el hambre / las hambres |hunger |

|el alba / las albas |dawn |

|el ama / las amas |housewife |

|el área / las áreas |area |

|el ancla / las anclas |anchor |

|la cometa |kite |

|el coma |coma |

|la coma |comma |

|el cólera |cholera |

|la cólera |anger |

|el corte |a cut (haircut) |

|la corte |court (of law) |

|el capital |capital $$ |

|la capital |capital (city) |

|el cura |priest |

|la cura |cure |

|el editorial |editorial |

|la editorial |publisher / publishing house |

|el frente |front (weather, military) |

|la frente |forehead |

|el orden |order, sequence |

|la orden |command, religious order |

|el pendiente |earring |

|la pendiente |slope |

|el policía |policeman |

|la policía |police force, policewoman |

|el radio |Receiver |

MODISMOS

|sin embargo |nevertheless |

|ahora mismo |right now |

|de nuevo |again |

|hacer el papel |to the play the role of |

|dar un paseo |to take a walk |

|raras veces |seldom |

|soñar con |to dream about |

|al día siguiente |the following day |

|sobre todo |above all, especially |

|llevar a cabo |to carry out |

|darse cuenta de |to realize |

|echar de menos |to miss someone |

|por si acaso |just in case |

|tratar de |to deal with, to be about |

|querer decir |to mean |

|a menudo |often |

|a la vez |at the same time |

|por lo menos |at least |

|de vez en cuando |from time to time |

|en vez de |instead of |

|tan pronto como sea posible |as soon as possible |

|en seguida |at once, right away |

|a pesar de |in spite of |

|dar con |to meet up with, bump into |

|de buena gana |willingly |

|de mala gana |unwillingly |

|hacer caso de / a |to pay attention to |

|por lo visto |evidently |

|por supuesto |of course |

|pensar en |to think of, about |

|pensar de |to have an opinion |

|de golpe/ de repente |suddenly |

|carecer de |to lack |

|hace mucho tiempo |long ago |

|lograr |to attain, to successfully do... |

|tener ganas de |to feel like... |

|tardar en |to delay |

|al + infin |upon |

|dejar de + inf. |to stop doing.... |

|volver a + inf. |to return to doing... |

|por eso |therefore |

|a pie |on foot |

|de pie, parado |standing |

|a causa de |because of |

|a propósito |on purpose, by the way |

|a tiempo |on time |

|de veras |really, truly |

|de hecho |in fact |

|de memoria |by heart |

|de acuerdo / vale |agreed, OK |

EL HOGAR Pt. 1

|el abrelatas |can opener |

|el aceite |oil |

|la aceituna |olive |

|el aderezo |(salad) dressing |

|agregar |to add to |

|agrio |sour |

|el agua |water |

|el agua mineral |mineral water |

|el aguacate |avocado |

|ahumado |smoked |

|el ajo |garlic |

|al punto; está servida |"ready" as in the food is "ready" |

|el albaricoque |apricot |

|la alcoba / la habitación |bedroom |

|la alfombra |carpet, rug |

|alimentar |to feed |

|alimenticio |related to food |

|el alimento |food item |

|la almeja |clam |

|la almendra |almond |

|el almíbar |syrup |

|la almohada |pillow |

|el aluminio |aluminum |

|apagar |to turn off |

|el aparato |appliance, device |

|el apio |celery |

|el arándano |cranberry |

|el armario |closet, wardrobe |

|arreglar |to fix, arrange, tidy up |

|el arroz |rice |

|la arveja |pea |

|asado |roasted |

|asador |roaster |

|la aspiradora |vacuum |

|el ave |bird, poultry |

|la avena |oatmeal |

|el azafrán |saffron |

|el azúcar |sugar |

|la bañera |bathtub |

|barrer |to sweep |

|la basura |the trash |

|el batido |milkshake |

|la batidora |mixer, blender |

|beber |to drink |

|bien cocido |well done |

|blusa |blouse |

|el bocadillo |sub sandwich |

|la bodega |wine cellar |

|el bombón |candy, bonbon |

|la bota |boot |

|el bróculi |brocolli |

|la cabra |goat |

|el cacahuete / el maní |peanut |

|la cacerola |a pot |

|el café |coffee |

|la cafetera |coffee pot |

|el caldo |broth, stew |

|el calentador |the heater |

|caliente |hot |

|la caloría |calorie |

|caluroso |warm |

|la cama |bed |

|el camarón |shrimp |

|la camisa |shirt |

|la camiseta |T-shirt |

|la carne molida |ground beef |

|la carne |meat |

|el cartón |carton |

|la cebolla |onion |

|le cena |dinner |

|cepillar / el cepillo |to brush / the brush |

|la cerámica |pottery, ceramics |

|el cereal |cereal |

|la cereza |cherry |

|el césped |the lawn |

|la ciruela seca |prune |

|el cocido |the stew, broth |

|la cocina |kitchen |

|el coco |coconut |

|el colesterol |cholesterol |

|colgar la ropa |to hang up the clothes |

|la coliflor |cauliflower |

|la comida |the food, meal |

|la cómoda, el tocador |the dresser, chest of drawers |

|congelado / congelador |frozen/ to freeze |

|la copa |the glass (of wine) |

|el cordero |the lamb |

|correr las cortinas |to draw the curtains |

|cortar el césped / cortar |to cut the lawn / to cut |

|la cortina |the curtain |

|la crema |cream |

|crudo |raw |

|el cuadro |the painting |

|el cubo |the bucket, pail |

|la cuchara |the spoon |

|la cucharada |spoonful |

|el cuchillo |knife |

|la chaqueta |jacket |

|el cheque |the check (banking) |

|el chocolate |chocolate |

|la chuleta |the (pork) chop |

|dar de comer al perro |to feed the dog |

|el dátil |date |

|delicioso / exquisito |tasty, delicious, bootylicious :o) |

|el diente |clove (of garlic) |

|la dieta |diet |

|dorado |golden brown |

|dulce / el dulce |sweet/ a candy |

|el durazno/ el melocotón |peach |

|encender |to turn on |

|la ensalada |salad |

|en escabeche |pickled |

|la escoba |broom |

|escurrir |to drain |

|el espagueti |spaghetti |

|el espárrago |aspargus |

|el espejo |mirror |

|esponjoso |spongy |

|el estante |bookshelf |

|estar a dieta |to be on a diet |

|la estufa |stove |

|la etiqueta |the label |

|la falda |skirt |

|la fécula |starch |

|la fibra |fiber |

|el flan |flan, egg custard |

|el fregadero |the sink |

|fregar los platos |to wash the dishes |

|freír |to fry |

|la fresa |strawberry |

|fresco |fresh |

|el frijol / la habichuela |the bean |

|la fruta |fruit |

|el gabinete |cabinet |

|la galleta |cookie, cracker |

|la gaseosa |soft drink, soda |

|el grano |grain |

|la grasa |grease |

|el guisado |the stew |

|el guisante |green pea |

|la harina |flour |

|el helado |ice cream |

|la herramienta |tool |

|el hígado |liver |

|el hogar |the home |

|espeso, -a |thick |

EL HOGAR Pt. 2

|el hongo |mushroom |

|horneado |baked |

|hornear |to bake |

|horno de microondas |microwave |

|huevo |egg |

|el ingrediente |ingredient |

|ingreso |income |

|inodoro |toilet |

|invitado |guest |

|el jabón |soap |

|jalea |jelly |

|el jarabe |syrup |

|judías verdes |green beans |

|jugo / zumo |juice |

|jugoso |juicy |

|kilo |kilogram |

|lámpara |lamp |

|lata |tin can |

|lavabo |sink |

|lavadora |washer |

|lavaplatos |dishwasher |

|lavar |to wash |

|la leche |milk |

|lechuga |lettuce |

|la legumbre |vegetable |

|las lentejas |lentils |

|la leña |firewood |

|licuar |liquify, blend |

|limón |lemon |

|limonada |limonade |

|limpiar |to clean |

|limpieza |the cleaning |

|madera |wood |

|maíz |corn |

|mango |mango |

|manta |blanket |

|lard, shortning |manteca |

|butter |mantequilla |

|manzana |apple |

|margarina |margerine |

|marisco |shellfish, seafood |

|martillo |hammer |

|mayonesa |mayonaise |

|mazorca de maíz |corn cob |

|medicina |medicine |

|melocotón / durazno |peach |

|el melón |melon, cantaloupe |

|el merengue |merengue |

|merienda |late-afternoon snack |

|mermelada |jam, marmelade |

|mesa |table |

|mesita |night stand |

|mezcla |mix |

|la miel |honey |

|mostaza |mustard |

|la naranja |orange |

|la nevera |freezer / cooler |

|la nuez |nut, walnut |

|la olla |pot |

|onza |ounce |

|el ordenador |computer |

|ordenar los juguetes |to straighten up the toys |

|pajita |(drinking) straw |

|palomitas de maíz |popcorn |

|el panecillo |roll |

|los pantalones |pants |

|papa / patata |potato |

|papaya |papaya |

|el papel |paper |

|el pariente |relative |

|pasar la aspiradora |to vacuum |

|pasas |raisins |

|el pastel |pie, pastry |

|pavo |turkey |

|la pechuga |breast (chicken) |

|el pepino |cucumber / pickle |

|pera |pear |

|el pescado |fish |

|piano |piano |

|picar |to chop, dice |

|pimienta |pepper |

|la piña |pineapple |

|el piso |floor (level) |

|la plancha |iron (for ironing clothes, etc) |

|planchar |to iron |

|plátano |plantain |

|plato |plate |

|poco asado |lightly roasted |

|poco cocido |rare (barely cooked) |

|polvo |powder, dust |

|poner la mesa |to set the table |

|la porción |serving, portion |

|el postre |dessert |

|precalentar |to preheat |

|el presupuesto |budget |

|probar |to taste, test, try on |

|la proteína |protein |

|el pulpo |octopus |

|el quehacer |chore |

|queso |cheese |

|rábano |radish |

|radio despertador |radio alarm |

|rallar |to grate, shread |

|rebanada |slice (of bread) |

|receta |recipe/ prescription |

|recoger la ropa del suelo |to pick the clothing up off the |

| |floor |

|refrescante |refreshing |

|refresco |soft drink |

|refrigerado |refrigerated |

|regar (ie) las plantas |to water the plants |

|el requesón |cottage cheese |

|la res |beef |

|ropero |closet, wardrobe |

|la sábana |bed sheet |

|el sabor |the taste |

|sabroso |tasty |

|sacar la basura |to take out the trash |

|la sacarina |saccharin |

|el saco |bag, sack |

|sacudir |to shake, to dust |

|la sal |salt |

|sala |living room |

|salado |salty |

|la salchicha, el chorizo |sausage |

|salsa |sauce, gravy |

|la sandía |watermelon |

|la sartén |frying pan |

|la secadora |dryer |

|secar los platos |to dry the dishes |

|seco |dry |

|el sillón |arm chair, recliner |

|el sofá |the sofa, couch |

|sopa |soup |

|sucio |dirty |

|el suelo |ground, floor |

|el supermercado |supermarket |

|el tamaño |size |

|el tarro |jar |

|la taza del inodoro |toilet bowl |

|la taza |cup |

|el té |tea |

|el tenedor |fork |

|la ternera |veal |

|la tetera |teapot |

|el tocadiscos |record/CD player |

|el tocador |dressing table, vanity |

|el tomate |tomato |

|la toronja |grapefruit |

|la torta |cake (Mexico=sandwich) |

|tortilla |tortilla (mex), omlette (sp.) |

|el tostador |toaster |

|tostar (ue) |to toast |

|el traje |suit |

|el trozo |piece |

|el utensilio / el cubierto |utensil |

|la uva |grape |

|el vegetal / la legumbre / verdura |vegetable |

|vegetariano |vegetarian |

|el ventilador |fan |

|el vestido |dress |

|el vidrio / el cristal |glass (not a drinking glass) |

|el vinagre |vinager |

|la vitamina |vitamin |

|la zanahoria |carrot |

|la soya o la soja |soy (beans) |

EL HOGAR

|el horno |the oven |

|la afeitadora |the razor |

|la olla |the pot |

|el fregadero |the sink |

|la lavadora |the washing machine |

|el secador a mano |the hair dryer |

|la batidora |the blender, mixer |

|el aire acondicionado |the air conditioner |

|el lavaplatos |the dishwasher |

|la alcoba |the bedroom |

|los alicates |the pliers |

|la almohada |the pillow |

|el árbol |the tree |

|el arbusto |the bush, shrub |

|la azotea |the (flat) roof |

|el azucarero |the sugar bowl |

|los azulejos |the tiles |

|la bandeja / la charola |the tray |

|el baño |the bathroom |

|la bombilla / el foco |the lightbulb |

|la bañera |the bathtub |

|la toalla / el paño |the towel |

|el botiquín |first aid kit |

|la pasta dentifrica (de dientes) |the tooth paste |

|la jabonera |the soapdish |

|el champú |the shampoo |

|el grifo /la llave |the faucet, spigot |

|la basurero |the trashcan |

|la sala de estar |the living room |

|el estante |the bookshelf |

|la chimenea |the fireplace |

|la calefacción |the heater |

|el cuarto |the bedroom |

|la cama |the bed |

|el armario |the closet |

|el cajón |the drawer |

|la percha |the coat hanger |

|la sábana |the bed sheet |

|el colchón |the mattress |

|la escoba |the broom |

|la plancha |the iron |

|el trapo |the rag, cloth |

|el cenicero |the ash tray |

|el cepillo |the brush |

|la cerradura / el candado |the pad lock |

|el césped |the lawn |

|el clavo |the nail |

|la cocina |the kitchen |

|la colcha |the bedspread |

|el cortacéspedes |the lawnmower |

|el cubo / el balde |the bucket |

|la cuna |the cradle, crib |

|los deberes / los quehaceres |the chores |

|el desagüe |the drain |

|el desodorante |the deoderant |

|la despensa |the pantry |

|el despertador |the alarm clock |

|el destornillador |the screwdriver |

|el dormitorio |the bedroom |

|la ducha |the shower |

|el enchufe |the electrical outlet, |

| |socket |

|el equipo de sonido |the stereo / sound system |

|la escalera |the stairs /escalator |

|la esponja |sponge |

|la estufa |the stove |

|el fregadero |kitchen sink |

|la funda |pillow case |

|el gancho |the hook |

|el garaje |garage |

|las herramientas |the tools |

|la hierba / el zacate |the grass |

|las hojas de afeitar |razor blades |

|el humo |the smoke |

|el imperdible |the safety pin |

|la lámpara |lamp |

|el lavamanos |bathroom sink |

|la linterna eléctrica |flashlight |

|el llavero |key ring |

|la maceta |flower pot |

|la manguera |hose (garden) |

|la manta / la cobija |blanket |

|el mantel |tablecloth |

|el mantequero |butter dish |

|el maquillaje |make-up |

|el marco |picture frame |

|el martillo |hammer |

|el microondas |microwave oven |

|los muebles |furniture |

|la nevera |freezer |

|la pala |shovel |

|el papel higiénico |toilet paper |

|la pared / el muro |wall |

|el peine |comb |

|las persianas |blinds |

|el pimentero / el salero |pepper shaker / salt shaker |

|el rastrillo |the rake |

|el retrete / el inodoro |toilet |

|el sacacorchos |corkscrew |

|el saco de dormir/ el esleepin |sleeping bag |

|la sartén |frying pan |

|el sillón / la butaca (teatro) |armchair |

|la soga |rope |

|el sótano |the basement |

|el suelo |the floor |

|la tabla de planchar |ironing board |

|el tapón |stopper/ plug |

|el tejado |rooftop |

|la tienda de campaña |tent |

|el timbre |doorbell |

|el toallero |towel rack |

|el toldo |canopy, awning |

|el tornillo |screw |

|el vestíbulo |lobby, foyer |

|barrer |to sweep |

|cocer (ue) |to cook |

|enchufar |to plug in |

|hacer el lavado |to do the laundry |

|pasar la aspiradora |to vacuum |

|pulir |to polish |

|quemar un fusible |to blow/burn a fuse |

|quitar el polvo/ sacudir los muebles |to dust |

|tirar la basura |to throw out the trash |

|acogedor(-a) |warm, cozy, welcoming |

LA SALUD

|el acné |acne |

|La adolesencia |Adolescence |

|Adoptar |Adopt |

|El Alcohol |Alcohol |

|La alergia |Allergy |

|Aliviarse |to alleviate |

|La Ambulancia |Ambulance |

|El apagón |Black out |

|Arruinar |To ruin |

|la asprina |Asprine |

|Asustar, espantar, dar miedo |to scare |

|atender |to tend to |

|atropellar |to run over |

|Auxilio, Socorro |help! |

|La avalancha |Avalanche |

|Ayudar |to help |

|La bacteria |bacteria |

|la cabeza |head |

|caerse |to fall down |

|calmar |to calm down |

|la camilla |stretcher |

|el cáncer |cancer |

|la cara /el rostro |face |

|el caso |case |

|el catarro, resfriado |cold |

|la causa |cause |

|la célula |cell |

|la cicatriz |scar |

|el ciclón |cyclon |

|el cirujano |surgeon |

|la clínica |clinic |

|la consulta |consultation |

|consultar |to consult |

|contagiar |to contract |

|el corazón |heart |

|la cortada |cut |

|crónico |cronic |

|la Cruz Roja |Red Cross |

|el cuerpo |body |

|el cuidado |care |

|La cura |cure |

|curar |to cure |

|la curita |bandaid |

|chocar con |to wreck |

|el/la dentista |dentist |

|el derrumbe |landslide |

|desastroso |disasterous |

|descansar |to rest |

|el descanso |rest |

|descuidado |careless |

|desmayarse |to faint |

|la diarrea |diarrhea |

|la dieta |diet |

|el diluvio |flood |

|el/la doctora |doctor |

|el doctor |doctor |

|doler |to be in pain, to ache |

|dolor de |pain of... |

|dormido |asleep |

|dormir |to sleep |

|la droga |drug |

|embarazada, encinta |pregnant |

|embarazoso |embarassing |

|la emergencia |emergency |

|emocional |emotional |

|la energía |energy |

|la enfermedad |sickness |

|la enfermera |nurse |

|enfermo |sick |

|la epidemia |epidimic |

|la erupción de volcán |volcanic eruption |

|la espalda |back |

|el/la especialista |specialist |

|la espinilla |shin / pimple |

|el estilo de vida |life style |

|estirar |to stretch |

|estornudar |to sneeze |

|el estreñimiento |constipation |

|el estrés |stress |

|(el) experto |expert |

|fallecer |to pass away |

|la farmacia |pharmacy |

|la fiebre, calentura |fever |

|la frente |forehead |

|fumar |to smoke |

|el ginecólogo |gynecologist |

|la glándula |gland |

|el granito, grano |pimple |

|la grasa |grease |

|la gripe |flu |

|la herida |wound |

|herido |wounded |

|la higiene |hygene |

|hincharse |to swell |

|la hipodérmica |hypodermic needle |

|el hipo |hiccups |

|el hombro |shoulder |

|la hormona |hormone |

|el hospital |hospital |

|el huracán |hurricane |

|impedir una enfermedad |fight off an illness |

|la incapacidad |disability |

|el incendio, fuego |fire |

|el infarto, ataque al corazón |heart attack |

|el insomnio |insomnia |

|la inundación |flood |

|la inyección |injection |

|el jarabe |syrup (cough) |

|la /el médico (-a) |medical doctor |

|el medicamento |medication |

|la medicina |medication |

|el mordisco |bite (w/ teeth) |

|la muela |tooth |

|muerto |dead |

|la muleta |crutch |

|nauseabundo |nauseous |

|el nervio |nerve |

|la nevada |snow fall |

|el nódulo |knot, lump |

|operar |to operate |

|el/la paciente |patient |

|padecer de, sufrir |to suffer |

|palpitar |to beat |

|el pánico |panic |

|las paperas |mumps |

|el pecho |chest |

|el/la pedíatra |pediatrician |

|el peligro |danger |

|el percance |mishap |

|la picadura |bite, sting |

|la piel |skin |

|el poro |pore |

|la presión |pressure |

|prevenir |to prevent |

|la presión sanguínea |blood pressure |

|el pronóstico |prognosis |

|el / la psicólogo(a) |psychologist |

|el/la psiquiatra |shrink, psychiatrist |

|la pubertad |puberty |

|el pulso |pulse |

|el pus |pus |

|quebrar (ie) |to break |

|una quemadura |a burn |

|la quimioterapia |chemotherapy |

|el quiste |cyst |

|la radioterapia |radiation |

|recuperarse |recuperate |

|recurrir |to resort to |

|la relajación |relaxation |

|relajarse |to relax |

|el remedio |remedy |

|el resfriado |cold |

|el riesgo |risk |

|romper |to break |

|la sala de emergencia |ER |

|la saliva |saliva |

|la salud |health |

|sangrar |to bleed |

|la sangre |blood |

|el sarampión |the measles |

|el servicio |service |

|severe |serious |

|el SIDA |AIDS |

|el síndrome |syndrome |

|la sinusitis |sinusitis |

|el/la sobreviviente |survivor |

|sudoroso |sweaty |

|el sueno |dream,sleep |

|el temblor |seizure |

|la temperatura |temperature |

|tener náuseas |to be nauseated |

|el/la terapueta |therapist |

|el terremoto |earthquake |

|el tornado |tornado |

|la tos |cough |

|toser |to cough |

|el tratamiento |treatment |

|tropezar con/dar con |to bump into |

|la tuberculosis |tuberculosis |

|el tumor |tumor |

|la varicela |chicken pox |

|el vendaje |bandage |

|el veterinario |vet |

|el yeso |cast |

|la viruela |small pox |

|torcerse |to sprain, twist |

|el reflejo |reflex |

|la tormenta |storm |

|el testigo |witness |

LA MEDICINA II

|la alergia |allergy |

|el alma |soul |

|la amígdala |tonsil |

|la anestesia |anesthetic |

|el antibiótico |antibiotic |

|el apéndice |appendix |

|la arruga |wrinkle |

|al asma |asthma |

|la barba |beard |

|la boca |mouth |

|el brazo |arm |

|la cabeza |head |

|la cadera |hip |

|el calmante |sedative, tranquilizer |

|la camilla |stretcher |

|el cáncer |cancer |

|la cara |face |

|el catarro/el resfriado |cold |

|la ceja |eyebrow |

|el cerebro |brain |

|una Cesárea |Caesarean section |

|la cicatriz |scar |

|la cintura |waist |

|la cirugía |surgery |

|el cirujano |surgeon |

|el codo |elbow |

|el corazón |heart |

|la costilla |rib |

|el cuello |neck |

|el cuerpo |body |

|la curita/ la tirita |bandaid |

|el cutis |complexion |

|el dedo |finger |

|el dedo de pie |toe |

|el dedo pulgar |thumb |

|la diagnosis |diagnosis |

|la diarrea |diarrhea |

|el diente/la muela |tooth |

|las encías |gums |

|la enfermedad venérea |an STD |

|las enfermedades |illnesses |

|la enfermera |nurse |

|los escalofríos |chills |

|la espalda |back |

|el estómago |stomach |

|estreñido |constipated |

|el examen físico |physical exam |

|el farmacéutico |pharmacist |

|la fiebre |fever |

|la frente |forehead |

|la garganta |throat |

|las glándulas |glands |

|la herida |wound, injury |

|la hígado |liver |

|el hombro |shoulder |

|el hueso |bone |

|una intervención |operation |

|la jaqueca |migraine |

|la jeringuilla |syringe |

|los labios |lips |

|la lengua |tongue |

|la leucemia |leukemia |

|la locura |madness |

|el lunar |mole |

|la mandíbula |jaw |

|la mano |hand |

|la mejilla |cheek |

|la muestra de heces |feces sample |

|la muestra de orina |urine sample |

|el muslo |thigh |

|las nalgas |butt |

|la nariz |nose |

|el nivel de colesterol |cholesterol level |

|el nudillo |knuckle |

|el oído |inner ear |

|el ojo |eye |

|la oreja |outter ear |

|el paladar |palate |

|la pantorrilla |calf (of the leg) |

|el párpado |eyelid |

|el pecho |chest |

|el pelo/el cabello |hair |

|la pestaña |eyelash |

|la picazón |rash |

|el pie |foot |

|la piel |skin |

|la pierna |leg |

|la póliza de seguro |insurance policy |

|la presión arterial |blood pressure |

|el pronóstico |prognosis |

|los pulmones |lungs |

|los rayos X |X-rays |

|la receta |prescription |

|los riñones |kidneys |

|la rodilla |knee |

|la sala de emergencia |emergency room |

|la sangre |blood |

|el SIDA |AIDS |

|la silla de ruedas |wheel chair |

|los síntomas |symptoms |

|el tobillo |ankle |

|torcer |to sprain, twist |

|la tos |cough |

|el transplante |transplant |

|el tratamiento |treatment |

|la úlcera |ulcer |

|la uña |fingernail |

|la vacuna |vaccine |

|la varicela |chicken pox |

|la venda |bandage |

|la verruga |wart |

|el yeso |cast, plaster |

|ahogarse |to drown, suffocate |

|alimentarse |to feed |

|amanecer mal |to wake up feeling ill |

|cuidarse |to take care of |

|dar a luz |to give birth |

|doler (ue) |to hurt |

|donar un órgano |donate an organ |

|estar agotado/rendido |to be exhausted |

|estar de parto |to be in labor |

|estornudar |to aneeze |

|guardar cama |to stay in bed |

|hacer ejercicio |to exercise |

|no caerle bien |to not sit well (on your |

| |stomach) |

|ponerle una inyección |to give a shot, injection |

|sacar la lengua |to stick out your tongue |

|sonarse la nariz |to blow your nose |

|tomar el pulso |to take a pulse |

|vomitar |to vomit |

|cardíaco |cardiac |

|deprimido |depressed |

|embarazada/encinta |pregnant |

|gemelo |twin |

|grave |serious |

|hinchado |swollen |

|mareado/vértigo |dizzy, sea-sick |

|quirúrgico |surgical |

|trillizo |triplet |

|¡achis! |achoo |

|¡salud! |Bless you! |

|¡Socorro! |Help! |

EL MEDIO AMBIENTE

|el león |lion |

|el leopardo |leopard |

|la liebre |hare |

|la lila |lilac |

|lindo |pretty |

|la linterna |lantern, flashlight |

|el lirio |lily |

|el lobo |wolf |

|la lumbre |flame |

|la llama |llama |

|el llano |plain, flat |

|llover |to rain |

|la llovizna |drizzle |

|lluvioso |rainy |

|la manada |herd, flock |

|el manzano |apple tree |

|el mapa |map |

|la margarita |daisy |

|la mariposa |butterfly |

|la menta |peppermint |

|el meteorólogo |weatherman |

|la miel |honey |

|la mochila |backpack |

|el mono/el chango/el mico |monkey |

|la montaña |mountain |

|la mosca |fly |

|el murciélago |bat |

|el naranjo |orange tree |

|narciso |narcissus, daffodil |

|natural |natural |

|la naturaleza |nature |

|naturalmente |naturally |

|la nieve |snow |

|la noche |night |

|el nogal |walnut tree |

|la nube |cloud |

|nubloso/nublado |cloudy |

|la nuez |nut, walnut |

|nutritivo |nutritious |

|oler |to smell |

|el olfato |sense of smell |

|el olivo |olive tree |

|el olmo |elm tree |

|ordeñar |to milk |

|la orquídea |orchid |

|el oso |bear |

|la oveja |sheep |

|el paisaje |landscape |

|el pájaro |bird |

|la palma |palm leaf, branch |

|la palmera |palm tree |

|la pantera |panther |

|el papagayo/el loro |parrot |

|el parque |park |

|la parrillada |grill, barbecue |

|el pato |duck |

|la península |peninsula |

|el periquito |parakeet |

|el perro |dog |

|el pétalo |petal |

|la petunia |petunia |

|el pez |fish |

|picar |to sting, bitem chop, dice |

|la piedra |stone, rock |

|el pingüino |penguin |

|el pino |pine tree |

|el planeta |planet |

|la planta |plant |

|la playa |beach |

|el pollo |chicken |

|el potro |colt |

|prender/encender |to ignite, turn on |

|la preservación |reserve |

|preservar |to preserve |

|la primavera |spingtime |

|la raíz |root |

|la rama |branch |

|el ramo |wreath, bouquet |

|la rana |frog |

|la rata |rat |

|el ratón |mouse |

|el ratoncito |little mouse |

|el rebaño |flock |

|reciclado |recycled |

|recoger |to pick up |

|relámpago/un rayo |lightening |

|el reptil |reptile |

|el rinoceronte |rhinocerous |

|el río |river |

|el roble |oak |

|la rosa |rose |

|el ruido |noise |

|el salvaje |savaje, wild |

|salvar |to save |

|el sapo |toad |

|la selva/la jungla |jungle |

|la serpiente / la culebra/la víbora|snake |

|el tallo |stem, stalk |

|tecnológico |technological |

|la tempestad/la tormenta |storm |

|el ternero |veal, calf |

|el terremoto |earthquake |

|el terreno |soil, land, terrain |

|el tiempo |weather |

|la tienda |tent |

|la tierra |land, earth, dirt |

|el tigre |tiger |

|el tornado |tornado |

|el toro |bull |

|la tortuga |turtle |

|el tronco |trunk |

|tropical |tropical |

|el trópico |tropic (zone) |

|el trueno |thunder |

|el tulipán |tulip |

|urbano |urban |

|la vaca |cow |

|el valle |valley |

|el venado / el ciervo |deer |

|la vicuña |vicuña (Andean animal like a |

| |llama) |

|la violeta |violet |

|volar (ue) |to fly |

|la yegua |mare (female horse) |

|el zoólogo |the zoologist |

|el zorro |fox |

|zumbar |to buzz, swarm |

|la loma/la colina/el cerro |hill |

EL MEDIO AMBIENTE 2

|abeja |bee |

|acampar |to camp |

|agua |water |

|aire |air |

|el álamo |poplar tree |

|alimentar |to feed |

|alimento |food item |

|alpino |alpinista |

|alrededor de |around |

|ambiental |enviromental |

|el ambiente |enviroment |

|el anfibio |amphibian |

|el animal |animal |

|anochecer |to get dark |

|apoyo |support |

|la araña |spider |

|el árbol |tree |

|la ardilla |squirrel |

|la arena |sand |

|el armadillo |armadillo |

|el arrecife |reef |

|el ave |bird |

|el avestruz |ostrich |

|la azalea |azalea |

|la bahía |bay |

|la ballena |whale |

|el bambú |bamboo |

|la bandada |herd |

|la basura |trash |

|la begonia |begonia |

|la belleza |beauty |

|bello |beautiful |

|el bicho |bug/critter |

|biodegradable |biodegradable |

|biológico |biological |

|borrascoso |stormy |

|el bosque |forest |

|la brújula |compass |

|bucear |to scuba dive |

|el burro |burro (donkey) |

|el caballo |horse |

|la cabra |goat |

|el cachorro |cub |

|el caimán |aligator |

|el camello |camel |

|la caminata |a walk |

|el camino |road |

|el campamento |campground, camp |

|el campo |field |

|el canario |canary |

|el canguro |kangaroo |

|la cascada / catarata |waterfall |

|el castaño |chesnut tree |

|la caza |hunting or hunt |

|la cebra |zebra |

|la cerca |fence |

|el cerdo |pig |

|el cerezo |cherry tree |

|el cerro |hill |

|el ciclón |cyclone, tornado |

|el ciervo |deer |

|el clavel |carnation |

|el cocodrilo |crocadile |

|el colchón |mattress |

|la colina |hill |

|la colmena |bee hive |

|el conejo |rabbit |

|la conservación |conservation |

|conservar |to conserve |

|el contaminante |pollutant |

|el cordero |lamb |

|la cordillera |mountain range |

|la corteza |bark or crust |

|la cosecha |harvest |

|la costa, orilla |coast |

|el crisantemo |chrysanthemum |

|la cuerda |rope |

|la culebra |snake |

|el chivo |goat |

|el chubasco |thunderstorm |

|el desarrollo |development |

|descolgar |to unhang |

|descomponer |to decompose |

|despejado |clear (skies) |

|el desierto |desert |

|el detergente |detergent |

|el ecólogo |ecologist |

|económico |economic |

|el ecosistema |ecosystem |

|el elefante |elephant |

|la energía |energy |

|la enredadera |vine |

|ensuciar |to get dirty |

|el escombro |rubbish, trash |

|la espina |thorn, spine |

|la estación |season |

|la estrella |star |

|la fauna |fauna |

|la flor |flower |

|la foca |seal |

|el fósforo |match |

|frío |cold |

|la fuente |fountain |

|la gallina |hen |

|el gallo |rooster |

|la gardenia |gardenia |

|el gato |cat |

|el geranio |geranium |

|el girasol |sunflower |

|el gladiolo |gladiolus |

|el gobierno |government |

|el golfo |gulf |

|la gorila |gorilla |

|el guardabosque |forest ranger |

|el gusano |worm |

|el hámster |hamster |

|la higuera |fig tree |

|el hipopótamo |hippo |

|la huella |track, footprint |

|el huerto |orchard |

|el huracán |hurricane |

|la inundación |flood |

|el invierno |winter |

|la isla |island |

|el jacinto |hyacinth |

|el jardín |garden |

|la jaula |cage |

|el jazmín |jasmen |

|la jirafa |giraffe |

|la jungla, selva |jungle |

|la lagartija |lizzard |

|el lago |lake |

|la langosta |lobster |

|el lazo |trap |

|la leña |firewood |

LA NATURALEZA y LOS DESASTRES

|el abrigo de visón |mink coat |

|los acabados nucleares |nuclear wastes |

|agotar el terreno |to exhaust the land |

|el agua potable |drinkable water |

|los animales amaestrados |trained animales |

|la atmósfera |atmosphere |

|los avances tecnológicos |technological advances |

|el bosque lluvioso |rainforest |

|el bracero |day-laborer, farmworker |

|la caída radiactiva |radioactive fall-out |

|el calentamiento global / el calentón |global warming |

|los cambios climáticos |climatic changes |

|la capa de ozono |ozone layer |

|la conferencia cumbre |a summit meeting |

|la cosecha |the harvest |

|la cría de animales |the raising of animals |

|la despoblación rural |rural to urban migration |

|los ecologistas |ecologists |

|el efecto invernadero |greenhouse effect |

|la erosión del suelo |soil erosion |

|la escasez / escaso |scarcity / scarce |

|el huracán |huracane |

|la informática |computer science |

|la investigación |research |

|la lluvia ácida |acid rain |

|la matanza de ballenas / focas |the killing of whales/ |

| |seals |

|el medio ambiente |the environment |

|el porvenir |the future |

|el pozo petrolífero |the oil well |

|los rayos ultravioleta |UV rays |

|el reciclaje |recycling |

|los recursos naturales |natural resources |

|el salvajismo |savagery |

|la sequía |the drought |

|la siembra |the sowing (of seeds) |

|el sistema de riego |irrigation system |

|la sobrepoblación |overpopulation |

|la supervivencia |survival |

|en peligro de extinción |in danger of extinction |

|sembrar (ie)/plantar |to sow (seeds), to plant |

|sobrevivir |to survive |

|salvaje |wild, savage |

|sanguinaria |bloody |

LOS VIAJES

|abordar |to board |

|abrocharse |to fasten |

|actividad |activity |

|la aduana |customs (office) |

|aéreo |air/aerial |

|aeromozo/auxiliar de vuelo/el |flight attendant |

|asistente de vuelo/la azafata | |

|aeropuerto |airport |

|agencia |agency |

|aguantarse |to restrain |

|albergue (m) |inn |

|alquilado |rented |

|andén (m) |platform |

|apagar los cigarrillos |to put out cigarrettes |

|apreciar |to value, appreciate |

|apresuradamente |hurridly |

|aprovecharse de |to take advantage of |

|artesano |artisan |

|asiento/la plaza |seat |

|aterrizaje (m) |landing |

|aterrizar |to land (plane) |

|autobús (m)/el omnibus/la |bus |

|guagua/el autocar | |

|autopista (f) |highway |

|avión (m) |plane |

|la azafata |stewardess |

|bajar |to go down, lower |

|barco/el boate/la nave |boat |

|baúl (m) |trunk |

|¡Bienvenidos! |Welcome! |

|billete (m) |ticket |

|bocacalle (f) |intersection |

|boleto |ticket |

|bolsa de mano |handbag |

|bolso |bag |

|bote (m) |small boat |

|cámara |camera |

|camarote (m)/la litera |bunkbed |

|caminar |to walk |

|carnet (m) |ID card |

|carretera |highway |

|cenar |to eat dinner |

|cerámica |pottery, ceramics |

|ceremonia |ceremony |

|cinturón (m) |belt |

|ciudad (f) |city |

|ciudadanía |citizenship |

|civilización (f) |civilization |

|clase (f) |class |

|coche (m) |car |

|compañía |company |

|conducir |to drive |

|conductor (m) |driver |

|consulado |consulate |

|continente (m) |continent |

|correo |mail |

|costa |coast |

|costumbre (f) |custom |

|crucero |criuse ship, cruise |

|cruzar |to cross |

|cultura |culture |

|el chaleco salvavidas |lifevest |

|cheque (m) |check |

|chicano |Mexican-American |

|chófer (m) |driver, chauffeur |

|demora/el retrozo |delay |

|demorar |to delay |

|descubrimiento |discovery |

|descubrir |to discover |

|desembarcar |to land, unload (arrive at |

| |destination) |

|desorientado |disoriented, lost |

|despedida |farewell |

|despedirse de |to say goodbye |

|despegar |to take off (plane) |

|despegue (m) |the take-off |

|dinero / la plata |money |

|dirección (f) |address |

|distancia |distance |

|embajada |embassy |

|emigración (f) |emigration (leaving home |

| |country) |

|emigrar |to emigrate |

|empacar |to pack |

|empleado |employee |

|emprender |to undertake |

|la empresa |corporation |

|equipaje (m) |luggage |

|escala |lay-over |

|la escena |scene |

|la espera |wait |

|estación (f) |station (bus/train) |

|esterotipo |stereotype |

|excursión (f) |excursion |

|(el) extranjero |foreigner/foreign |

|facturar/chequear |to check (bags) |

|ferrocarril (m) |railroad |

|flecha |arrow |

|folleto |brochure, pamphlet |

|fotos (f) |photos |

|gozar |to enjoy |

|habitación (f) |room |

|hacer autostop / hacer dedo |to hitch-hike |

|hacer cola/hacer fila |to wait in line |

|helicóptero |helicopter |

|horizonte (m) |horizon |

|hospedarse en / alojarse |to be housed, lodged |

|hotel (m) |hotel |

|el hotel de lujo |luxury hotel |

|ida y vuelta/un billete sencillo |1 way trip |

|iglesia |church |

|indígena |indigenous |

|indio |Indian |

|inmigración (f) |immigration |

|isla |island |

|itinerario |itinterary |

|kilómetro |kilometer |

|lejos de |far from |

|lengua/idioma (m) |language |

|leyenda |legend |

|lugar (m) |place |

|lujo |luxury |

|llegada |arrival |

|llegar a tiempo |arrive on time |

|maleta |suitcase |

|maletín (m) |briefcase, carry-on |

|manejar |to drive |

|mapa (m) |the map |

|mar (m) |the sea |

|marítimo |maritime (sea-related) |

|mestizaje (m) |mixing of races |

|metro |subway |

|milla |mile |

|mochila |backpack |

|mostrador (m) |counter |

|muelle (m) |dock, pier |

|multitud (f)/muchedumbre |crowd |

|mundo |world |

|museo |museum |

|navegación (f) |navegation, sailing |

|navegante (m) |sailor |

|norte (m) |north |

|origen (m) |origin |

|orilla |shore |

|oriundo |native of |

|país (m) |country |

|paisaje (m) |landscape |

|parada |stop |

|pasaje (m) |ticket (travel) |

|pasajero |passenger |

|pasaporte (m) |passport |

|paz (f) |peace |

|peaje (m) |toll |

|pensión (f) |hostel, B&B |

|perdido |lost |

|pescador (m) |fisherman |

|piloto |pilot |

|pintoresco |picturesque |

|prejuicio |prejudice |

|preparativo |preparation |

|previsible |foreseeable |

|puente (m) |bridge |

|quedar a |to be located |

|quedarse |to stay, remain |

|raza |the race |

|recepcionista (m,f) |receptionist |

|reclamar el equipaje |to claim bags |

|recoger |to pick up |

|recorrer |to pass through, run through |

|región (f) |region |

|regresar |to return |

|regreso |the return |

|río |the river |

|ropa |clothing |

|sala de espera |waiting room |

|salida |exit |

|saludable |healthy |

|salvaje |wild, savage |

|seguridad (f) |safety |

|selva |jungle |

|selvático |rustic, wooded, jungle-like |

|sobrecargo |flight attendant |

|tapas |snacks |

|tarifa |fare |

|tarjeta de embarque |bording pass |

| | |

|taxi (m) |taxi |

|tierra |land, soil,dirt |

|transbordo |change of planes, trains |

|transporte (m) |transportation |

|tranvía (m) |trolley, streetcar |

|tren (m) |train |

|el trineo |sled |

|tripulación (f) |crew |

|turista (m,f) |tourist |

|vacaciones (f) |vacation |

|vacuna |vaccine |

|viaje (m) |trip |

|viajero |traveler |

|visado |visa |

|visita |visit |

|visitar |to visit |

|volar |to fly |

|el vuelo |the flight |

LOS PASATIEMPOS

|abrelatas (m) |can opener |

|acampada |camp, campsite |

|acampar |to camp |

|aceite (m) |oil |

|al aire libre |in the open air, outdoors |

|alquilar una película |rent to movie |

|andar en bicicleta |to ride a bike |

|andar en monopatín (m) |to skateboard |

|andar en patineta |to ride a scooter |

|andar en triciclo |to ride a tricycle |

|antena |antenna |

|Año Nuevo |New Year's |

|arrancar |to start (a car) |

|arranque (m) |the starter |

|arreglar |to fix, arrange, repair |

|arreglar el coche |to fix the car |

|arte (m) |art |

|artesanía |handcrafts |

|artesano |craftsman, artesan |

|artículo |article |

|artista (m,f) |artist |

|asiento |seat |

|asistir a un concierto |to attend a concert |

|auto |the car |

|avanzar |to advance |

|bailar |to dance |

|bocina |the car horn |

|bote (m) |the boat |

|bucear |to scuba dive |

|calmar |to calm down |

|caminata |a walk |

|campista (m,f) |camper, person who camps |

|cansarse |to get tired |

|cantar |to sing |

|capó |the hood (of the car) |

|carro |the car |

|carta |the letter |

|cassette (m) |tape, cassette |

|cazar |to hunt |

|celebración |celebration |

|charlar |to chat |

|chófer (m) |the driver |

|choque (m) |the crash, wreck |

|ciclismo |biking, cycling |

|ciencia ficción |science fiction |

|cine (m) |movie theater |

|cinturón de seguridad (m) |safety belt |

|circo |circus |

|coche (m) |car |

|cocina |cooking |

|cocinar |to cook |

|coleccionar |to collect |

|compartir |to share |

|concierto |concert |

|conductor (m) |driver |

|contar chistes (m) |to tell jokes |

|contemplar |to contemplate |

|coqueteo |flirting |

|cueva |cave |

|cultivar flores (f) |to grow flowers |

|cumpleaños |birthday |

|dar un paseo |to take a walk, go for a drive |

|dar una caminata |to take a walk |

|decorar |to decorate |

|deportivo |sporty, sports (adj.) |

|descansar |to rest |

|desfile (m) |parade |

|despacio |slowly |

|Día de Acción de Gracias |Thanksgiving |

|día de fiesta |holiday |

|Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la|Columbus Day |

|Raza | |

|Día de la Independencia |Independence Day |

|Día de los Enamorados |Valentine's Day |

|Día de Todos los Santos |All Saint's Day |

|día de tu santo |Saint's day |

|dibujar |to draw |

|dibujo |drawing |

|disco compacto |CD |

|discutir |to discuss |

|disfrutar de |to enjoy |

|diversión (f) |hobby, fun activity |

|Domingo de Pascua |Easter Sunday |

|dormir una siesta |to take a nap |

|encantar |to love, like a lot |

|entretenerse |to amuse oneself, entertain |

|entretenimiento |entertainment |

|equitación (f) |horseback riding |

|escalar la montaña |to mountain climb |

|escribir |to write |

|esquí (m) |skiing |

|esquí acuático |water skiing |

|esquiar |to ski |

|esquiar en el agua |to water ski |

|esquiar en la nieve |to snow ski |

|estacionarse |to park (the car) |

|excursión (f) |excursion |

|exposición de arte (f) |art exhibit |

|extracurricular |extracurricular |

|extraterrestre |extraterrestrial |

|feria |fair |

|fiesta |party |

|fiesta de fin de año |prom, end of year party |

|film (m) |film |

|fósforo / el cerillo |a match |

|frenar |to put on the brakes |

|freno |the brake |

|fuegos artficiales |fireworks |

|gasolina |gas |

|gozar |to enjoy |

|grabación (f) |recording |

|guitarra |guitar |

|hablar por teléfono |to talk on the phone |

|hacer autostop |to hitchhike |

|hacer cerámica |to do pottery, ceramics |

|hacer crucigramas |to do crossword puzzles |

|hacer ejercicios |to exercise |

|hacer footing |to jog |

|hacer gimnasia |to do gymnastics |

|la gimnasia |gymnastics |

|hacer la comida |to prepare the food |

|hacer las compras |to do the shopping |

|hacer rompecabezas |to do jigsaw puzzles |

|hacer surfing |to surf |

|hacer un crucero |to go on a cruise |

|hacer un viaje |to take a trip |

|hacer una cita |to make a date, appointment |

|hacer una excursión |to go on an excursion |

|hacer windsurf |to windsurf |

|hamaca |hammock |

|imagen (f) |image |

|imaginación (f) |imagination |

|imitar |to imitate |

|invitar |to invite |

|ir al centro comercial |to go to the shopping center |

|ir al parque de diversiones |to go to the amusement park |

|ir al parque zoológico |to go to the zoo |

|ir de compras |to go shopping |

|ir de vacaciones |to go on vacation |

|juego |game |

|jugar |to play |

|jugar a la rayuela |to play hopscotch |

|jugar al billar |to play pool |

|jugar al escondite |to play hind & go seek |

|jugar boliche |to bowl |

|jugar con muñecas |to play with dolls |

|jugar dominó |to play dominos |

|jugar el ping pong |to play ping pong |

|juguete (s) |toy |

|leer |to read |

|leer las tiras cómicas |to read comic strips |

|leer poemas (m) |to read poems |

|levantar pesas |to lift weights |

|licencia de manejar |driver's license |

|limpiaparabrisas (m) |windshieldwiper |

|limpiar |to clean |

|linterna eléctrica |flashlight |

|llanta |tire |

|llanta desinflada |flat tire |

|llenar el tanque |to fill the tank |

|luces direccionales (f) |turn signals |

|manejar |to drive |

|manta |blanket |

|mecánico |mechanic |

|meditar |to meditate |

|mirar la televisión |to watch TV |

|mochila |bookbag, backpack |

|montaña rusa |rollercoaster |

|montar a caballo |to ride a horse |

|motor (m) |motor |

|multa |a fine, traffic ticket |

|número de matrícula |license plate number |

|museo |museum |

|música |music |

|nadar |to swim |

|natación (F) |swimming |

|navegar en la tabla vela |to windsurf |

|navegar en velero |to sail |

|Navidad (f) |Christmas |

|Nochebuena |Christmas Eve |

|parabrisas (m) |windshield |

|paracaidismo |parachuting |

|parachoques (m) |bumper |

|parar |to stop |

|pasear |to stroll, walk |

|pasear por el bosque |to walk through the forest |

|pasear por la playa |to walk along the beach |

|patinaje (m) |skating |

|patinar sobre ruedas |to roller skates |

|peligro (m) |danger |

|peligroso |dangerous |

|pensar |to think |

|permiso de conducir |driver's license |

|pintar |to paint |

|placa |license plate |

|ponerse en forma |to get in shape |

|practicar deportes (m) |to practice sports |

|premio |prize |

|programa de televisión (m) |TV program |

|quedarse en casa |to stay at home |

|radiador (m) |radiator |

|radio (f) |radio |

|radio cassette (m) |cassette radio player |

|receta |recipe |

|recreativo |recreational |

|relajarse |to relax |

|renovarse |to new |

|revisar |to check, revise |

|rollo de película |roll of film |

|rompecabezas (m) |puzzle |

|sacar fotos |to take pictures |

|saco de dormir |sleeping bag |

|sartén (f) |frying pan |

|Semana Santa |Holy Week |

|senderismo |hiking |

|sobervivir |to survive |

|social |social |

|sol (m) |sun |

|soñar (ue) |to dream |

|surfear |to surf |

|tanque (m) |tank |

|tejer |to weave |

|tele (f) |TV |

|teléfono |telephone |

|telenovela |soap opera |

|televisión (f) |TV |

|televisivo |television (adj.) |

|tenis (m) |tennis |

|tienda de compaña |tent |

|tirar el frisbee |to throw a frisbee |

|tocar el piano |to play the piano |

|tocar la bocina |to blow the horn |

|tocar la guitarra |to play the guitar |

|tocar un instrumento |to play an instrument |

|tomar una siesta |to take a nap |

|tonificarse |to invigorate |

|trasnochar |to stay up late |

|vacaciones (f) |vacation |

|vehículo |vehicle |

|velocidad (f) |speed |

|velocímetro |speedodometer |

|ver los dibujos animados |to watch cartoons |

|video |video |

|vídeo |video |

|volante (m) |steering wheel |

LOS DEPORTES

|acampar |to camp |

|el adversario |opponent |

|aficionado a |fan of |

|agarrar |to grab, catch |

|animado |excited |

|la apuesta |bet, wager |

|el árbitro |referee |

|atacar |to attack |

|el/la atleta |athlete |

|el atletismo |track and field |

|atreverse a |to dare to |

|la autodisciplina |self-discipline |

|avanzar |to advance |

|bajar |to lower |

|el balón |ball |

|el baloncesto |basketball |

|la base |base |

|el/la beisbolista |baseball player |

|la bicicleta |bicycle |

|el boliche |bowling |

|el boxeo |boxing |

|bucear |SCUBA diving |

|el campeón |champion |

|la campeona |champion |

|el campeonato |championship |

|el campo |field |

|la cancha |court |

|el capitán |captain |

|la carrera |race |

|el casco |helmet |

|la caza |hunting |

|el ciclismo |cycling |

|la competición |competition |

|el corredor |runner |

|correr |to run |

|el deporte |sport |

|descansar |to rest |

|el ejercicio |exercise |

|el equipo contrario |opposing team |

|empatado |tied |

|el entrenador |coach |

|entrenarse |to coach |

|el equipo |team |

|el espectador |spectator |

|el espíritu |spirit |

|estar en buena forma |to be in good shape |

|estar en el primer puesto |to be in first place |

|la estrella |star |

|las finales |finals |

|el fútbol |soccer |

|el ganador |winner |

|ganar |to win |

|el gimnasio |gym |

|la gorra |cap |

|hábil |skilled |

|hacer alpinismo |to go mountain climbing |

|hacer paracaidismo |to go skydiving |

|el hielo |ice |

|el hockey sobre hielo |ice hockey |

|el hockey sobre hierba |field hockey |

|la honra |honor |

|el ídolo |idol |

|el jai alai |jai lai |

|el jonrón |homerun |

|el jugador |player |

|jugar |to play |

|el lanzador |pitcher |

|lesionado |wounded |

|la liga |conference/league |

|el ligamento |ligament |

|la lucha |fight, struggle |

|marcar un gol |to score a goal |

|el matador |killer |

|la medalla de oro |gold medal |

|la mochila |backpack |

|el monopatín |skateboard |

|montar en bicicleta |to ride a bike |

|la natación |swimming |

|participar |to participate |

|el partido |ballgame |

|el pasatiempo |pastime |

|pasear en velero |to go sailing |

|el patinaje |skating |

|patinar |to skate |

|el patrocinador |sponsor |

|el pelotero |baseball player |

|el perdedor |loser |

|el período |period |

|ponerse en forma |to get in shape |

|la portería |soccer goal |

|el portero |goalie |

|promedio |average |

|el público |public |

|el punto |point |

|el resultado |score |

|saltar |to jump |

|el silbato |whistle |

|el talento |talent |

|el tenis |tennis |

|tirar |to throw |

|el tiro |shot |

|el torneo |tournament |

|el trofeo |trophy |

|vendarse |to bandage |

|la destreza |skill |

|la esgrima |fencing |

|la hoguera |bonfire |

|el hoyo |(golf) hole |

|la pila |battery |

|la red |net, network, web |

|la temporada |(sports) season |

|fallar un tiro |to miss a shot |

|hundirlo |to dunk (a basketball) |

LA ESCUELA

|la actividad (f) |activity |

|analizar |to analyze |

|aprender |to learn |

|apuntes (m) |notes |

|asistir a |to attend |

|autoridad (f) |authority |

|avanzado |advanced |

|beca |scholarship |

|biblioteca |library |

|bilingüe |bilingual |

|boli (m) |pen |

|borrador (m) |eraser |

|borrar |to erase |

|cafetería |cafeteria |

|cancha de tenis |tennis court |

|capacidad (f) |ability, capacity |

|carpeta |folder |

|carrera |career, major |

|cartel (m) |poster |

|centro estudiantil |student center, student union |

|clase (f) |class |

|colegio |high school |

|comité |committee |

|comportarse |to behave |

|conferencia |lecture |

|corregir |to correct |

|crédito |credit |

|cuaderno |notebook |

|cuadro |painting |

|chinche (f) |thumbtack |

|definir |to define |

|desarrollar |to develop |

|el desarrollo |development |

|educación (f) |education |

|educarse |to educate (oneself) |

|encuesta, cuestionario |survey |

|ensayo |essay |

|enseñanza |teaching |

|enseñar |to teach, show |

|escalera |stairs, ladder |

|escolar |scholarly, school-related |

|escritorio |desk |

|escuela |elem. school |

|estadio |stadium |

|estudiante (m,f) |student |

|estudiar |to study |

|estudio de arte |study of art |

|examen (m) |test |

|exámenes (m) |tests, exams |

|expresarse |to express oneself |

|fila |the row, line |

|gaveta |drawer |

|gimnasio |gym |

|graduarse |to graduate |

|grapadora |stapler |

|honores (m) |honors |

|idioma (m) |language |

|informe (m) |paper, report |

|instituto |high school |

|intermedio |intermediate |

|laboratorio |lab |

|lápiz (m) |pencil |

|lectura |reading |

|leer |to read |

|librería |bookstore |

|libro |book |

|literatura |literature |

|loker (m) la taquilla, casilla |locker |

|luz (f) |light |

|llenar |to fill up, to fill out |

|maestro |teacher (elem.) |

|el mapa (m) |map |

|matemáticas |math |

|mesa |table |

|nivel (m) |level |

|nota / la calificación |grade |

|pantalla |screen |

|papel (m) |paper (piece of...) |

|pared (f) |wall |

|pensamiento |thought |

|pensar |to think |

|perforadora |holepuncher |

|pincel (m) |paintbrush |

|pisapapeles (m) |paperweight |

|piso |floor |

|pizarra |blackboard |

|planta baja |ground floor |

|portadocumentos |portfolio, briefcase |

|portarse |to behave |

|premio |prize |

|preparación |preparation |

|prepararse |to prepare oneself |

|presentar |to present |

|primaria |primary, elementary-level |

|principiante |beginner |

|probar |to test, taste, probe, try on, |

| |try out |

|profesor (m) |teacher (high school/ college) |

|profesora |teacher (high school/college) |

|programa (m) |program |

|programación (f) |programming |

|promedio |average |

|proyector (m) |projector |

|prueba |test |

|punto |point |

|pupitre |student desk |

|química |chemistry |

|rectoría |principal's office |

|rector (m) |principal |

|reloj |clock |

|repasar |to review |

|responsabilidad |responsability |

|reunión |meeting |

|sacapuntas (m) |pencil sharpener |

|sacar buenas notas |to get good grades |

|sala |classroom |

|salón del profesorado (m) |teacher's room, lounge |

|significado |the meaning |

|silla |chair |

|sujetapapeles (m) |paper clip |

|tarea |task, homework |

|teatro |the theater |

|el techo |the roof |

|el tema |the topic, theme |

|la tiza |chalk |

|la universidad |the university, college |

LA UNIVERSIDAD Y LA EDUCACION

|alfabetización |literacy |

|el alojamiento |housing |

|el analafabetismo |illiteracy |

|el arte/ Las artes |art |

|la alfarería |pottery |

|el dibujo |drawing |

|la escultura |sculpture |

|la pintura |painting |

|las asignaturas/ las materias |subjects |

|el aula |classroom |

|la ayuda financiera |financial aid |

|la beca |scholarships |

|aprobado |passing |

|notable |satisfactory |

|sobresaliente |outstanding |

|suspendido |failed |

|la carrera/ especialización |major |

|las ciencias |science |

|la astronomía |astronomy |

|la biología |biology |

|la botánica |botany |

|la física |physics |

|la geología |geology |

|las ciencias sociales |social sciences |

|la antropología |anthropology |

|la ciencia política |political science |

|el derecho |law |

|la economía |economics |

|los negocios |business |

|la geografía |geography |

|la filosofía |philosophy |

|la historia |history |

|la psicología |psychology |

|la ciudad universitaria |campus |

|la conferencia |lecture |

|el conocimiento |knowledge |

|el curso de orientación Universitaría |college prep course |

|(COU) | |

|el/la director(a) |principal |

|la enseñanza |teaching |

|la escuela/ el colegio/instituto |school |

|el estrés |stress |

|la facultad |the school of... |

|la farmacia |pharmacy |

|la habilidad/ la destreza |ability/ skill |

|los idiomas/ las lenguas |languages |

|el alemán |german |

|el árabe |arabic |

|el chino |chinese |

|el español |spanish |

|el francés |french |

|el hebreo |hebrew |

|el inglés |english |

|el italiano |italian |

|el japonés |japanese |

|el latín |latin |

|el portugués |portuguese |

|el ruso |russian |

|la ingeniería |engineering |

|el jardín de infancia/ el kinder |kindergarden |

|la lectura |reading |

|las matemáticas/ el mate |math |

|el álgebra |algebra |

|el cálculo |calculus |

|la geometría |geometry |

|la trigonometría |trigonometry |

|la matrícula |enrolling/ tuition |

|la medicina |medicine |

|la mochila |bookbag |

|la música |music |

|la banda |band |

|el conjunto de jazz |jazz ensemble |

|el coro |chorus |

|la orquesta |orchestra |

|la teoría |theory |

|la química |chemistry |

|el nivel |level |

|el periodismo |journalism |

|la prepa |prep. school |

|el préstamo |loan |

|el profesorado |faculty |

|el presupuesto |budget |

|el catedrático |dept. chair |

|el decano |dean |

|la prueba |test |

|la publicidad |advertising |

|la religión |religion |

|los requisitos |requirements |

|la residencia universitaria |dorm |

|la sabiduría |wisdom |

|el semestre |semester |

|la solicitud |application |

|la tesis |thesis |

|los títulos |degrees |

|el bachillerato |high school degree |

|la licenciatura/ maestría |masters degree |

|doctorado |doctorate |

|la universidad |college |

|alquilar un piso |to rent an apartment |

|aprovecharse de |to take advantage of |

|asistir a |to attend |

|comportarse |to behave |

|especializarse en |to major in |

|faltar clase |to miss class |

|ganarse la vida |to earn a living |

|graduarse |to graduate |

|matricularse |to enroll |

|tomar apuntes |to take notes |

|salir bien/ mal |to do well/ poorly |

|solicitar |to apply |

|exigente |demanding |

EL CONSUMO

|abogado |attorney |

|acciones(F) |shares of stock |

|acomodador (M) |usher |

|actor(M) |actor |

|actriz(F) |actress |

|adiestramiento |training |

|aeromozo, azafata, asistente del |flight attendant |

|vuelo, sobrecargo | |

|albañil (M) |construction worker |

|ama de casa |house keeper |

|ambición(F) |ambition |

|anuncio |advertisement |

|aplicación(F) |application |

|apoyo |support |

|aprendizaje(M) |learning |

|aprovecharse de |take advantage of |

|arquitecto |architect |

|artesano |artisan |

|artista(M,F) |artist |

|asistente(a), ayudante(a) |assistant |

|aspiración(F) |aspiration |

|astrónomo |astronomer |

|atleta(M,F) |athlete |

|autor(M) |author |

|aviso |warning |

|bailarina/bailarín |dancer |

|banca |bench |

|banquero |banker |

|barbero |barber |

|basurero,barrendero |trashman |

|biólogo |biologist |

|Bolsa |Stock Market |

|bombero |fire fighter |

|bonos |coupons |

|botones(M) |bell hop |

|caja fuerte |safe |

|cajero |cashier |

|camarero, mesero |waiter |

|cambiar el dinero |change money |

|cambio |change exchange |

|cantante (M,F) |singer |

|cantidad(F) |quantity |

|capacidad(F) |capacity |

|capital(M) |money |

|carpintería |carpentry |

|carpintero |carpenter |

|carta de recomendación |recommendation letter |

|cartero |mail man |

|chófer(M) |chauffeur |

|científico |scientific,scientist |

|cirjuano |surgeon |

|cliente(M,F) |client |

|cocinero |cook |

|colega(M) |colleague |

|comandante(M), piloto |pilot |

|comerciante(M) |merchant |

|compañía |company |

|computadora, ordenador |computer |

|conductor(M), chófer |driver |

|consejero |advisor |

|consultora |consultant |

|contador(M) |accountant |

|contrato |contract |

|contratar |to hire |

|criado |maid |

|cura(M) |priest |

|curriculum vitae(M) |resume |

|dato |data |

|de venta |on sale |

|dedicarse a |dedicate oneself |

|dependiente(a) |clerk |

|descuento |discount |

|despachar |to dispatch |

|despedir |to fire |

|deuda |debt |

|diseñador(a) |design |

|electrónico |electronic |

|empacador(a) |packaging man/woman |

|empleado |employee |

|emplear |to employ |

|emprendedor(M) |entrepreneur |

|empresa |corporation |

|encargado |in charge |

|enfermero(a) |nurse |

|entrenamiento, adiestramiento |training |

|entrevista |interview |

|entrevistar |to interview |

|escoger un trabajo |choose a job |

|escritor(a) |writer |

|escultor(a) |scupltor |

|especialista(M,F) |specialist |

|estuche(m), el maletín |briefcase |

|etapa |stage/period |

|éxito |success |

|experiencia |experience |

|fábrica |factory |

|fabricación(F) |manufacturing |

|farmacéutico |pharmacist |

|financiero |financial |

|firmar |to sign |

|físico |physicist |

|florista(m,f) |florist |

|fondos |funds |

|fontanero, plomero |plumber |

|forma |form |

|fotógrafo |photographer |

|ganar |to earn |

|general(m) |general |

|ganga |bargan |

|generoso |generous |

|gerente(M) |manager |

|guía(m,f) |guide |

|hábil |skilled |

|hallazgo |findings |

|hipoteca |mortgage |

|hombre de negocios |business man |

|horario |schedule |

|huelga |strike |

|impuestos |taxes |

|inauguración (f) |inauguration |

|indicio |index |

|ingeniero |engineer |

|ingresar |to enroll |

|instalación(f) |facility |

|instruir |to instruct |

|interés(m) |interest |

|intérprete(m) |interpreter |

|inversión(f) |investment |

|invertir |to invest |

|jardinero |gardener |

|jefatura |management |

|jefe(m) |boss |

|joyero |jeweler |

|jubilación(f) |retirement |

|jugador(a) |player |

|lavaplatos(m,f) |dish washer |

|librito de cheques |check book |

|liquidación(f) |liquidation |

|listo |clever |

|locutor(m) |announcer |

|maduro |mature |

|maestro(a), profesor(a) |teacher |

|marinero |sailor |

|material(m) |material |

|mayordomo |butler |

|mecánico |mechanic |

|mecanógrafo |typist |

|médico(a) |doctor |

|mercancía |merchandise |

|mérito |merit |

|meta |goal |

|modelo(m,f) |model |

|modista, diseñador(a) |fashion designer |

|moneda |coin |

|motivo |motive |

|mozo |helper |

|mujer de negocios |business woman |

|músico |musician |

|niñero(a) |babysitter |

|obrero |worker (blue collar) |

|oculista |eye doctor |

|ocupación, oficio |occupation |

|oficinista(m,f) |office assistant |

|operador(a) |operator |

|organización(f) |organization |

|organizado |organized |

|orgullo |pride |

|paciente(m,f) |patient |

|padre(m) |father priest |

|pago |payment |

|panadero |baker |

|paro |umemployment |

|pastor(m) |shepherd |

|pedir la solicitud |request an application |

|peluquero(a) |hair stylist |

|periodista(m,f) |journalist |

|pescador(m) |fisherman |

|pianista(m,f) |pianist |

|pintor(m) |painter |

|plástico |plastic |

|plata |silver |

|plaza corto |short term |

|plaza largo |long term |

|poeta(m) |poet |

|poetisa |poet |

|precio fijo |fixed price |

|precio |price |

|préstamo |loan |

|producción(f) |production |

|producto |product |

|productor(m) |producer |

|programador de |programmer |

|progreso |progress |

|propiedad(f) |property |

|psicólogo |psycologist |

|psiquiatra(m,f) |psychiatrist |

|puesto |job |

|químico |chemist |

|realizar |carry out |

|rebajar el precio |reduce the price |

|recepcionista(m,f) |receptionist |

|recomendación(f) |recomendation |

|reformar |reform |

|regatear |haggle |

|rellenar |to carry out |

|repartidor(a) |distributor |

|reportero(a) |reporter |

|riqueza |wealth |

|rótulo |sign |

|sacerdote(m), cura(m) |priest |

|salario, el sueldo |salary |

|salvavidas(m) |lifeguard |

|sastre(m) |tailor |

|secretario(a) |secretary |

|seguro médico |health insurance |

|servicial |helpful |

|sindicato |union |

|sirviente(a) |servant |

|solicitar |to apply |

|solicitud(f) |application |

|sucursal(f) |branch |

|supervisor(m) |supervisor |

|tacaño |stingy |

|taller(m) |workshop |

|taquígrafo |steriographer |

|taxista(m,f) |taxi driver |

|tener el dinero para |to afford |

|terapeuta(m,f) |therapist |

|título |degree |

|torero |bullfighter |

|trabajador(a) |worker |

|trabajar tiempo parcial |to work part time |

|trabajar tiempo completo |to work full time |

|traductor(a) |translater |

|tramoyista(m) |stage hand |

|vaquero |cowboy |

|vendedor(m) |sales person |

|venta |sale |

|veterinario |vet |

|zapatero |shoe maker |

|arqueológico |archeological |

|carnicero |butcher |

|dentista(m,f) |dentist |

|el paro /desempleo |unemployment |

|empleo |employment |

|escritora |writer |

|granjero |farmer |

|vendedora |sales person |

LAS RELACIONES PERSONALES

|abierto |open, open minded |

|aburrido |boring |

|aburrirse |to get bored |

|activo |active |

|admirar |admire |

|adulto |adult |

|cariñoso |affectionate |

|aficionado |fan |

|ágil |agile |

|agradable |pleasant, pleasing |

|agradar |to please |

|agradecido |thankful |

|agresivo |aggressive |

|aguafiestas (m,f) |party pooper |

|alegrarse de |to be happy |

|alegre, feliz |happy |

|la alegría |happiness, joy |

|alto |tall |

|altruista(m,f) |altruistic, giving |

|amable |amiable, kind |

|amar |to love |

|ambiente(m) |setting |

|ameno |friendly |

|amigable |friendly |

|amistad(f) |friendship |

|amor(m) |love |

|anciano, viejos |elderly |

|animado, emocionado |excited, lively |

|aniversario |anniversary |

|antipático |unpleasant |

|aplicado |diligent |

|astuto, listo |astute, keen |

|atención(f) |attention |

|atento |attentive |

|aterrado |terrified |

|atlético |athletic |

|atractivo |attractive |

|atrevido, osado |bold |

|aventurero |adventuresome |

|avergonzado |embarrassed |

|bajo |short |

|barba |beard |

|bebé(m) |baby |

|besar |to kiss |

|bigote(m) |mustache |

|bilingüe |bilingual |

|bobo, tonto |dumb |

|bondadoso |kind |

|bonito, lindo, bello, hermoso |pretty |

|bostezar |to yawn |

|bravo |mean |

|brillante |brilliant |

|bromista(m,f), burlón/a |joker |

|bueno |good natured |

|callado, tímido |quite |

|calmado |calm |

|calvo |bald |

|cansado |tired |

|cansarse de |to get tired |

|característica, rasgo |characteristic |

|cariño |affection |

|carismático |charismatic |

|castaño |brown (hair) |

|celos(m) |jealousy |

|celoso |jealous |

|chiflado, despistado |scatter brained |

|chismoso |gossipy |

|chistoso |joking |

|cobarde |coward |

|cómico |comical |

|comilón/a |glutton |

|¿cómo son?/¿cómo es? |what are they like? what is |

| |she/he like? |

|¿cómo te va? |how's it going? |

|compañero |classmate, partner, roomie etc|

|compartir |share |

|compasión |compassion |

|compasivo |compassionate |

|competente |competent |

|comportamiento |behavior |

|comprensivo |understanding |

|conducta |conduct |

|conflicto |conflict |

|conformarse |to conform |

|confuso |confusing |

|contento |happy |

|coraje(m) |courage |

|corazón(m) |heart |

|cortés, bien educado |polite |

|cortesía |politeness/courtesy |

|corto de vista |short sighted |

|creativo |creative |

|crédulo |credible |

|creído |arrogant, conceited |

|crítico, engreído |critical |

|cruel |cruel |

|cualidad(f) |quality |

|cuidar |to care for a person |

|curioso |curious |

|dar consejos |to give advice |

|de buen humor |good mood |

|de mal humor |bad mood |

|¿de qué talla? |what size? |

|delgado, esbelto |slender |

|deportista |athletic, sporty |

|deprimente |depressing |

|deprimido |depressed |

|desagradable |disagreeable |

|descortés, mal educado |discourteous, impolite |

|desdicha |misfortune |

|desesperado |desperate |

|desilusionado |disappointed |

|desordenado |unorganized |

|dignidad(f) |dignity |

|diligente |diligent |

|distraído |distracted |

|divertido |amusing |

|divertirse, pasarlo bien |enjoy oneself |

|duelo |grief, mourning |

|dulce |sweet |

|duro |hard/harsh |

|edad(f) |age |

|educado |educated |

|elegante |elegant |

|embarazada, en cinta, preñada |pregnant |

|emoción(f) |emotion |

|emocionante |emotional |

|enamorado de |falling in love |

|encantado |delighted |

|enchufado |well connected |

|enfadado, enojado |angry |

|enfadarse con, enojarse con |to get angry |

|engañoso |deceitful, tricky |

|entusiasmado |enthusiastic |

|entusiasta |enthusiastic (Noun) |

|esposo |spouse |

|estar fuerte |to be strong emotionally |

|estar enamorado de |to be in love with |

|estatura mediana |medium build |

|estrés(m) |stress |

|estricto |strict |

|estudioso |studious |

|estúpido |stupid |

|excéntrico |eccentric |

|exigente |demanding |

|experto |expert |

|extraño |strange |

|familia |family |

|(un) familiar |familiar / a relative |

|divorciarse |to get divorced |

|chido, padre, chévere, chiva, guay|cool |

|despistado |scatterbrained |

LAS RELACIONES PERSONALES II

|feliz |happy |

|feo |ugly |

|feroz |ferocious |

|fiel |faithful |

|flaco |skinny |

|flexible |flexible |

|frívolo |frivolous |

|fuerte |strong |

|furioso, enojado, colérico |furious |

|generoso |generous |

|gigante |gigantic, giant |

|gordito |pudgy, chubby |

|gordo |fat |

|grato, agradecido |gracious, thankful |

|guapo |good-looking |

|hermana |sister |

|hermano |brother |

|hermoso |beautiful |

|héroe |hero |

|heroína |heroine |

|hija |daughter |

|hijo |son |

|hijos |sons and daughters |

|holgazán, vagabundo |bum |

|hombre |man |

|el homenaje |tribute |

|humilde |humble or poor |

|impacientarse con |to grow impatient with |

|impaciente |impatient |

|impulsivo |impulsive |

|individualidad |individuality |

|el individuo |the individual |

|ingenuo |naive |

|inocente |innocent |

|insoportable |unbearable |

|insultar |to insult |

|inteligente |intelligent |

|intenso |intense |

|interesante |interesting |

|irritable |irritable |

|irritarse con |to become irritated with |

|jefatura |management |

|joven |young |

|justo |just, fair |

|lacio |straight hair |

|leal |loyal |

|líder |leader |

|listo |clever |

|llevarse bien/mal |to get along with someone |

|llorar |to cry |

|loco |crazy |

|locuaz |loquacious, talkative |

|lógico |logical |

|madre |mother |

|la madurez |maturity |

|maduro |mature |

|mal educado |rude |

|malcriado, mimado |spoiled |

|malo |bad |

|maltratar |to mistreat |

|marido |husband |

|matrimonio |a married couple |

|meter la pata |to stick one's foot in one's mouth |

|mezquino, tacaño |miserly, hoarding money |

|mimado |spoiled |

|modesto |modest |

|molesto |annoyed, bothered |

|mujer |woman |

|mundano |mundane |

|musculoso, fornido, cachas |muscular |

|nacer |to be born |

|nacimiento |birth |

|narizona |having a big nose |

|narizón |a big nose |

|negligente |negligent |

|nervioso |nervous |

|niñera, -o |babysitter |

|niñez |childhood |

|niño |child |

|normal |normal |

|novia, -o |boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancee |

|obedecer |to obey |

|obediente |obedient |

|odiar |to hate |

|ojos verdes |green eyes |

|ojos azules |blue eyes |

|optimista |optimistic |

|organizado |organized |

|orgullo |pride |

|orgulloso |proud |

|paciente |patient |

|padre |father |

|padres |parents |

|parecerse a |to resemble |

|pareja |a pair, couple |

|pariente / un familiar |a relative |

|de parto |in labor |

|pasivo |passive |

|payaso |a clown |

|pelear, luchar |to fight |

|pelirrojo |redhead |

|pelo rubio |blonde |

|pelo rizado, crespo, afro |curly hair |

|pelo castaño |brown hair |

|pelo canoso |grey hair |

|pelo corto |short hair |

|peludo |hairy |

|perezoso |lazy |

|pesado |hevy or boring |

|pesimista |pessimist |

|popular |popular |

|portarse bien/mal |to behave or misbehave |

|práctico |practical |

|precoz |precocious, advanced for age |

|preocupado |worried |

|preocuparse por /de |to worry about |

|presumido |presumptuous |

|puntual |punctual |

|quejarse de |to complain about |

|raro, extraño |rare |

|reconciliarse |to reconcile |

|regalo |gift |

|reír |to laugh |

|la relación |relationship |

|religioso |religious |

|respeto |respect |

|respetar |to respect |

|responsabilidad |responsibility |

|rizado |curly |

|romántico |romantic |

|rubio, güero |blonde |

|sabelotodo |a know-it-all |

|sablista |a moocher |

|satisfecho, lleno |satisfied |

|sentirse |to feel |

|serio |serious |

|simpático |nice |

|sobrino |nephew |

|sociable, social |social |

|soltero |single |

|sonreír |to smile |

|sorprendido |surprised |

|súper contento |very happy |

|tacaño |stingy |

|tener bigote |to have a mustache |

|tener celos |to be jealous |

|tener la culpa |to be guilty |

|tener ganas de |to feeli like doing something |

|tener miedo |to be afraid |

|tener vergüenza |to be ashamed |

|terco, testarudo |stubborn |

|tímido |timid |

|tonto, bobo, estúpido |stupid |

|torpe |clumsy |

|tranquilo, calmado |calm |

|travieso, osado |mischevious |

|triste |sad |

|tuerto |one-eyed |

|vago |a slacker |

|valentía |bravery |

|valiente |brave |

|vanidoso |vain |

|viejo, anciano |old |

|virtud |virtue |

|vivo |alive |

|zurdo |left-handed |

|ocuparse con o de |to look after |

LOS PROBLEMAS SOCIALES

|el aborto |abortion |

|el abortista |a pro-choicer |

|el aborto clandestino |backstreet abortion |

|el anti-abortista |a pro-lifer |

|el embarazo no deseado |an unwanted pregnancy |

|el feto |fetus |

|la pastilla (pildura) |birth control pill |

|anticonceptiva | |

|la prueba de embarazo |pregnancy test |

|el banco de sangre |blood bank |

|el donante |donor |

|seronegativo |HIV-negative |

|seropositivo |HIV-positive |

|la transfusión |tranfusion |

|el crimen |crime |

|el agresor |aggressor, perpetrator |

|la alarma antirrobo |burglar alarm |

|la amenaza de bomba |bomb threat |

|apuñalar |to stab |

|el asesinato a sangre fría |cold-blooded murder |

|el atraco |hold-up or ambush |

|las drogas |drugs |

|la adicción |addiction |

|la drogadicto |drug addict |

|ser una drogata/un yonqui |to be a. addict |

|el alcoholímetro |breathalizer |

|el alcohólico |alcoholic |

|la alucinación |hallucination |

|bajo los efectos del alcohol |under the influence of alcohol |

|la cocaína |cocaine |

|el camello |drug pusher |

|drogarse |to do drugs |

|ebrio/borracho |drunk |

|la epidemia |epidemic |

|fumar |to smoke |

|el alquitrán |tar |

|la calada |puff, toke |

|la campaña antitabaco |anti-tobacco campaign |

|el cáncer del pulmón |lung cancer |

|la colilla |cig. butt |

|dejar de fumar |to quit smoking |

|el fumador |smoker |

|gorronear un cigarrillo |bum a cig. |

|el humo pasivo |secondhand smoke |

|la nicotina |nicotine |

|la pipa |pipe |

|el tabaquismo |tobacco addiction |

|el incendio provocado |arson |

|el índice de criminalidad |criminal index |

|la lucha contra el crimen |the fight against crime |

|el narcotraficante |drug trafficker |

|la pandilla/pandilleros |gang/gang member |

|el perro antidrogas |drug dog |

|el porro |a joint, blunt |

|el preservativo, el condón, |condom |

|camiseta | |

|la promiscuidad |promiscuity |

|el rehén |hostage |

|la resaca, estar de goma |a hangover |

|ser echado de casa |to be thrown out of your house |

|si bebes no conduzcas |don't drink and drive |

|el SIDA |AIDS virus |

|los anticuerpos |antibodies |

|la célula |cell |

|contraer el virus |to contract a virus |

|pasar el virus a la pareja |to pass on a virus to a partner|

|el síndrome |syndrome |

|la sobredosis |overdose |

|la violación |rape |

|darle al porro |to hit a joint |

|despreciar |to scorn |

|fugarse de casa |to run away from home |

|reivindicar el atentado |to claim responsibility for a |

| |terrorist attack |

|secuestrar |to hijack, kidnap, sequester |

|sangriento |bloody |

|donar |to donate |

LA SOCIEDAD

|apoderarse de / tomar poder |to seize |

|apoyar |support |

|el arma |weapon |

|arrestado, detenido |arrested |

|asesinado |assasinated |

|avance |advancement |

|banco |bank, bench |

|calabozo, celda |dungeon |

|campaña |campaign |

|campesino |peasant |

|candidata, candidato |candidate |

|el capital (m) |capital ($) |

|la capital (f) |capital (city) |

|capitalismo |capitalism |

|capturar / atrapar |capture |

|la cárcel |jail |

|cargo |the charge |

|carismático |charismatic |

|celda, calabozo |jail cell |

|censura |censorship |

|choque |clash, wreck, crash |

|ciudadano |citizen |

|código |code |

|el cohete |rocket |

|colaborar |to collaborate |

|comisaría |police station |

|conducir, manejar, guiar |to drive |

|conquistar |conquer |

|contaminación, polución |pollution |

|delito |petty crime |

|derecho |the right |

|derechos humanos |human rights |

|derrocar, derrotar |to overthrow |

|desarrollar |to develop |

|desarrollo |development |

|desperdicios, acabados, basura |wastes |

|detención |detention |

|dictadura |dictatorship |

|división de clases |class division |

|el ejército |army |

|elegir,seleccionar |elect |

|encarcelado |encarcerated |

|endeudarse |to go in debt |

|la enmienda |ammendment |

|esclavo |slave |

|estatal |state (adj.) |

|estereotipo |stereotype |

|exiliado |exiled |

|extraterrestre/ marciano |alien |

|federal |federal |

|fondos |funds |

|frontera |border |

|fuerzas militares, la mili |armed forces |

|funcionario |civil servant |

|gobernar |to govern |

|gobierno |the government |

|golpe de estado |coup d'état |

|guardia |guard, police officer |

|guerra |war |

|guerra civil |civil war |

|la huelga |a strike |

|la igualdad |equality |

|imperio |empire |

|inflación |inflation |

|inmigrante |immigrant |

|intervenir |to intervene |

|investigador |researcher, investigator |

|jefe |boss, chief |

|el juez |judge |

|liberal |liberal |

|liberar |to set free |

|libertad |liberty, freedom |

|libertad de expresión |freedom of speech |

|libertad de prensa |freedom of the press |

|libre |free |

|llegar al poder |to come to power |

|mandados |orders, errands |

|marchar |to march |

|medios de comunicación |means of communication |

|mercado libre |free market |

|militar |military (person) |

|el motín |revolt |

|multa |a fine |

|mundo |world |

|la nación/ el país |country |

|noticias |news |

|opción |choice, option |

|oponerse a |to oppose |

|ordenador/la computadora |computer |

|el país |country |

|palacio |palace |

|partidario |partisan |

|partido |party |

|patria |country |

|la paz |peace |

|peatón |pedestrian |

|pena de muerte |death penalty |

|persecución |persecution |

|perseguir |to persue |

|el planeta |planet |

|la población |population |

|poder |power |

|poderoso |powerful |

|policía |police force |

|la política |politics |

|político |politician |

|potencia/ el poder |power |

|prensa / los medios |press |

|el presidente ./ la presidenta |president |

|presidio |prison |

|preso |captive/ prisoner |

|préstamo |loan |

|la prisión |prison |

|prisionero |prisoner |

|privado |private |

|promover |to promote |

|provocar |to provoke |

|público |public |

|pueblo |town/ people |

|el/la rebelde |rebel |

|reforma |reform |

|reforma agraria |farm reform |

|refugiado |refugee |

|el régimen |regime |

|la región |region |

|el rehén |hostage |

|rendirse/ darse por vencido |to surrender |

|reportero |reporter |

|la represalia |retaliation |

|restringir |to restrict, restrain |

|la reunión |meeting |

|la revista |magazine |

|la revolución |revolution |

|el robo / el hurto |robbery |

|rodear (de) |to surround |

|secuestrar |to kidnap, hijack |

|el senador /la senadora |senator |

|el sindicato |labor union |

|el soldado |soldier |

|suprimir |to suppress |

|tecnológico (look-no H!) |technological |

|tener don de gentes |to have a "way"/knack w/ people |

|el testigo |witness |

|la traición |treason |

|el tribunal |the court |

|votar por |to vote for |

VERBOS AVANZADOS

|advertir |to warn |

|afligirse |to get distressed, worried |

|agarrar / coger |to grab |

|agonizar |to be dying |

|agotarse |to exhaust, run out of |

|agravar |to aggravate, make worse |

|aguantar |to bear, to endure |

|alejarse |to withdraw oneself, go far away.|

|alquilar |to rent |

|amanecer |to dawn |

|amenazar |to threaten |

|aniquilar |to annihilate, to exterminate |

|añorar |to feel nostalgic for, to miss |

|anular |to void, nullify |

|apoderarse |to take over |

|apresar |to capture |

|aprovecharse de |to take advantage |

|arrepentirse |to repent, or regret |

|arrodillarse |to kneel down |

|arrojar |to hurl, fling, to throw. |

|asegurar |to secure, reassure |

|asir |to grab |

|atestiguar |to testify |

|atropellar |to run over |

|aumentar |to raise |

|aventurarse |to venture, to risk |

|avisar |to notify |

|bordear |to skirt, go around |

|brotar |to sprout, to erupt, to appear |

|calentar |to warm up, to heat |

|capacitar |to enable, to prepare for |

|capturar |to capture |

|carecer |to lack |

|cazar |to hunt |

|ceder |to hand over, to yield |

|cegar |to blind |

|combatir |to fight |

|compadecer |to sympathize |

|compartir |to share |

|comprobar |to verify, to confirm |

|confiar |to trust |

|consolar |to comfort |

|contagiar |to spread, infect |

|contradecir |contradict |

|convertir |to convert |

|cosechar |to harvest |

|criar |to raise |

|cubrir |to cover |

|cumplir |to fulfill |

|debatir |to debate |

|debilitar |to weaken |

|degradar |to degrade |

|demandar |to sue, to file a suit |

|derrotar |to defeat |

|derrumbarse |to crumble |

|desaparecer |to disappear |

|desaprovechar |to waste, to misuse |

|desarrollar |to develop |

|desempenar |to fulfill, to carry out |

|desgarrar |to tear, to rip |

|desilusionar |to disappoint |

|deslizarse |to slide |

|despejarse |to clear up |

|desplazarse |to move, to shift |

|destacarse |to stand out, to excel |

|deteriorar |to deteriorate |

|devolver |to return something |

|disuadir |to dissuade |

|disimular |to pretend, to conceal |

|disparar |to shoot |

|disponer |to arrange |

|divulgar |to reveal, to disclose |

|donar |to donate |

|echar |to throw away |

|emanar |to emanate, to arise from |

|embarcarse |to board a ship |

|emocionarse |to get excited |

|empacar |to pack |

|empeorar |to get worse |

|empujar |to push |

|enamorarse de |to fall in love |

|encerrarse |to lock oneself up |

|enfrentarse con |to confront |

|enterarse de |to find out |

|entrenar |to train |

|entretener |to entertain |

|entrevistar |to interview |

|escaparse |to escape |

|esforzarse |to make an effort |

|esparcir |to spread, or scatter |

|especular |to ponder, to speculate on |

|evitar |to avoid |

|exigir |to demand |

|fallecer |to die |

|familiarizarse con |to familiarize onself with |

|fastidiar |to bother |

|filtrar |to filter |

|financiar |to finance |

|florecer |to bloom |

|flotar |to float |

|fluir |to flow |

|fomentar |to foster, to encourage |

|fortalecer |to strengthen |

|fracturar |to fracture |

|fundar |to found |

|gozar |to enjoy |

|guiar |to guide |

|habitar |to inhabit, to live |

|hechizar |to cast a spell, bewitch |

|helar |to freeze |

|honrar |to honor |

|identificarse |to identify oneself |

|impedir |to obtruct, to hinder |

|imponer |to impose |

|incluir |to include |

|inculcar |to inculcate, to indoctrinate |

|indagar |to investigate |

|inscribirse |to register |

|instalar |to install |

|instigar |to provoke |

|interceder |to intercede |

|interrumpir |to interrupt |

|inventar |to invent |

|invertir |to invest |

|jubilarse |to retire |

|lastimarse |to get hurt |

|lesionar |to injure, wound |

|localizar |to locate |

|luchar |to fight |

|madrugar |to get up early |

|masticar |to chew |

|mejorar |to improve |

|motivar |to motivate |

|navegar |to navigate, to sail |

|ocurrir /suceder |to happen |

|oler |to smell |

VERBOS AVANZADOS II

|perdurar |to endure, last |

|permanecer |to remain |

|perseguir |to chase, pursue, persecute |

|preservar |to preserve |

|picar |to bite, sting, chop/dice |

|poblar |to populate |

|prescribir |to prescribe |

|prevalecer |to prevail |

|prevenir |to prevent |

|prever |to anticipate |

|probar |to try, to taste |

|procurar |to try, to seek, to get |

|propagar |to disseminate |

|proveer |to provide |

|quejarse |to complain |

|rastrear |to rate, to drag |

|reciclar |to recycle |

|reclamar |to make a complaint |

|reconciliarse |to reconcile, to make up |

|reconocer |to recognize |

|recuperarse |to recover |

|redistribuir |to redistribute |

|reflejar |to reflect |

|refugiarse |to take refuge |

|refutar |to refute, to contradict |

|reinar |to reign |

|remontarse |to date from |

|rendir |to yield, produce |

|renovarse |to renew |

|reponerse |to recover, to recuperate |

|reposar |to rest |

|reprobar |to fail |

|requerir |to require |

|resignarse |to resign onself, to give up |

|respetar |to respect |

|reunirse |to get together |

|roer |to gnaw |

|sobrar |to be left over, to be more than |

| |enough |

|sobresalir |to stand out, to excel |

|sobrevivir |to survive |

|solicitar |to solicit, to ask for |

|solucionar |to solve |

|sombrear |to cast a shadow |

|someter |to submit |

|sonar |to dream |

|soplar |to blow |

|soportar |to tolerate, to bear |

|sostener |to sustain |

|subastar |to auction |

|substituir |to substitute |

|surgir |to arise, to come up |

|tallar |to carve |

|tambalearse |to stagger |

|transcurrir |to pass, to elapse |

|trasladarse |to move away |

|trasnochar |to stay up late |

|triunfar |to triumph, to win |

|tropezarse |to stumble |

|turbar |to disturb, to upset |

|vagar |to roam, to wander |

|velar |to watch, to keep vigil over |

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