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Part of
English Castellano speech
Pronunciation Example sentence
be called llamarse /biː kɔːld/ This is my baby. He is called James.
be short for ser el diminutivo de /biː ʃɔːt fɔː/ Hi! My name is Mike. It is short for Michael.
change (your) name cambiar de nombre /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː neɪm/ If you don't like it, you can change your name when you are 16
first name nombre de pila n /fɜːst neɪm/ His first name is Edward. His full name is Edward Sheeran.
full name nombre y apellidos n /fʊl neɪm/ This author had a long name. His full name was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
initials inicial pl n /ɪˈnɪʃlz/ This writer used her initials on her book: J. K. Rowling.
maiden name apellido de soltera n /ˈmeɪdn neɪm/ What was your maiden name before you got married?
married name apellido de casada n /ˈmærid neɪm/ I used to be called Ellie Smith until I got married. My married name is Ellie Thomas.
middle name segundo nombre n /ˈmɪdl neɪm/ My daughter's name is Amy Mia Thompson. Mia is her middle name.
name /neɪm ˈɑːftə/
(someone/something) after llamar (a alguien) como phr v We're going to name him after my father, Peter.
nickname apodo n /ˈnɪkneɪm/ His name is Jack, but everyone calls him by the nickname Magic – he's a magician.
pseudonym seudónimo n /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ She didn't want to publish the new books under her real name so she used a
pseudonym.
addictive adictivo adj /əˈdɪktɪv/ Coffee is really addictive. I need at least three cups a day.
affectionate cariñoso adj /əˈfekʃənət/ My children are very affectionate. They always want to hold my hand.
affordable asequible adj /əˈfɔːdəbl/ Rent is so expensive in Britain. For most people, it’s just not affordable.
ambitious ambicioso adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ She’s very ambitious. She wants to be a top surgeon cirujanas.
assertive asertivo adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ It’s important to be assertive, otherwise you will never get what you want.
attractive atractivo adj /əˈtræktɪv/ That car’s not very attractive. It’s so square.
careful cuidadoso adj /ˈkeəfl/ She’s really careful with money. She never wastes any.
careless descuidado adj /ˈkeələs/ He’s really careless. He always breaks things.
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adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb
Part of
English Castellano speech
Pronunciation Example sentence
colourful colorido adj /ˈkʌləfl/ I like this colourful T-shirt more than the white one.
comfortable cómodo adj /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ I don’t care about fashion. I just want to feel comfortable.
compassionate compasivo adj /kəmˈpæʃənət/ The nurses were kind and compassionate. They looked after me cuidaron very well.
considerate considerado adj /kənˈsɪdərət/ My boyfriend is very considerate. He always thinks about what I would enjoy.
creative creativo adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ I want to work in a creative profession like advertising or design.
dangerous peligroso adj /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ Everyone drives too fast here. The roads are really dangerous.
desirable codiciada adj /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/ Everyone wants to live there. It’s a really desirable part of town.
dirty sucio adj /ˈdɜːti/ The room was so dirty that I asked for a different one.
easy fácil adj /ˈiːzi/ The test was really easy. I think I’ll get 100%.
endless innumerable adj /ˈendləs/ It's a beautiful island. There are endless beaches to visit.
envious envidioso adj /ˈenviəs/ I’m so envious. I really want one of those cars.
expensive caro adj /ɪkˈspensɪv/ That’s too expensive. Can we look for one that costs less?
famous famoso adj /ˈfeɪməs/ She's a famous architect. She won several awards premios for her work.
glamorous glamuroso adj /ˈɡlæmərəs/ You always look so glamorous. How long does it take you to get ready?
healthy saludable adj /ˈhelθi/ Your diet is really healthy. I eat too much fatty food comida con grasa.
helpful servicial adj /ˈhelpfl/ The staff were really helpful. They answered all of my questions.
hopeful confiar adj /ˈhəʊpfl/ I’m hopeful I’ll get the job, but I won’t know until Monday.
hopeless no haber esperanza adj /ˈhəʊpləs/ This is hopeless. We’ll never get there on time.
impressive impresionante adj /ɪmˈpresɪv/ His presentation was really impressive. Everyone was listening for the whole hour.
impulsive impulsivo adj /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ Can’t you think about things more carefully? You’re always so impulsive.
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English Castellano speech
Pronunciation Example sentence
loveable adorable adj /ˈlʌvəbl/ He's an energetic and loveable child. He's always so friendly and happy.
luxurious de lujo adj /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/ They only sell luxurious brands here. You’ll find cheaper things at other shops.
messy desordenado adj /ˈmesi/ This room is very messy ! Can you tidy it?
noisy ruidoso adj /ˈnɔɪzi/ It’s too noisy in here. I can’t concentrate on my work.
passionate apasionado adj /ˈpæʃənət/ I'm passionate about engineering. I love studying it.
peaceful tranquilo adj /ˈpiːsfl/ It's quiet and peaceful in my garden. I can't hear any traffic noise.
possessive posesivo adj /pəˈzesɪv/ My girlfriend is really possessive. She doesn’t like me talking to other women.
powerful poderoso adj /ˈpaʊəfl/ He’s a rich and powerful businessman.
profitable rentable adj /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ He’s really rich. He has a very profitable business.
rebellious rebelde adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ I was really rebellious as a teenager. I never did what my parents wanted.
recognizable reconocible adj /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəbl/ The opera house is an immediately recognizable symbol of the city.
reliable de confianza adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ It’s much less stressful working with reliable people.
responsible responsable adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ My son is very responsible. I trust him to make the right decisions when he is on his
own.
restful tranquilo adj /ˈrestfl/ It was a calm and restful day. We relaxed outside.
risky arriesgado adj /ˈrɪski/ That idea is too risky. You could lose a lot of money.
sensible sensato adj /ˈsensəbl/ My daughter is only 14 but she’s very grown-up and sensible.
sensitive sensible adj /ˈsensətɪv/ Don’t listen to them. You’re always so sensitive about other people’s opinions.
sociable sociable adj /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ She’s really sociable. She’ll talk to anyone.
spacious espacioso adj /ˈspeɪʃəs/ I need a more spacious office. I have too many things for this space.
stressful estresante adj /ˈstresfl/ My work is so stressful at the moment that I just can’t relax.
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Pronunciation Example sentence
successful exitoso adj /səkˈsesfl/ He’s one of the most successful actors ever. He has won so many prizes.
suitable adecuado adj /ˈsjuːtəbl/ Can you find me a more suitable room? This one is too noisy.
thoughtful atento adj /ˈθɔːtfl/ That's so thoughtful of you – thank you! How did you know I wanted a coffee?
useful útil adj /ˈjuːsfl/ Phones are so useful now. I can do everything I want to on mine.
backpack mochila n /ˈbækpæk/ I'm going hiking senderismo at the weekend. Can I borrow your big backpack?
canvas lona adj /ˈkænvəs/ I've just bought a new canvas bag to take on holiday.
dark oscuro adj /dɑːk/ My suitcase is dark and it has a pink handle asa.
greyish blue azul grisáceo adj /ˈɡreɪɪʃ bluː/ Can you see my suitcase? It's small and greyish blue.
hard plastic plástico duro adj /hɑːd ˈplæstɪk/ This is my suitcase – the hard plastic one. It keeps everything safe.
label etiqueta n /ˈleɪbl/ They put a label on my suitcase to show that it is heavy and difficult to carry.
light claro adj /laɪt/ Is this your rucksack mochila? The light one?
logo logotipo n /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ - Is this your bag?
- No, mine has a different logo.
rucksack mochila n /ˈrʌksæk/ I'll take a rucksack to carry our water and sunscreen today.
sports bag bolsa de deporte n /spɔːts bæɡ/ I'll take my sports bag today. I'm going to the gym after work.
suitcase maleta n /ˈsuːtkeɪs/ How heavy is your suitcase? We're allowed 15kg.
synthetic material material sintético n /sɪnˈθetɪk I've lost my bag. It's black, medium size, and made of synthetic material.
məˈtɪəriəl/
It's great to see you. Me alegro de verte. /ɪts ɡreɪt tu siː It's great to see you. Did you have a good journey?
juː/
It's lovely to see you, too. Yo también me alegro /ɪts ˈlʌvli tu siː juː - It's great to see you.
de verte. tuː/ - Thanks. It's lovely to see you, too.
It's not your day Hoy no es tu día /ɪts nɒt jɔː deɪ/ It's not your day, is it? Maybe tomorrow will be better.
Let me take that. Permíteme que te /let miː teɪk ðæt/ Let me take that. It looks heavy.
ayude.
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adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb
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Pronunciation Example sentence
miss echar de menos v /mɪs/ I really miss you. When are you coming to see me?
Oh wow! ¡Oh, vaya! /əʊ waʊ/ Oh wow! I forgot that I packed this. That's great.
That's awful. Es horroroso. /ðæts ˈɔːfl/ That's awful. Everything has gone wrong today.
weird raro adj /wɪəd/ I've never noticed that face in the picture before. It's weird , isn't it?
beige beis adj /beɪʒ/ - What colour shall we paint the walls?
- Beige is a neutral colour.
bright brillante adj /braɪt/ I'm wearing a bright red T-shirt. You'll be able to see me!
cream crema adj /kriːm/ - Is the dress white?
- No, it's a bit darker. It's cream.
dark oscuro adj /dɑːk/ - What does the tree look like?
- It has dark green leaves.
khaki caqui adj /ˈkɑːki/ Khaki is a good colour to wear if you want to hide in the fields or by trees.
maroon granate adj /məˈruːn/ I don't want red shoes. I like these maroon shoes. They're slightly darker.
navy marino adj /ˈneɪvi/ - What colour was your school uniform?
- We wore navy blue.
pale (also light) Pálido/claro adj /peɪl/ (/laɪt/) My favourite colour is pale blue.
scarlet escarlata adj /ˈskɑːlət/ I've got a red car. It's very bright red – it's scarlet.
turquoise turquesa adj /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ - Do you want to paint your room?
- Yes, I'd like a turquoise room. I love the colour blue.
adaptor adaptador n /ə’dæptə(r)/ I have a two-pin adaptor for use in Germany.
bathrobe albornoz n /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/ Is this your bathrobe? You left it on the bathroom floor.
batteries pila n /ˈbætriz/ Have you got any batteries? I need some for this remote control.
beach bag bolsa de playa n /ˈbiːtʃ bæɡ/ Can I put my towel in your beach bag, please?
booking confirmation confirmación de reserva n /ˈbʊkɪŋ Who has the booking confirmation? We need to show it to the hotel receptionist.
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/
brush cepillo n /brʌʃ/ I need a new brush for my hair.
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Pronunciation Example sentence
(phone) charger cargador (de teléfono) n /‘tʃɑːdʒə(r)/ Have you seen my phone charger? My battery is nearly flat.
comb peine n /kəʊm/ My hair is very fine so I only need a comb.
deodorant desodorante n /diˈəʊdərənt/ I put on some deodorant after I have a shower in the morning.
dressing gown bata n /ˈdresɪŋ ɡaʊn/ It's cold in the morning. I put on my dressing gown and slippers as soon as I get up.
driving licence carné de conducir n /ˈdraɪvɪŋ laɪsns/ You have to have your driving licence if you want to drive a car.
earphones auriculares n /ˈɪəfəʊnz/ Can you take out your earphones for a minute? I want to talk to you.
first-aid kit botiquín n /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd kɪt/ Do you have the first-aid kit? I've cut my hand.
flip flops chanclas pl n /flɪp flɒps/ Flip flops make me think of the beach and summer.
fold (clothes) doblar (ropa) v /fəʊld/ I've just washed these clothes. Can you fold them?
guidebook guía n /ɡaɪd bʊk/ The guidebook says this restaurant is good but expensive.
hairdryer secador n /’heədraɪə(r)/ There’s a hairdryer in the hotel room.
headphones Cascos (auriculares de pl n /ˈhedfəʊnz/ I prefer to listen to music through my headphones.
diadema)
ID card carné de identidad n /ˌaɪˈdiː kɑːd/ I can show my ID card to prove who I am.
insect repellent repelente de insectos n /’ɪnsekt rɪpelənt/ I need some insect repellent. They keep biting me.
make-up maquillaje n /’meɪkʌp/ My wife never wears any make-up. She gets ready really quickly in the morning.
nail scissors tijera de uñas pl n /’neɪl sɪzəz/ Have you got any nail scissors? My nails are getting really long.
pack (a suitcase) hacer (las maletas) v /pæk/ Our flight is tomorrow so we should pack our suitcases tonight.
pack of cards baraja n /pæk əv ˈkɑːdz/ I've got a pack of cards. Do you want to play a game?
passport pasaporte n /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ You need to show your passport at the airport.
pyjamas pijamas pl n /pəˈdʒɑːməz/ I’m not taking my pyjamas. It will be too hot at night.
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Pronunciation Example sentence
raincoat impermeable n /’reɪnkəʊt/ You’ll need your raincoat if you’re going to Wales on holiday.
rain jacket chubasquero n /reɪn ˈdʒækɪt/ Do I need to take a rain jacket? I think the weather is going to be nice.
razor maquinilla de afeitar n /’reɪzə(r)/ I need a shave. Have you seen my razor?
roll up (clothes) enrollar (ropa) v /rəʊl ʌp/ If you roll up your clothes in the suitcase, it saves space.
shampoo champú n /ʃæmˈpuː/ I left my bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. You can share it – it's a big bottle.
slippers zapatillas pl n /ˈslɪpəz/ I bought my grandfather some cosy cómodas/acogedoras slippers for his birthday.
sponge bag Bolsa para esponja n /ˈspʌndʒ bæɡ/ Put your soap and sponge inside the sponge bag.
sun hat pamela n /ˈsʌn hæt/ Don't forget to take a sun hat! It's really sunny there.
sunscreen crema solar n /’sʌnskriːn/ It’s 30 degrees today. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the kids.
swimming trunks pantalón de baño pl n /’swɪmɪŋ trʌŋks/ I really don’t like swimming trunks. I much prefer shorts.
swimsuit bañador n /’swɪmsuːt/ I’m going to the pool. Have you seen my swimsuit?
toothbrush cepillo de dientes n /’tuːθbrʌʃ/ The dentist said I need a new toothbrush.
toothpaste pasta de dientes n /’tuːθpeɪst/ We need more toothpaste. I used the last bit up this morning.
towel toalla n /taʊəl/ I’m going to put this towel on the balcony to dry.
travel insurance documents seguro de viaje pl n /ˈtrævl ɪnˈʃɔːrəns I've got the travel insurance documents in my bag. If there any problems, we need
ˈdɒkjuments/ to call this phone number.
travel iron plancha de viaje n /ˈtrævl aɪən/ Can I borrow your travel iron? I need to iron this shirt before I can wear it.
underwear ropa interior n /ˈʌndəweə/ Don't forget to pack some underwear.
unpack deshacer (las maletas) v /ʌnˈpæk/ Do you unpack your suitcase as soon as you get back?
visa visado n /ˈviːzə/ Do I need to get a visa to visit your country?
wash bag neceser n /wɒʃ bæɡ/ I’ve got a toothbrush and razor in my wash bag. I don’t need anything else.
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adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb
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Pronunciation Example sentence
wrap (fragile things) envolver (objetos v /ræp/ Can you wrap this bottle inside your towel? I don't want it to break.
delicados)
baker’s panadería n /ˈbeɪkə(r)z/ I bought some fresh bread from the baker’s.
barber's barbería n /ˈbɑːbəz/ My boyfriend gets his hair cut at the barber’s.
be out of no tener phr v /bi aʊt ɒv/ I’m sorry, we ’re out of light bulbs at the moment, but we should be getting some in
soon.
butcher’s carnicería n /ˈbʊtʃə(r)z/ Can you buy some chicken from the butcher’s?
car showroom concesionario n /kɑː ˈʃəʊruːm/ I bought my car from the big car showroom on the corner.
chain store Cadena de tiendas n /ˈtʃeɪn stɔː(r)/ You find chain stores like Starbucks everywhere.
charity shop tienda benéfica n /ˈtʃærəti ʃɒp/ A lot of people give old clothes and books to a charity shop.
chemist’s farmacia n /ˈkemɪstz/ Some shops, like a chemist’s, should be open 24/7.
close down cerrar phr v /ˈkləʊz daʊn/ A lot of local shops and businesses have been forced to close down because of the
permanentemente recession.
craft fair feria de artesanía n /krɑːft feə(r)/ Everything at the craft fair is made by hand.
deli delicatesen n /ˈdeli/ I bought some lovely meat from the deli.
DIY store tienda de bricolaje n /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ I got all the tools I need from the DIY store.
stɔː(r)/
dry cleaner’s tintorería n /ˌdraɪ ˈkliːnə(r)z/ I got my suit cleaned at the dry cleaner’s.
estate agent’s inmobiliaria n /ɪsˈteɪt ˌeɪdʒənts/ I bought my house through the estate agent’s on the high street.

fishmonger’s pescadería n /ˈfɪʃmʌŋɡə(r)z/ They have fresh fish every day in the fishmonger’s.
florist’s floristería n /ˈflɒrɪsts/ These flowers were from the florist’s in town.
garden centre centro de jardinería n /ˈɡɑːdn ˈsentə/ Let's go to the garden centre. I want to buy some more plants for the garden.
greengrocer’s verdulería n /ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə(r)z/ There are some lovely seasonal fruit and vegetables in the greengrocer’s.
hairdresser’s peluquería n /ˈheədresə(r)z/ At which hairdresser’s did you get your hair cut?
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jeweller’s joyería n /ˈdʒuːələ(r)z/ I bought this watch from the jeweller’s.
launderette lavandería n /lɔːnˈdret/ I need to take this duvet to the launderette to wash it. It’s too big to wash at home.
look for buscar phr v /lʊk fɔː(r)/ These directions say to look for the old town hall, because the bus stop we need is
over the road from there.
look round echar un vistazo phr v /lʊk raʊnd/ - Do you need any help?
- No, thanks, I just want to look round.
market stall puesto (en un n /ˈmɑːkɪt stɔːl/ This is my favourite market stall in Camden market.
mercadillo)
newsagent’s quiosco n /ˈnjuːzeɪdʒənts/ The newsagent’s sells newspapers, magazines, and sweets.
off-licence licorería n /ˈɒf laɪsns/ This wine was from the local off-licence.
outlet outlet n /ˈaʊtlet/ You can get some great bargains from outlets.
pound shop tienda de todo a un n /paʊnd ʃɒp/ It's a pound shop. Everything costs just £1!
euro
sell out agotarse phr v /sel aʊt/ You need to buy your ticket quickly before they all sell out!
stationer’s papelería n /ˈsteɪʃənə(r)z/ The stationer’s will have lots of different coloured paper.
travel agent’s agencia de viajes n /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənts/ I never go to the travel agent’s. I always book my holidays online.
try on probar phr v /ˈtraɪ ɒn/ Is there somewhere I can try on this dress?
get revenge on vengarse de phr v /ɡet rɪˈvendʒ ɒn/ Do you ever get revenge on expensive hotels by taking their soap and shower gel?
go out of the window tirar por la borda idiom /ɡəʊ aʊt ɒv ðə I tried not to drink coffee, but that went out of the window when I started studying.
ˈwɪndəʊ/
have the urge to apetecer mucho /hæv ðə ɜːdʒ tuː/ I really have the urge to try water-skiing…Maybe I can do it on holiday.
magnetic pull atraer como un imán n /mæɡˈnetɪk pʊl/ I tried to walk past the shop, but it had a magnetic pull on me. I had to go inside.
/wɒtˈevə ðə - You're early!
whatever the reason sea por lo que fuere ˈriːzn/ - Yes, I think the traffic was light. Or perhaps we took a better route. Whatever the
reason, it didn't take long to drive here.
baby bebé n /ˈbeɪbi/ She’s married and has a six-month-old baby called Mario.
child niño/a n /tʃaɪld/ I was an only child so I didn’t have as much opportunity to be as naughty as other
kids.
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elderly anciano adj /ˈeldəli/ This road is very busy. It's dangerous for elderly people trying to cross it.
in his / her early twenties poco más de 20 años /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) My son left home in his early twenties.
(=20–23) (=20-23) ˈɜːli ˈtwentiz/
in his / her late forties (=47– al final de la cuarentena /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) She finished work in her late forties.
49) (=47-49) leɪt ˈfɔːtiz/
in his / her mid-thirties (= mitad de los treintena /ɪn hɪz / hɜː(r) She had children in her mid-thirties.
34–36) (=34-36) mɪd ˈθɜːtiz/
middle-aged de mediana edad adj /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ I hate being middle-aged. I want to be young again.
pre-teen preadolescente adj /ˌpriː ˈtiːn/ I have a pre-teen class: the students are all aged 11 or 12.
retired jubilado adj /rɪˈtaɪəd/ My parents are retired. They enjoy having more free time now!
teenager adolescente n /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ Were you a rebellious teenager?
toddler niño(a), que acaba de n /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ Our toddler has started nursery.
aprender a andar
behind detrás de prep /bɪˈhaɪnd/ The shop is behind the museum.
close-up primer plano n /ˈkləʊs ʌp/ I want to take a close-up of this flower. It's beautiful!
edit editar v /ˈedɪt/ I'll edit the photos later to change some of the colours.
flash flash n /flæʃ/ You use the flash when you want to take a photo somewhere dark, e.g. indoors or at
night.
in the background en el fondo /ɪn ðə You can see their house in the background of the photo.
ˈbækɡraʊnd/
in the bottom right-hand en la esquina inferior /ɪn ðə ˈbɒtəm raɪt That’s my sister in the bottom right-hand corner.
corner derecha hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/
in the centre en el centro /ɪn ðə ˈsentə(r)/ My parents are standing in the centre.
in the distance a lo lejos /ɪn ðə ˈdɪstəns/ You can see the church in the distance.
in the foreground en primer plano /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/ All of the small children are in the foreground.

in the top left-hand corner en la esquina superior /ɪn ðə tɒp left That’s our house in the top left-hand corner.
izquierda hænd ˈkɔːnə(r)/
landscape paisaje n /ˈlændskeɪp/ We stood on the mountain and took photos of the landscape.
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lens objetivo n /lenz/ With good cameras you can use different lenses, e.g. a wide-angle lens.
on top of encima de prep /ɒn tɒp ɒv/ Our cat is lying on top of the table.
opposite enfrente de prep /ˈɒpəzɪt/ My mum is sitting opposite Colin.
out of focus desenfocado adj /aʊt ɒv ˈfəʊkəs/ A photo can be out of focus if you move when you are taking it.
overexposed sobreexpuesta adj /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊzd/ It was too light so the photo was overexposed.
portrait setting ajuste de retrato n /ˈpɔːtrət ˈsetɪŋ/ Many cameras have a portrait setting to use when you want to take a photo of a
person.
settings ajuste pl n /ˈsetɪŋz/ Did you use the automatic settings? Sometimes you need to change them.
zoom in aumentar el zoom phr v /zuːm ɪn/ You zoom in when you are far away from something and you want to take a close-up
of it.
air conditioning aire acondicionado n /eə(r) I must have air conditioning in my car. It's so hot!
kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
automatic de cambio automático n /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ My car is an automatic. It's easier to drive for long distances.
compact compacto adj /ˈkɒmpækt/ This is a compact car. It's a bit bigger than economy cars.
convertible descapotable n /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ I love driving my convertible and feeling the sun and the wind.
economy económico adj /ɪˈkɒnəmi/ I'd like to rent a small car. Can I see your economy cars?
family familiar adj /ˈfæməli/ I need to buy a family car now that we have two children.
luxury de lujo adj /ˈlʌkʃəri/ Do you like luxury cars? I know you have a sports car.
manual de cambio manual n /ˈmænjuəl/ My car is a manual. I have to change gears myself.
people carrier monovolumen n /ˈpiːpl ˈkæriə/ There are six of us. Let's rent a people carrier.
satnav navegador n /ˈsætnæv/ I use the satnav or my phone to get directions when I am driving.
at least al menos /æt liːst/ It's a long day, but at least we can rest after dinner.
Hang on… Espera... /hæŋ ɒn/ Hang on... I thought I heard something. Did you hear anything?
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Lamento no poder
I'm afraid I can't take your /aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ
atender tu llamada en kɑːnt teɪk jɔː kɔːl Hi! I'm afraid I can't take your call at the moment. Please leave a message.
call at the moment. este momento. æt ðə ˈməʊmənt/
I'm pretty tired. Estoy muy cansado. /aɪm ˈprɪti ˈtaɪəd/ I had a nine-hour flight so I'm pretty tired.

Please leave your message Por favor, deje su /pliːz liːv jɔː
after the tone. mensaje después de la ˈmesɪdʒ ˈɑːftə ðə Please leave your message after the tone. I'll get back to you soon!
señal. təʊn/
See you later. Nos vemos más tarde. /siː juː ˈleɪtə/ See you later! I'll be back in about two hours.
What's up? ¿Qué pasa? /wɒts ʌp/ Hi Mark. What's up? You look worried.
back up hacer una copia de phr v /bæk ʌp/ You should back up your computer. You'll lose all your pictures if it has a problem.
seguridad
cancel rescindir v /ˈkænsl/ Do you want to cancel your contract with us? We're sorry you're going.
go offline desconectarse phr v /ɡəʊ ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ I tried to contact him, but he went offline. I'll Skype him again tomorrow.
store guardar v /stɔː/ I need to store all my pictures somewhere.
upload subir v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ I'm going to upload my holiday pictures. You'll be able to see them soon.
bin cubo de basura n /bɪn/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish.
bin bag bolsa para la basura n /bɪn bæɡ/ We need a new bin bag in the bin.
bottle botella n /ˈbɒtl/ I drink a bottle of water with dinner.
can lata n /kæn/ Can I have a can of cola?
cap tapón n /kæp/ Where's the cap for this water bottle?
cardboard box caja de cartón n /ˈkɑːdbɔːd bɒks/ The cereal is in that cardboard box .
carton Tetrabrik n /ˈkɑːtn/ I had a small carton of juice.
food waste residuos de comida n /fuːd weɪst/ Look at all that uneaten food! Food waste is a big problem.
give away donar phr v /ˈɡɪv əweɪ/ I’m moving house in a few weeks, and I’ve decided to give away a lot of books and
clothes to a charity shop.
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go to waste desperdiciarse /ɡəʊ tu weɪst/ Finish your dinner. Don't let that food go to waste .
jar tarro n /dʒɑː(r)/ Can you open this jar of jam for me, please?
landfill site vertedero n /ˈlændfɪl saɪt/ Too much rubbish is buried in the ground in landfill sites.
lid tapa n /lɪd/ The lid won’t open. Can you help?
packet bolsa n /ˈpækɪt/ Would you like a packet of crisps?
plastic bag bolsa de plástico n /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/ I take my own bag so I don’t have to use a plastic bag.
polystyrene tray bandeja de poliestireno n /ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn treɪ/ The chips came in a polystyrene tray.
pot tarro n /pɒt/ I got three big pots of yogurt. That should be enough.
pouch bolsa n /paʊtʃ/ Do you want this juice pouch?
reapply volver a aplicar v /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/ You should reapply sunscreen every hour if you have fair skin.
recycle reciclar v /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ There’s a bottle bank at the local supermarket where you can recycle all your glass
bottles and jars.
refuse collector servicio de recogida de n /ˈrefjuːs The refuse collector collects the bins every week.
basuras kəˈlektə(r)/
reheat recalentar v /ˌriːˈhiːt/ I often reheat food in the microwave.
replay volver a jugar v /ˌriːˈpleɪ/ They will have to replay the match next Saturday.
rethink volver a pensar v /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ If you’re not sure about the project, you should rethink the whole thing.
reuse reutilizar v /ˌriːˈjuːz/ Many supermarkets now charge extra for plastic bags. They prefer customers to have
shopping bags, which they can reuse.
rubbish basura n /ˈrʌbɪʃ/ Can you empty the bin? It’s full of rubbish.
sell-by date fecha de caducidad n /ˈsel baɪ deɪt/ How old are they? What’s the sell-by date ?
supply suministro n /səˈplaɪ/ Do you know where your city's fresh water supply comes from?
supply chain cadena de suministro n /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ Supermarkets control big supply chains of food.
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surplus exceso adj /ˈsɜːpləs/ Surplus food will be thrown away at the end of the evening.
take (something) away recoger phr v /ˈteɪk əweɪ/ In many countries there are special containers for used glass and cardboard. People
then come and take them away to be recycled.
take out sacar phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Please could you take out the rubbish? I did it yesterday.
throw (something) away tirar phr v /ˈθrəʊ əweɪ/ If that pen doesn’t work, just throw it away. I hate having pens around that don’t
work.
tin lata n /tɪn/ I need a tin of tomatoes for the sauce.
tub tarrina n /tʌb/ There’s a tub of ice cream in the freezer.
waste residuos n /weɪst/ We recycle over 50% of our waste.
waste-paper basket papelera n /ˌweɪst ˈpeɪpə I have a small waste-paper basket in my office.
bɑːskɪt/
wrapper envoltorio n /ˈræpə(r)/ Don’t throw your chocolate wrapper on the floor.
campus campus n /ˈkæmpəs/ The main university campus is located around Gower Street.
dissertation ensayo n /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/ At the end of the course I need to write a 20,000 word dissertation.
faculty facultad n /ˈfæklti/ I'm a member of the Faculty of Business.
halls of residence residencia (de pl n /ˌhɔːlz əv Many students, particularly first year undergraduates and overseas students, live in
estudiantes) ˈrezɪdəns/ halls of residence.
lecture clase n /ˈlektʃə(r)/ Don't forget about our 9:00 am lecture tomorrow!
postgraduate estudiante de posgrado n /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/ I'm a postgraduate because I'm studying for my PhD.

professor profesor universitario n /prəˈfesə(r)/ I have a meeting with my professor at 10 am, but shall we go for coffee after?
seminar seminario n /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/ Students have the chance to discuss topics and ask questions in the seminar.
thesis tesis n /ˈθiːsɪs/ During a PhD, students have to write a doctoral thesis.
tutor tutor n /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ My course tutor usually runs seminars on a Wednesday.
undergraduate estudiante universitario n /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/ My friend is an undergraduate. He is studying for a history and politics degree.
que aún no se ha
graduado
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webinar seminario web n /ˈwebɪnɑː/ We watched the webinar rather than going to the seminar.
assist ayudar (a) v /əˈsɪst/ I'll assist you in applying for jobs.
attend asistir (a) v /əˈtend/ Students must attend their seminars.
apprenticeship aprendizaje n /əˈprentɪʃɪp/ I did an apprenticeship as a young engineer.
CV currículum n /ˌsiː ˈviː/ It took me hours to write a CV, but now I can use it for lots of jobs.
degree grado (título) n /dɪˈɡriː/ - Did you go to university?
- Yes, I have a degree in literature.
experience experiencia n /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I have five years of experience as a lawyer.
graduate graduado n /ˈɡrædʒuət/ - We're looking for a graduate to fill this role.
- I have a degree in mathematics.
head teacher director (de colegio) n /ˈpjuːpl/ The head teacher gave a talk to all the pupils who were leaving school.
intern estudiante en prácticas n /ɪnˈtɜːn/ In the summer I’m going to work as an intern.
internship período de prácticas n /ɪnˈtɜːnʃɪp/ I did an internship with a media company. I got lots of experience.
interview entrevista n /ˈɪntəvjuː/ I have to attend an interview for a new job on Monday.
job offer oferta de trabajo n /dʒɒb ˈɒfə(r)/ You might have to attend several interviews before you get a job offer.
permit permiso n /ˈpɜːmɪt/ Do you need to apply for a work permit?
pupil alumno n /hed ˈtiːtʃə/ I was the last pupil to leave the classroom at the end of the day.
qualifications cualificación pl n /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ What qualifications do you have that make you right for the job?
reference carta de n /refrəns/ My tutor promised to give me a reference when I apply for jobs.
recomendación
skills destrezas pl n /skɪlz/ I have the skills to be a mechanic but there is no work.
vacancy vacante n /ˈveɪkənsi/ I’ve seen a job vacancy in your department.
advert anuncio n /ˈædvɜːt/ I keep seeing that advert everywhere.
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be on poner (una phr v /bi ɒn/ - What time will the movie be on?
película/programa) - At 9 p.m.
box set caja recopilatoria n /bɒks set/ I got the box set of the last Game of Thrones season for my birthday.
cartoon (also animation) dibujos animados n /kɑːˈtuːnz/ My children love watching Disney cartoons.
(también animación) (/ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/)
chat show programa de tertulia n /ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/ She only went on the chat show to sell things.
cookery programme programa de cocina n /ˈkʊkəri The cookery programme often focused on the food of a particular country.
ˈprəʊɡræm/
crime drama película policiaca n /kraɪm ˈdrɑːmə/ I'm watching a great crime drama. I like to work out who committed the crime.
documentary documental n /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/ Do you want to watch that nature documentary tonight? It's about tigers.
episode episodio n /ˈepɪsəʊd/ Do you want to watch an episode tonight? We can watch the rest at the weekend.
live sport deporte en directo n /laɪv spɔːt/ Often you can only watch live sport on TV if you pay for it.
period drama película de época n /ˈpɪəriəd ˈdrɑːmə/ -- IWhat's your favourite period drama?
think mine is Downton Abbey.
quiz show concurso de televisión n /kwɪz ʃəʊ/ I found the quiz show quite challenging.
reality show programa de n /riˈæləti ʃəʊ/ Have you ever seen a reality show like Big Brother? They seem to be less popular
telerrealidad now.
season temporada n /ˈsiːzn/ It was a really popular show. It lasted for seven seasons.
series serie n /ˈsɪəriːz/ There's a new series of my favourite drama on TV at the moment.
sitcom comedia de enredo n /ˈsɪtkɒm/ I love a good sitcom. They always make me laugh.
soap telenovela n /səʊp/ EastEnders is by far the worst soap. Which one do you prefer?
streaming services servicios de emisión pl n /ˈstriːmɪŋ You can only get it through streaming services such as Netflix.
continua ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/
the news informativos n /ðə njuːz/ I think the news is worse now it's on 24 hours a day.
turn down bajar el volumen phr v /tɜːn daʊn/ Can you turn down the volume? It’s so loud.
turn off apagar phr v /ˈtɜːn ɒf/ Turn off the TV before you come to bed.
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turn on encender phr v /ˈtɜːn ɒn/ My daughter turns on the TV as soon as she gets up.
turn over cambiar (de canal) phr v /tɜːn əʊvə(r)/ Can you turn over to the football?
turn up subir el volumen phr v /ˈtɜːn ʌp/ Can you turn up the sound? I can’t hear it.
weather forecast parte meteorológico n /ˈweðə fɔːkɑːst/ The weather forecast constantly changes and is never very accurate.
barn establo n /bɑːn/ The weather was so bad we put all the animals in the barn.
branch rama n /brɑːntʃ/ There's a beautiful bird on that tree branch up there.
bush arbusto n /bʊʃ/ Look at that bird sitting on top of the bush.
cliff acantilado n /klɪf/ I love to walk along the cliff near the sea.
cockerel gallo joven n /kɒk(ə)r(ə)l/ The cockerel is so loud he wakes everyone up in the morning.
cow vaca n /kaʊ/ I love the fresh milk we get from our cow.
donkey burro n /ˈdɒŋki/ We carried the vegetables to the market on the donkey.
farmhouse granja n /ˈfɑːmhaʊs/ Our farmhouse is miles from the town.
fence valla n /fens/ I have a new fence between my neighbour’s garden and mine.
field campo n /fiːld/ I love looking over the field at the end of my garden.
gate puerta de entrada n /ɡeɪt/ There is a gate to the back garden at the side of my house.
grass césped n /ɡrɑːs/ It’s been so hot that the grass is no longer green, it’s brown.
grow cultivar v /ɡrəʊ/ We grow c arrots, cabbages, and peas on our farm.
harvest cosechar v /ˈhɑːvɪst/ As a child, I always wanted to help harvest the crops on my parents’ farm.
hedge seto n /hedʒ/ Look over that hedge at the end of the field.
hen gallina n /hen/ This is a hen. It is a female chicken.
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hill colina n /hɪl/ It’s not really a mountain. It’s smaller – more like a hill.
lake lago n /leɪk/ This region is famous for its big lakes.
lamb cordero n /læm/ A baby sheep is called a lamb.
leaf (pl leaves) hoja (pl. hojas) n /liːf/ (/liːvz/) In the autumn, the leaves change to some amazing colours.
mud barro n /mʌd/ The football pitch is more like mud than grass. I blame the rain.
path sendero n /pɑːθ/ Walk along the path for five minutes and then turn right.
plant plantar v /plɑːnt/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September.
pick recolectar v /pɪk/ We plant courgettes in May and pick them from July to September.
rock roca n /rɒk/ I jumped onto the rock to cross the stream.
sheep oveja n /ʃiːp/ The sheep was herded by the shepherd.
stick palo n /stɪk/ He poked the fire with a stick to make sure it was still burning.
stone piedra n /stəʊn/ If you throw this stone into the sea, it will make a big splash.
stream arroyo n /striːm/ There’s a little stream , but it’s too small to fish in.
the country el campo n /ðə ˈkʌntri/ I used to live in the city. Now I live in the country.
the countryside el campo n /ðə ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ The countryside around here is so beautiful!
tractor tractor n /ˈtræktə/ I can plow (arar) the fields much faster with a tractor than with a horse.
valley valle n /ˈvæli/ The river goes down the mountain and runs along the valley at the bottom.
well pozo n /wel/ Some of the farmhouses still get their water from a well outside the house.
wood bosque n /wʊd/ It’s not really a forest. I’d call it a small wood.
I have no idea. No tener idea. /aɪ hæv nəʊ - What does it mean?
aɪˈdɪə/ - I have no idea, sorry.
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I'm all right. Estoy bien. /aɪm ɔːl raɪt/ - Are you ok?
- Yes, I'm all right. Don't worry.
It's a message. Es un mensaje. /ɪts ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ It's a message from my mother.
Let me stay. Dar alojamiento. /ˈlet miː steɪ/ Thanks for letting me stay. Hotels are so expensive.
Listen carefully. Escuchar con atención. /ˈlɪsn ˈkeəfəli/ Listen carefully. I need you to pay attention.
What does it mean? ¿Qué significa? /wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn/ I don't understand this. What does it mean?
binge watch darse un atracón viendo phr v /bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/ I missed the first series so I binge watched it over a weekend.
(una serie)
catch-up en diferido n /kætʃ ʌp/ I missed the live programme, but I'll watch it on catch-up .
channel canal n /ˈtʃænl/ This show is boring. What's on the other channel?
contestant concursante n /kənˈtestənt/ Did you see the quiz show last night? The winning contestant was brilliant!
device aparato, dispositivo n /dɪˈvaɪs/ Do you watch it on TV or on another device?
stream emisión en continuo v /striːm/ What do you use to stream your favourite show?
two-screen ver en dos pantallas a la v /tuː skriːn/ Do you ever two-screen and watch your TV and your phone together?
vez
ask for the bill pedir la cuenta /ɑːsk fɔː(r) ðə bɪl/ Did you ask for the bill?

book a table reservar una mesa /bʊk ə ˈteɪbl/ What time shall I book a table for?
bowl cuenco n /bəʊl/ I’d like a bowl of cereal for breakfast, please.
candle vela n /ˈkændl/ Can you please light the candle on the table?
carry a tray llevar una bandeja /ˈkæri ə treɪ/ It will be easier if you carry a tray with the food on it.
clear the table quitar la mesa /klɪə(r) ðə ˈteɪbl/ I’ll load the dishwasher if you clear the table.

corkscrew sacacorchos n /ˈkɔːkskruː/ Where’s the corkscrew to open this wine?

course plato n /kɔːs/ Are you ready for your main course?
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cup taza n /kʌp/ Can I have a cup of tea?
dish plato n /dɪʃ/ Would you like to try this dish? The restaurant is famous for it.
chopsticks / fork Palillos / tenedor n /fɔːk/ I can’t use chopsticks, sorry. Have you got a fork?
glass vaso n /ɡlɑːs/ Can I have a glass of water?
jug jarra n /dʒʌɡ/ A jug of tap water, please.
knife cuchillo n /naɪf/ This knife isn’t sharp enough to cut the meat.
lay the table poner la mesa /leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/ Can you lay the table? We’re eating in ten minutes.
leave a tip dejar una propina /liːv ə tɪp/ The service wasn’t very good. Shall we leave a tip?
meal comida n /miːl/ Let's go out for a meal tonight.
mug tazón n /mʌɡ/ Would you like a mug or a cup?
napkin (also serviette) servilleta n /ˈnæpkɪn/ Wipe your hands on the napkin.
(/ˌsɜːviˈet/)
oil and vinegar aceite y vinagre /ɔɪl ænd I love oil and vinegar on my salad.
ˈvɪnɪɡə(r)/
order food pedir comida /ˈɔːdə(r) fuːd/ How long ago did we order our food?
plate plato n /pleɪt/ Pass me your plate.
pour the wine servir el vino /pɔː(r) ðə waɪn/ Shall I pour the wine or leave people to help themselves?
recommend a dish recomendar un plato /ˌrekəˈmend ə dɪʃ/ Could you recommend a dish? I’m not sure what to have.
salt and pepper sal y pimienta /sɒlt ænd Have you seasoned it with salt and pepper?
ˈpepə(r)/
saucer platillo n /ˈsɔːsə(r)/ Can you put the cup on the saucer?
send (something) back enviar de vuelta phr v /send ˈsʌmθɪŋ I’m going to send this fish back. It smells funny.
bæk/
serve customers atender a los clientes /sɜːv ˈkʌstəməz/ It’s a waiter’s job to serve customers and take their orders for food and drinks.
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serving dish fuente de servir n /ˈsɜːvɪŋ dɪʃ/ I’ll put the vegetables in a serving dish for people to help themselves.
spoon cuchara n /spuːn/ Can I have a spoon for my soup?
tablecloth mantel n /ˈteɪblklɒθ/ They’ll have to wash the tablecloth . It’s covered in food.
take an order tomar la comanda /teɪk æn ˈɔːdə/ Are you ready to take our order?
teapot tetera n /ˈtiːpɒt/ Is there any tea left in the teapot?
teaspoon cucharilla de té n /ˈtiːspuːn/ Did you stir it with the teaspoon?
tray bandeja n /treɪ/ I’ll put your breakfast on a tray so that you can eat it in bed.
try the wine probar el vino /traɪ ðə waɪn/ Would you like to try the wine?
wine glass copa de vino n /ˈwaɪnɡlɑːs/ It’s a 250 ml wine glass, so don’t drink it too quickly.
box of matches caja de cerillas n /bɒks əv mætʃɪz/ Where is the box of matches? I want to light the candles.
brick ladrillo n /brɪk/ How many bricks do we need for this wall?
bucket cubo n /ˈbʌkɪt/ I need a bucket to wash the windows.
change cambiar v /tʃeɪndʒ/ I need to change the light bulb. It just went out.
drawing pin chincheta n /ˈdrɔːɪŋ pɪn/ Pass me the drawing pins. I'm going to put this poster on the notice board.
drill taladro n /drɪl/ I need a drill to hang this picture.
drill taladrar v /drɪl/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to hang a picture.
hammer martillo n /ˈhæmə(r)/ Don’t hurt your fingers with the hammer.
fix arreglar v /fiks/ Can you help me fix my computer? It's not working.
fuse fusible n /fjuːz/ Do you have a spare fuse in the drawer? I need to mend the one in this plug.
glue pegamento n /ɡluː/ I need some glue to stick this together.
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handle tirador n /ˈhændl/ The handle on the drawer is broken. I can’t open it.
ladder escalera de mano n /ˈlædə(r)/ I can’t go up the ladder. I hate heights.
light bulb bombilla n /ˈlaɪt bʌlb/ I can’t see anything. The light bulb has stopped working.
mend reparar v /mend/ I'm going to mend the broken shelf today. Do you want to help me?
nail clavo n /neɪl/ How many nails are holding this together?
needle and thread aguja e hilo n /ˈniːdl ænd θred/ Have you got a needle and thread to sew my shirt button back on?
padlock candado n /ˈpædlɒk/ We need to secure the shed with a padlock.
paintbrush pincel n /ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/ I bought this paintbrush to decorate with.
penknife navaja n /ˈpennaɪf/ I always take a penknife camping. It’s really useful.
piece of wood leño n /piːs əv wʊd/ We need to put another piece of wood on the fire.
put up colgar phr v /pʊt ʌp/ I need to drill a hole in the wall to put up shelves.
repair reparar v /rɪˈpeə/ I can't repair my bike myself. I have to take it to a shop in the city.
rope cuerda n /rəʊp/ I need a rope to tie it together.
screw tornillo n /skruː/ I put the screw in using a manual screwdriver.
screwdriver destornillador n /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/ I put the screws in using a manual screwdriver.
Sellotape cinta de celo n /ˈseləteɪp/ I wrapped the present using paper and Sellotape.
set up configurar phr v /set ʌp/ I need to set up a new Wi-Fi system at home.
sew coser v /səʊ/ Can you show me how to sew a button on a shirt? I’ve never done it!
spanner llave (de tuercas) n /ˈspænə/ I need the spanner to change the wheel on your bike.
stick pegar v /stɪk/ I broke Mum’s favourite vase. I'm going to stick it together carefully with glue.
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string cordel n /strɪŋ/ I need some string to support this plant.
take apart desmontar phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ Can you help me take apart this old bookshelf? I can burn the wood.
tap grifo n /tæp/ Can you turn on the tap to fill the bucket?
tape measure cinta métrica n /teɪp ˈmeʒə/ I measured the bookshelf carefully with the tape measure. It's 80 cm wide.
torch linterna n /tɔːtʃ/ Can you pass me the torch? It’s too dark to see.
tie atar v /taɪ/ I’d better tie two pieces of string together to make one long piece.
tile azulejo n /taɪl/ I’ve put new tiles around the shower.
wire alambre n /ˈwaɪə(r)/ This wire should be strong enough to hold the picture.
absorb absorber v /əbˈsɔːb/ Put some newspaper down to absorb all the water.
apply aplicar v /əˈplaɪ/ Apply the mixture to your hair and your hair will become soft and shiny.
crumple arrugar v /ˈkrʌmpl/ I crumpled the paper and dropped it into the bin.
keep away ahuyentar phr v /kiːp əˈweɪ/ This scent helps to keep away the flies.
overcooked demasiado hecha adj /ˈəʊvə kʊkt/ I can't eat this meat. It's completely overcooked .
overworked sobrecargado de adj /ˈəʊvə wɜːkt/ - Are you ok?
trabajo - No, I'm really busy. I'm overworked .
place colocar v /pleɪs/ Take the lemon peel and place it on the windowsills of your house.
restore recuperar v /rɪˈstɔː/ How can I restore the softness of my towels?
rinse enjuagar v /rɪns/ Rinse off the mixture with warm water.
rub extender v /rʌb/ Rub the sunscreen into your skin.
seal sellar v /siːl/ Seal the container so no air can get in.
stuff meter v /stʌf/ I stuffed some clothes into a bag.
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undercooked poco hecho adj /ˈʌndə kʊkt/ Please take this fish back and cook it for longer. It's undercooked.
understaffed falto de personal adj /ˈʌndə stɑːft/ We had to wait for ages to get our food. The café was understaffed.
be away estar fuera phr v /bi əˈweɪ/ The boss will be away until the end of next week. He’s at a conference in Mexico.
be back regresar phr v /bi bæk/ I’m just going to the shops. I’ll be back in ten minutes.
call back llamar de nuevo phr v /kɔːl bæk/ He’s out, I’m afraid. Could you call back in about half an hour?
get (something) back recobrar phr v /ɡet bæk/ I’m sorry, but I’m confiscating your phone. You’ll get it back at the end of term.
give away donar phr v /ɡɪv ə’weɪ/ If you don’t want those clothes, give them away. I’m sure the charity shop would
like them.
give (something) back devolver phr v /ɡɪv bæk/ That’s my book. Give it back.
live off vivir de phr v /lɪv ɒf/ I'm still a student and I live off my parents.
live on sobrevivir phr v /lɪv ɒn/ How much money do you need to live on?
pay (someone) back devolver dinero phr v /peɪ bæk/ I can only lend you the money if you promise to pay me back next month.
pay off devolver (una deuda) phr v /peɪ ɒf/ When I get a good job, I can pay off my student loan.
put (something) away recoger phr v /pʊt əˈweɪ/ Please put your toys away. They’re all over the floor.
run away escapar phr v /rʌn ə’weɪ/ Don’t run away! I won’t hurt you.
take after parecerse (a alguien) phr v /teɪk ˈɑːftə/ I take after my father. We're both tall and like sports.
take apart desmontar phr v /teɪk əˈpɑːt/ You'll have to take apart the engine to find the problem.
take away hacer desaparecer (un phr v /teɪk əˈweɪ/ If you take some paracetamol, it’ll take away the pain!
dolor)
take off despegar phr v /teɪk ɒf/ - What time does our flight take off?
- At 10.45 a.m.
take off quitarse phr v /teɪk ɒf/ Please take off your shoes before you come into the house.
take on contratar phr v /teɪk ɒn/ They’re going to take on ten new interns at Radio London. Why don’t we apply?
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take (someone) out llevar (a cenar) phr v /ˈteɪk aʊt/ Sorry, I can’t come tonight. I said I would take my girlfriend out for dinner.
take over absorber phr v /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ Another business is going to take over our company next year.
take up empezar a hacer algo phr v /teɪk ʌp/ I've taken up playing basketball. I love it now.
enter introducir v /ˈentə/ Please enter your PIN.
insert insertar v /ɪnˈsɜːt/ Please insert your debit or credit card.
remove retirar v /rɪˈmuːv/ Please remove your card from the machine.
select seleccionar v /sɪˈlekt/ Select the amount you would like to withdraw.
withdraw retirar v /wɪðˈdrɔː/ I can’t withdraw cash. I haven’t got any money left.
arena estadio n /əˈriːnə/ We're going to the arena to watch the ice hockey match.
audience público n /ˈɔːdiəns/ The musicians were great and the audience loved them.
box office taquilla n /ˈbɒks ɒfɪs/ Did you get the tickets from the box office?
crowd multitud n /kraʊd/ - Were there a lot of people there?
- Yes, there was a big crowd.
curtain telón n /ˈkɜːtn/ What time does the curtain go up in the theatre?
extra time prórroga n /ˈekstrə taɪm/ They scored two goals in extra time!
fan aficionado n /fæn/ I'm a big football fan. I always support my team.
final whistle silbato final n /ˈfaɪnl ˈwɪsl/ The ball went into the net after the final whistle so it wasn't a goal.
half time descanso n /ˌhɑːf ˈtaɪm/ Let’s get a drink at half time.
interval intermedio n /ˈɪntəvl/ The interval is only 20 minutes long.
matinee función n /ˈmætɪneɪ/ The matinee in the afternoon is much cheaper.
opponent adversario n /əˈpəʊnənt/ My opponent in the tennis match was very good.
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performance actuación n /pəˈfɔːməns/ Our team's performance has been very bad in the last few matches. They lost them
all.
plot argumento n /plɒt/ What was the plot of the play? Was it interesting?
programme programa n /ˈprəʊɡræm/ What does the programme say about the lead actor?
row fila n /rəʊ/ Which row are we sitting in?
scene escena n /siːn/ There are some very funny scenes in the play. We couldn't stop laughing.
score marcador n /skɔː/ - What's the score?
- Two goals to one at the moment.
spectator espectador n /spekˈteɪtə/ Do you like to play sports or do you prefer to be a spectator?
stadium estadio n /ˈsteɪdiəm/ This stadium can hold 20,000 people.
stage escenario n /steɪdʒ/ How far away from the stage are our seats?
stalls (also circle) patio de n /stɔːlz / ˈsɜːkl/ We have seats in the stalls – they were good value.
butacas/anfiteatro
ticket entrada n /ˈtɪkɪt/ - Did you get a ticket for the show?
- Yes, here it is.
dryer secadora n /ˈdraɪə/ Take your clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer.
eco-friendly respetuoso con el adj /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ Use the eco-friendly setting on the washing machine to save energy.
medioambiente
hot water programme programa de agua n /hɒt ˈwɔːtə You don't need to use the hot water programme. You can wash this at 30 degrees.
caliente ˈprəʊɡræm/
meat product productos cárnicos n /miːt ˈprɒdʌkt/ Can you move the chicken to the big fridge? Let's keep this one free of meat
products.
no-smoking de no fumadores adj /nəʊ ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ This is a no-smoking café. You have to go outside to smoke.
password contraseña n /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ What's the password for your Wi-Fi?
washing line tendedero n /wɒʃɪŋ laɪn/ It's a hot day. You can put your clothes on the washing line outside to dry.
Any news? ¿Tienes alguna noticia? /ˈeni njuːz/ You're waiting to hear about your university applications, aren't you? Any news?
Did you get that? ¿Te has enterado? /dɪd juː ɡet ðæt/ -- Yes,
The postcode is OX2 6DP… did you get that?
I've written it down.
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I hope so. Espero que sí /aɪ həʊp səʊ/ - Do you think you'll pass your driving test?
- I hope so. I've practised a lot.
keep trying continuar intentando /kiːp ˈtraɪɪŋ/ - Did that work?
(algo) - No, not yet. I'll keep trying .
such tan det /sʌtʃ/ This is such an interesting book. I can't stop reading it!
That…business La cosa aquella de... /ðæt … ˈbɪznəs/ -- What did Mum mean about that "tennis match" business ?
I'll tell you later.
bleach decolorar v /bliːtʃ/ Did you bleach your hair? It's really pale now.
blow-dry secado n /ˈbləʊ draɪ/ - What did you have done at the hairdressers?
- Just a cut and a blow-dry.
bunches coletas n /bʌntʃɪz/ My daughter likes her hair in bunches.
buzz cut rapado con máquina n /bʌz kʌt/ I always have a buzz cut. It’s nice and cool in the summer.
curled rizado adj /kɜːld/ I don’t like my hair straight. I always have it curled.
do aerobics hacer aeróbic /du eəˈrəʊbɪks/ We do aerobics to music.
do press ups hacer flexiones /du pres ʌps/ Yes, I do press ups every morning – about a hundred of them.
do sit ups hacer sentadillas /du sɪt ʌps/ I do sit ups to strengthen my stomach muscles.
do spinning hacer spinning (bicicleta /du ˈspɪnɪŋ/ I tried to do spinning but I’m not fit enough.
estática)
do stretches hacer estiramientos /duː stretʃɪz/ You should do some stretches to warm up before you start exercising.
do (lift) weights levantar pesas /du (lɪft) weɪts/ I want to do weights to put on some muscle.
do yoga / Pilates hacer yoga/pilates /du ˈjəʊɡə / Lots of footballers do yoga to stay flexible.
pɪˈlɑːtiːz/
dye teñir v /daɪ/ I want to dye my hair blonde.
facial tratamiento facial n /ˈfeɪʃl/ My face feels so fresh after a facial.
fake tan bronceado artificial n /feɪk tæn/ She wears so much fake tan that she looks orange.
fringe flequillo n /frɪndʒ/ I think you look better without a fringe.
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highlights (lowlights) mechas (reflejos) pl n /ˈhaɪlaɪts I’ll have a few blonde highlights to lighten my hair, please.
(ləʊlaɪts)/
manicure manicura n /ˈmænɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a manicure on my nails every week.
massage masaje n /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ I need a massage. My back hurts so much.
parting raya n /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ I had a side parting when I was a child.
pedicure pedicura n /ˈpedɪkjʊə(r)/ I have a pedicure regularly in the summer because I wear sandals a lot.
perm permanente n /pɜːm/ I got a perm to put big waves in my hair.
plait trenza n /plæts/ My hair looks curly when I take my plaits out.
ponytail coleta n /ˈpəʊniteɪl/ He puts his long hair in a ponytail.
put up hacerse un moño phr v /pʊt ʌp/ When it’s hot I put my hair up to keep cool.
shave afeitado n /ʃeɪv/ You need to have a shave . Your beard is growing.
straighten alisarse v /ˈstreɪtn/ I don’t like my curly hair so I normally straighten it.
treatment tratamiento n /ˈtriːtmənt/ Are you going to get a treatment at the spa today?
trim cortarse las puntas n /trɪm/ Don’t cut much off. Just give it a trim.
use a cross trainer utilizar una elíptica /juːs ə krɒs I’m going to use a cross trainer to get fit for my walking holiday.
ˈtreɪnə(r)/
use an exercise bike utilizar una bicicleta /juːs æn I use an exercise bike when it’s raining.
estática ˈeksəsaɪz baɪk/
use a rowing machine utilizar una máquina de /juːs ə ˈrəʊɪŋ I use a rowing machine for fitness and upper body strength.
remo məˈʃiːn/
use a running machine utilizar una máquina de /juːs ə ˈrʌnɪŋ I like running outside, so I would never use a running machine .
correr məˈʃiːn/
use a yoga mat utilizar una colchoneta /juːs ə ˈjəʊɡə Do you use a yoga mat in the class?
de yoga mæt/
waxing hacerse la cera n /wæksɪŋ/ I’m not sure about waxing. I’ve heard it’s really painful.
archer arquero n /ˈɑːtʃə/ The archer fired dozens of arrows into the air.
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arrow flecha n /ˈærəʊ/ The arrow was as long as my arm and had white feathers at the end.
bow arco n /bəʊ/ The archer used a bow which was nearly as tall as he was.
helmet casco n /ˈhelmɪt/ Was his helmet made of metal or leather?
shield escudo n /ʃiːld/ The shield was painted in the colours of the army's flag.
aisle pasillo n /aɪl/ The bride walked down the aisle of the abbey.
column columna n /ˈkɒləm/ A huge stone column supported the roof.
crypt cripta n /krɪpt/ The crypt was under the church and very cold.
dome cúpula n /dəʊm/ It's an old church with a famous large dome on top.
gallery tribuna n /ˈɡæləri/ We stood in the gallery and watched the service beneath us.
nave nave n /neɪv/ The nave of the building was meant to remind people of a ship.
tomb tumba n /tuːm/ Have you seen the tomb of the king?
crown coronar v /kraʊn/ Everyone watched the Archbishop crown Elizabeth the Queen of England.
defeat derrota v /dɪˈfiːt/ King William defeated King Harold in battle.
destroy destruir v /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ The knights planned to destroy the castle and take over the kingdom.
fight luchar v /faɪt/ - id the kings fight?
- Yes, they fought hard in the battle.
invade invadir v /ɪnˈveɪd/ We will invade from the south and take the city!
kill matar v /kɪl/ - Did they kill the king?
- Yes, the king was killed in the battle.
retreat retirarse v /rɪˈtriːt/ The army lost and had to retreat quickly.
succeed suceder v /səkˈsiːd/ Do you know who will succeed the Queen?
accuracy precisión n /ˈækjərəsi/ Accuracy is more important than speed.
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accurate preciso adj /ˈækjərət/ Can you be more accurate, please? These directions are very vague.
accurately con precisión adv /ˈækjərətli/ She can remember accurately what she did on any day.
confidence confianza n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ Do you have confidence in your skills?
confident seguro adj /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ - He's very confident about this.
- He's done it many times so he knows it well.
confidently con seguridad adv /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ "Trust me; I know the right direction", she said confidently .
emotion emoción n /ɪˈməʊʃn/ Do you think people should show much emotion at work?
emotional emocional adj /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ The fans had a very emotional reaction to their team's win.
emotionally emocionalmente adv /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ The actors found the scene emotionally challenging to film.
importance relevancia n /ɪmˈpɔːtns/ Can you tell me the importance of these dates? Do you remember what happened?
important importante adj /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ I'm very busy, but I'll help you if it's important.
importantly principalmente adv /ɪmˈpɔːtntli/ Remember to take lots of photos, but, most importantly, enjoy yourself!
memorable memorable adj /ˈmemərəbl/ The event was really memorable. I’ll never forget it.
memorably memorablemente adv /ˈmemərəbli/ It was a memorably hot day in the middle of August.
memory memoria n /ˈmeməri/ Do you have a good memory for people?
person persona n /ˈpɜːsn/ There was a person standing in the room. I didn't recognize him.
personal personal adj /ˈpɜːsənl/ - Can I read your email?
- No, it's personal .
personally personalmente adv /ˈpɜːsənəli/ Personally, I didn't enjoy it, but a lot of people did.
best man acompañante del novio n /ˌbest ˈmæn/ My brother was the best man at our wedding.
en una boda
bride novia n /braɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride.
bridesmaid dama de honor n /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/ I’m always the bridesmaid and never the bride.
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couple pareja n /ˈkʌpl/ - Are they just friends?
- No, they're a couple.
engaged prometido adj /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ - I got engaged at the weekend.
- Congratulations!
(bride) groom (novia) novio n /(ˈbraɪd) ɡruːm/ The groom was in trouble. He was late to the wedding.
guest invitado n /ɡest/ There's space for one more guest on the seating plan.
invitation invitación n /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/ Oh look – we've got a wedding invitation from Rob and Jenny.
married casado adj /ˈmærid/ - How long have you been married?
- Five years.
page boy paje n /peɪdʒ bɔɪ/ My little nephew is going to be the page boy at our wedding.
reception banquete n /rɪˈsepʃn/ Make sure we have enough food and drink for all the guests at the reception.
fetch coger v /fetʃ/ Can you fetch my book from the other room, please, if you're going there?
goodness knows quién sabe /ˈɡʊdnəs nəʊz/ -- Goodness
Are your parents coming to visit you next month?
knows . They never make plans for more than a week into the future.
I can't wait Tener muchas ganas de /aɪ kɑːnt weɪt/ - You're going on holiday next week, aren't you?
- Yes, I can't wait to go.
I must admit Debo admitir que /aɪ mʌst ədˈmɪt/ Ilike
must admit, this hotel is better than I expected. It didn't have good reviews, but I
it.
It's great to have you back. Es estupendo tenerte /ɪts ɡreɪt tu hæv - It's great to have you back.
de vuelta. juː bæk/ - Thanks! I've been away for too long.
wish you were here ojalá estuvieses aquí /wɪʃ juː wɜː hɪə/ -- Yes,
Are you enjoying your holiday?
I wish you were here.
memorize memorizar v /ˈmeməraɪz/ Can you memorize this long list of numbers?
recall recordar v /rɪˈkɔːl I can't recall exactly when this happened.
remind recordar (algo a v /rɪˈmaɪnd/ Can you remind me to get some milk at the shops?
alguien)
apartment (North American apartamento n /əˈpɑːtmənt/ My apartment is on the fourth floor.
English)
cell phone (North American teléfono móvil n /ˈsel fəʊn/ Can I use your cell phone to call home?
English)
check (North American cuenta n /tʃek/ Can we have the check for the meal please?
English)
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Part of
English Castellano speech
Pronunciation Example sentence
closet (North American armario n /ˈklɒzɪt/ Put your clothes in the closet, not on the floor!
English)
elevator (North American ascensor n /ˈelɪveɪtə(r)/ Take the elevator to the twentieth floor.
English)
fall (North American otoño n /fɔːl/ The trees are beautiful colours here in fall.
English)
faucet (North American grifo n /ˈfɔːsɪt/ The faucet is broken so I can’t wash my hands.
English)
first floor (North American planta baja n /fɜːst flɔː/ It's on the first floor so you don't have to go up any stairs.
English)
garbage (North American basura n /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/ The bin is full of garbage.
English)
gas (North American gasolina n /ɡæs/ Can you fill the car with gas?
English)
high school (North instituto de enseñanza n /ˈhaɪ skuːl/ After high school I want to go to college.
American English) secundaria
movie theater (North cine n /ˈmuːvi ˈθɪətə(r)/ There are no good movies on at the movie theater.
American English)
pants (North American pantalones n /pænts/ - How many pairs of pants are you taking?
English) - Just two pairs of jeans.
parking lot (North American aparcamiento n /ˈpɑːkɪŋ lɒt/ If you see a parking lot, tell me. I need to park the car near here.
English)
purse (North American bolso n /pɜːs/ - What's in your purse?
English) - Water, sunscreen, my cell phone, some snacks…
restroom (North American Aseo n /ˈrestruːm/ The restroom needs to be cleaned. It smells bad.
English)
sidewalk (North American acera n /saɪd wɔːk/ Stay on the sidewalk. There's a lot of traffic on this road.
English)
sneakers (North American zapatillas de deporte pl n /ˈsniːkəz/ I haven’t got my sneakers so I can’t go for a run.
English)
stand in line (North hacer cola v /stænd ɪn laɪn/ We had to stand in line for the movie theater.
American English)
stingy tacaño adj /ˈstɪndʒi/ You should give more for a tip. Don't be stingy!
subway (North American metro n /ˈsʌbweɪ/ Which subway line do we need?
English)
truck (North American camión n /trʌk/ All the mail will go in a big truck to the main sorting centre.
English)
yard (North American patio n /jɑːd/ I like to sit out in my yard with my dog.
English)
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adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb
Part of
English Castellano speech
Pronunciation Example sentence
zip code (North American código postal n /zɪp kəʊd/ Let me find your details…can you tell me your zip code, please?
English)
cheat copiar v /tʃiːt/ What happens to people who cheat in exams?
do exams hacer exámenes /duː ɪɡˈzæmz/ Do you have to do exams as part of your course?
fail suspender v /feɪl/ I'm not going to fail this exam. I've worked really hard.
multiple-choice tipo test adj /ˈmʌltɪpl tʃɔɪs/ I like multiple-choice questions. I think they're quite easy.
oral (also speaking) oral adj /ˈɔːrəl (ˈspiːkɪŋ)/ I had to do an oral exam as part of my French course.
pass aprobar v /pɑːs/ I'm sure you're going to pass this exam. You know the subject well.
practical práctico adj /ˈpræktɪkl/ We have to do some practical tests to show that we understand how this works.
retake repetir (un examen) v /ˈriːteɪk/ - Did you have to retake the exam?
- Yes, I studied over summer.
revise repasar (para un v /rɪˈvaɪz/ - Do you want to come to the party?
examen) - No, I have to stay in and revise for the exam.
take hacer (un examen) v /teɪk/ Can you take my exam for me? Only joking!
true or false verdadero o falso /truː ɔː fɔːls/ I'm making some true or false questions for my students.
awesome genial adj /ˈɔːsəm/ - Did you have fun?
- Yeah, I had an awesome time!
compliment felicitación n /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ It was nice to get a compliment on my accent.
creepy espeluznante adj /ˈkriːpi/ Wow – that house looks creepy. I wouldn't like to live there.
get (something) entender (algo) v /ɡet/ I get it – you think this show is great. You don't have to keep telling me!
nod asentir (con la cabeza) v /nɒd/ Nod your head if you agree with me.
reserved reservado adj /rɪˈzɜːvd/ I think that most people here are quite reserved. We don't talk very much to
strangers.
turkey pavo n /ˈtɜːki/ - What did you have for dinner?
- It was a special dinner so we had turkey.
weird raro adj /wɪəd/ I thought the decorations looked weird. I didn't like the style.
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adj = adjective adv = adverb det = determiner n = noun pl n = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb prep = preposition pron = pronoun v = verb