A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

ocupado

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

Está demasiado ocupado para contestar el teléfono.

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

camino

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

Conducíamos por el camino hacia el pueblo.

A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

cuarto

Meaning

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

Example

He finished in fourth place in the race.

Terminó en el cuarto lugar en la carrera.

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

mamá

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

Mi mamá hace la mejor comida casera.

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hola

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

Ella respondió al teléfono con un alegre hola.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gente

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

La gente en el pueblo se reunió para el festival.

A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

¡Oh!

Meaning

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

Example

Oh, I didn't know you were here!

¡Oh, no sabía que estabas aquí!

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

frío; helado; distante;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

El viento frío del invierno hizo que todos temblaran.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

noche

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

A ella le encanta caminar por la noche.

A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurante

Meaning

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers

Example

We went to the restaurant for dinner.

Fuimos al restaurante para la cena.

A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

entrenar

Meaning

to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity

Example

Athletes train hard for the Olympics.

Los atletas entrenan duro para los Juegos Olímpicos.

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

duro

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

El examen fue muy difícil para la mayoría de los estudiantes.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

cielo

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

El cielo está azul hoy.

A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

de

Meaning

expressing the relationship between a part and a whole

Example

The book is on the table, in front of the window.

El libro está sobre la mesa, frente a la ventana.

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nada

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

Ella no tiene nada de qué preocuparse.

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

música

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

mover

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Ellos decidieron mudarse a una casa más grande.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

más

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

Ella quería más tiempo para terminar el proyecto.

A1 verb /pliːz/

please

complacer

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

Su rendimiento complació a la audiencia.

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

querido

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

Ella es muy querida por sus abuelos.

A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

noviembre

Meaning

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.

Noviembre suele ser fresco y tranquilo antes de que empiece el invierno.

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

pequeño; limitado; estrecho

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

Ella vive en un pequeño apartamento cerca de la universidad.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

caer

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Las hojas caen de los árboles en otoño.

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frío, tranquilo, impresionante

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

Ella mantuvo la cabeza fría durante la crisis.

A1 noun /taʊn/

town

pueblo

Meaning

a human settlement smaller than a city

Example

The town was quiet on Sundays.

El pueblo estaba tranquilo los domingos.

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

hijo

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

Su hijo es muy talentoso en la música.

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

grande

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

Se mudaron a una casa grande con mucho espacio.

A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobús

Meaning

a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road

Example

I take the bus to work every morning.

Yo tomo el autobús al trabajo cada mañana.

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

felicidad

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminar

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

Ella terminó su tarea antes de la cena.

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

menos

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

Ella gasta menos dinero que su hermano.

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capaz

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

Ella es capaz de hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.

A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

desayuno

Meaning

the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

Example

I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.

Hoy por la mañana comí cereales y tostadas para el desayuno.

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hola

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

¡Hola, es un placer conocerte!

A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

quince

Meaning

the number 15

Example

There are fifteen students in the class.

Hay quince estudiantes en la clase.

A1 noun /iːst/

east

este

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

El sol sale por el este.

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

caminar

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

Voy a la escuela caminando todas las mañanas.

A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

diciembre

Meaning

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

December is usually cold in many countries.

Diciembre suele ser frío en muchos países.

A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo

Meaning

the first person singular present tense of 'be'

Example

I am happy today.

Hoy yo estoy feliz.

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

debería

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

Deberías estudiar para tus exámenes.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

televisión

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

Veo mis programas favoritos en la televisión todas las noches.

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

está bien

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

Está bien, vamos al parque.

A1 noun /mæn/

man

hombre

Meaning

an adult human male

Example

The man helped the child cross the street.

El hombre ayudó al niño a cruzar la calle.

A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fuerte

Meaning

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Example

A strong defense secures victory.

Una defensa fuerte asegura la victoria.

A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

yo

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

Example

I am learning English every day.

Yo estoy aprendiendo inglés todos los días.

A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

otro

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

No quiero este, tomaré el otro.

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

Necesito una taza de café para comenzar mi mañana.

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

cerrar, cerca

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando se vaya.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

tener

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

Ellos tienen tres hijos.

A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

quedarse

Meaning

to remain in the same place; to continue being

Example

Please stay here until I return.

Por favor, quédate aquí hasta que regrese.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

falta; necesidad

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

Hay una falta de agua potable en las áreas afectadas por la sequía.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

maestro

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

El maestro explicó el problema de matemáticas claramente a los estudiantes.

A1 verb /let/

let

permitir

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

Por favor, déjame ayudarte con esa tarea.

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

actividades

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

Las actividades productivas impulsan el progreso.

A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

tal vez

Meaning

used to express possibility or uncertainty

Example

Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.

Tal vez vayamos al parque mañana.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.

A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

felicidad

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

cuál

Meaning

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

Example

Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?

¿Cuál prefieres, el rojo o el azul?

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

alguien

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

¿Alguien sabe la respuesta a esta pregunta?

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

año

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

Este año, estamos planeando un viaje a las montañas.

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

limpiar

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

Ella limpió la cocina antes de que llegaran los invitados.

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

llevar

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

Ella llevó la bolsa al otro lado de la calle.

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

ponerse de pie

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

Por favor, póngase de pie cuando entre el maestro.

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

saber

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

Yo sé la respuesta a esta pregunta.

A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

justo; recto; apropiado

Meaning

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example

The judge made a just decision in the case.

El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

caminar

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

Caminar todas las mañanas es bueno para tu salud.

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

ahora

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Estoy estudiando ahora.

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

boleto

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

Compró un boleto para el concierto.

A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

sustento; la parte más fuerte de un castillo

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

Trabajó duro para ganarse el sustento y apoyar a su familia.

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

viejo

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

Él todavía conduce su coche viejo.

A1 verb /pʊt/

put

poner

Meaning

to place something in a particular position; to move to a location

Example

Please put the book on the table.

Por favor, pon el libro en la mesa.

A1 adverb /wen/

When

cuando

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

¿Cuándo llegarás a la estación?

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

viernes

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

Tenemos una reunión de equipo todos los viernes por la tarde.

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

flor

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

Las mariposas se sienten atraídas por las flores coloridas.

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

dar un cabezazo

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

La cabra dio un cabezazo contra la cerca.

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

azúcar

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

Por favor, agrega dos cucharaditas de azúcar a mi café.

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nunca

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

Nunca he visto un atardecer tan hermoso.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

cosa

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

Esta es la cosa que estaba buscando.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

felicidad

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

flor

Meaning

the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms

Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers.

El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.

A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

muy; extremadamente; altamente

Meaning

to a high degree; extremely; greatly

Example

She is very intelligent and works very hard.

Ella es muy inteligente y trabaja muy duro.

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

adiós

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

Ella saludó con la mano y dijo adiós antes de irse de la estación.

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

detener

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

Por favor, deje de hablar durante la película.

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

diez

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

Tengo diez manzanas en la canasta.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lanzar

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Él puede lanzar la pelota muy lejos.

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.

A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

su

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Example

The company changed its logo last year.

La compañía cambió su logo el año pasado.

A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

algunos

Meaning

an unspecified amount or number of something

Example

I have some money in my wallet.

Tengo algo de dinero en mi cartera.

A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pobre; de baja calidad

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Example

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

La familia pobre luchó para llegar a fin de mes.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

bonito; hermoso; atractivo

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

Ella llevaba un vestido bonito a la fiesta.

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.

A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por

Meaning

indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something

Example

The book was written by a famous author.

El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

sopa

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

Tuve un tazón de sopa de pollo para el almuerzo.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

rápido; veloz

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

Ella corre muy rápido por la mañana.

A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

caballo

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

El caballo galopó a través del campo con gran velocidad.

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

estos

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

Estos son mis amigos.

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

fútbol

Meaning

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

Example

They watched a football match on TV.

Vieron un partido de fútbol en la televisión.

A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

arriba

Meaning

towards a higher position or level

Example

He climbed up the ladder quickly.

Él subió rápidamente la escalera.

A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

voluntad

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

Ella asistirá a la reunión mañana.

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

esto

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

Está lloviendo afuera.

A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

suceder

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

¿Qué sucedió en la reunión ayer?

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

extrañar / perderse

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

Realmente echo de menos a mi familia cuando viajo al extranjero.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

camiseta

Meaning

a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar

Example

She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.

Ella compró una nueva camiseta para las vacaciones de verano.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

salir

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

El tren sale a las 6 PM.

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

naranja

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

El atardecer naranja pintó el cielo magníficamente.

A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

cabeza / líder

Meaning

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

Example

She turned her head to look out the window.

Ella giró su cabeza para mirar por la ventana.

A1 adverb /æz/

As

mientras; porque; durante el tiempo que

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

A medida que creces, te haces más sabio.

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

Esa bolsa azul es suya.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

brazo

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

Ella levantó su brazo para hacer una pregunta.

A1 interjection /ɑː/

cortar

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

Corté el papel con tijeras.