Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Uncomfortable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/
incómodo (incomodo)

causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort

"He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting."

"Se sintió incómodo durante la larga reunión." (Se sintió incomodo durante la larga reunión.)
noun A2
/ˈʌndərwɛr/
ropa interior (ropa interior)

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

"She bought new underwear from the department store."

"Ella compró nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental." (Ella compro nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental.)
understanding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
comprensión (comprension)

the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something

"Her understanding of the issue was impressive."

"Su comprensión del tema fue impresionante." (Su comprension del tema fue impresionante.)
underwear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈʌndərweər/
ropa interior (ropa interior)

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

"He bought new underwear for the trip."

"Compró ropa interior nueva para el viaje." (Compro ropa interior nueva para el viaje.)
Unhappy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ʌnˈhæpi/
descontento o triste (descontento o triste)

not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied

"He was unhappy with the final decision."

"Él estaba descontento con la decisión final." (Él estaba descontento con la decisión final.)
adjective A2
/ʌnˈhel.θi/
insalubre; no saludable (insalubre, no saludable)

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

"Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body."

"Comer demasiada comida rápida es insalubre para tu cuerpo." (Comer demasiada comida rápida es insalubre para tu cuerpo.)
unit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈjuːnɪt/
unidad (unidad)

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

"Each unit in the production line is carefully tested."

"Cada unidad en la línea de producción se prueba cuidadosamente." (Cada unidad en la linea de produccion se prueba cuidadosamente.)
unless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction A2
/ʌnˈlɛs/
a menos que (a menos que)

except if

"We won't go unless it stops raining."

"No iremos a menos que deje de llover." (No iremos a menos que deje de llover.)
Unlucky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ʌnˈlʌki/
desafortunado; de mala suerte (desafortunado; de mala suerte)

having bad luck; unfortunate

"He was unlucky to miss the winning shot."

"Él tuvo mala suerte al perder el tiro ganador." (Él tuvo mala suerte al perder el tiro ganador.)
Untidy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ʌnˈtaɪdi/
desordenado; desorganizado; (desordenado)

not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized

"Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere."

"Su habitación desordenada estaba llena de ropa esparcida por todas partes." (su habitacion desordenada estaba llena de ropa esparcida por todas partes.)
update definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈʌpdeɪt/
actualizar (actualizar)

to make something more modern or accurate by adding new information or changing it

"Please update your profile information regularly."

"Por favor, actualice su información de perfil regularmente." (Por favor, actualice su informacion de perfil regularmente.)
upon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition A2
/əˈpɒn/
sobre (sobre)

on or immediately after

"Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital."

"Al escuchar la noticia, corrió al hospital." (Al escuchar la noticia, corrio al hospital.)
upset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ʌpˈsɛt/
molestar (molestar)

To make someone unhappy, worried, or angry.

"The news really upset her."

"Las noticias realmente la molestaron." (Las noticias realmente la molestaron.)
Upstairs definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Upstairs

adverb A2
/ˌʌpˈstɛərz/

on or to a higher floor of a building

"She went upstairs to her bedroom."

Useless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈjuːsləs/
inútil (inutil)

not serving any purpose or value

"The broken phone is completely useless."

"El teléfono roto es completamente inútil." (El telefono roto es completamente inutil.)
user definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈjuːzər/
usuario (usuario)

a person who uses or operates something

"He is a frequent user of this app."

"Él es un usuario frecuente de esta aplicación." (El es un usuario frecuente de esta aplicacion.)
usual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈjuːʒəl/
habitual (habitual)

habitually or typically occurring or done

"It’s our usual meeting spot."

"Es nuestro lugar habitual de reuniones." (Es nuestro lugar habitual de reuniones.)
Vacation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/vəˈkeɪʃən/
vacaciones (vacaciones)

an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or traveling

"We went on vacation to the beach last summer."

"Fuimos de vacaciones a la playa el verano pasado." (Fuimos de vacaciones a la playa el verano pasado.)
Vaccum cleaner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/
aspiradora (aspiradora)

an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors

"She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet."

"Ella usó el aspirador para limpiar la alfombra de la sala de estar." (Ella uso el aspirador para limpiar la alfombra de la sala de estar.)
van definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/væn/
furgoneta (furgoneta)

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

"The delivery van stopped in front of our house."

"La furgoneta de entrega se detuvo frente a nuestra casa." (La furgoneta de entrega se detuvo frente a nuestra casa.)
Vegetable oil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/
aceite vegetal (aceite vegetal)

Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking

"She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables."

"Ella calentó aceite vegetal en la sartén antes de agregar las verduras." (Ella calentó aceite vegetal en la sartén antes de agregar las verduras.)
View definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/vjuː/
vista (vista)

the act of seeing or observing something, or an area of sight

"She had a great view of the sunset from her balcony."

"Ella tuvo una gran vista del atardecer desde su balcón." (Ella tuvo una gran vista del atardecer desde su balcon.)
visiting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
visitar (visitar)

Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.

"The group is visiting islands during the expedition."

"El grupo está visitando islas durante la expedición." (El grupo está visitando islas durante la expedición.)
visitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈvɪzɪtər/
visitante (visitante)

a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time

"The museum had many visitors last weekend."

"El museo tuvo muchos visitantes el fin de semana pasado." (El museo tuvo muchos visitantes el fin de semana pasado.)
vocabulary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/vəˈkæbjʊləri/
vocabulario (vocabulario)

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

"Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary."

"Leer todos los días ayuda a mejorar tu vocabulario." (leer todos los dias ayuda a mejorar tu vocabulario)
voice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/vɔɪs/
voz (voz)

the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself

"She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience."

"Ella tiene una voz hermosa que cautiva a la audiencia." (Ella tiene una voz hermosa que cautiva a la audiencia.)
volleyball definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈvɒlibɔːl/
voleibol (voleibol)

a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands

"She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend."

"Ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana." (ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana)
vote definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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vote (vot)

verb/noun A2
/vəʊt/
voto (voto)

to express a choice or opinion in a formal decision-making process, especially in elections

"I will vote for the candidate who supports environmental policies."

"Votaré por el candidato que apoya las políticas medioambientales." (Votare por el candidato que apoya las politicas medioambientales.)
waitress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈweɪtrəs/
camarera (camarera)

a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

"The waitress took our order with a friendly smile."

"La camarera tomó nuestro pedido con una sonrisa." (La camarera tomo nuestro pedido con una sonrisa)
Wallet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɒlɪt/
billetera (billetera)

a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification

"He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee."

"Sacó su billetera para pagar el café." (Saco su billetera para pagar el cafe.)
War definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/wɔːr/
guerra (guerra)

a state of conflict between different countries or groups

"The war caused great suffering to the people."

"La guerra causó un gran sufrimiento a las personas." (La guerra causó un gran sufrimiento a las personas.)
Warm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/wɔːrm/
cálido (kalido)

having a moderate degree of heat

"The warm sunlight made the room feel cozy."

"La luz cálida hizo que la habitación se sintiera acogedora." (La luz cálido hizo que la habitación se sintiera acogedora.)
warning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
advertencia (advertencia)

a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem

"The warning sign was clearly visible on the road."

"La señal de advertencia era claramente visible en el camino." (La senal de advertencia era claramente visible en el camino.)
washing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; gerund A2
/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
lavado (lavado)

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

"Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene."

"Lavar la ropa con regularidad ayuda a mantener la higiene." (Lavar la ropa con regularidad ayuda a mantener la higiene)
Washing machine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/
lavadora (uashing masheen)

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."

"La lavadora se averió y necesita reparación." (la lavadora se averio y necesita reparacion)
waste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/weɪst/
desperdicio (desperdicio)

something that is not useful and is thrown away

"Don't waste your time on unnecessary tasks."

"No pierdas tu tiempo en tareas innecesarias." (No pierdas tu tiempo en tareas innecesarias.)
Watermelon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/
sandía (sandia)

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

"I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic."

"Compré una sandía fresca en el mercado para el picnic de verano." (Compre una sandia fresca en el mercado para el picnic de verano.)
Weak definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/wiːk/
débil (debil)

lacking physical strength or energy

"She felt weak after the long run."

"Ella se sintió débil después de la larga carrera." (Ella se sintio debil despues de la larga carrera.)
wear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/wɛə(r)/
llevar (llevar)

to put clothes or accessories on your body

"She wears a red dress every Friday."

"Ella lleva un vestido rojo cada viernes." (Ella lleva un vestido rojo cada viernes.)
web definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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web (web)

noun A2
/wɛb/
telaraña (web)

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

"The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room."

"La araña tejió una gran telaraña en la esquina de la habitación." (La arana teji o una gran telarana en la esquina de la habitacion.)
wedding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/
boda (boda)

a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations

"They are planning a wedding in the summer."

"Están planeando una boda en el verano." (Están planeando una boda en el verano.)
Weekly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈwiːkli/
semanal (semanal)

occurring or done every week

"We have a weekly meeting on Mondays."

"Tenemos una reunión semanal los lunes." (Tenemos una reunion semanal los lunes.)
weight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/weɪt/
peso (peso)

a measure of how heavy something is

"The weight of the package was 10 kilograms."

"El peso del paquete era de 10 kilogramos." (El peso del paquete era de 10 kilogramos.)
weird definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/wɪrd/
extraño (extrano)

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."

"La película tenía un final extraño que nadie esperaba." (La pelicula tenia un final extrano que nadie esperaba.)
adjective A2
/ˌwel ˈdʌn/
bien hecho; completamente cocinado (bien hecho; completamente cocinado)

performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly

"The project was well-done and impressed everyone."

"El proyecto estuvo bien hecho y sorprendió a todos." (El proyecto estuvo bien hecho y sorprendió a todos.)
well-known definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˌwelˈnoʊn/
famoso (famoso)

known by many people; famous or recognized

"He is a well-known actor in his country."

"Él es un actor famoso en su país." (Él es un actor famoso en su país.)
western definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈwɛstərn/
occidental (occidental)

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

"She loves western music and culture."

"A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental." (A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.)
Wet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/wɛt/
mojado (mojado)

covered with, or saturated with liquid (usually water)

"The ground is wet after the rain."

"El suelo está mojado después de la lluvia." (El suelo está mojado después de la lluvia.)
whatever definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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whatever (watever)

pronoun A2
/wɒtˈɛvər/
lo que sea (lo ke sea)

used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned

"You can choose whatever you like."

"Puedes elegir lo que quieras." (Puedes elegir lo que quieras.)
wheel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/wiːl/
rueda (rueda)

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

"The wheel of the car broke down on the way."

"La rueda del coche se rompió en el camino." (La rueda del coche se rompió en el camino.)