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A2 verb /der/

dare

atreverse
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Te desafío a saltar al agua.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

felicidad
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

azul oscuro
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido de color azul oscuro a la fiesta.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Los delfines son conocidos por su comportamiento juguetón e inteligencia.
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

diseñador
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
La diseñadora de moda presentó su nueva colección.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

diario
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
Ella escribió sobre su día en su diario antes de acostarse.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

dirección, instrucciones
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
Él pidió direcciones para la estación de tren.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

decisiones
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Tomar las decisiones correctas a tiempo fue clave para el éxito del proyecto.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

muñeca
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
La niña pequeña abrazó fuertemente su muñeca favorita.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

duda; desconfianza; sospecha
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
No había duda en su mente de que había tomado la decisión correcta.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

docena
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Ella compró una docena de huevos en el mercado.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

lavavajillas
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Instalamos un nuevo lavavajillas en nuestra cocina la semana pasada.
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

entrega; parto
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
La entrega del paquete se retrasó debido a las malas condiciones climáticas.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

diseñar
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Ella diseñará el nuevo logotipo de la empresa.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

tambor
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
El baterista mantuvo un tempo perfecto en su kit de bateria.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discutir
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Necesitamos discutir el proyecto antes de finalizarlo.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

descubrir
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Los científicos descubrieron un nuevo planeta el año pasado.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

de manera diferente
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Ella abordó el problema de manera diferente que sus colegas.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

bailarina
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina se presentó con gracia en el escenario.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

discusiones
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
Las discusiones fomentan la colaboración.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

depender
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Los niños dependen de sus padres para el cuidado.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

felicidad
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

desarrollar
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Desarrolla una marca basada en tu pasión y habilidades.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

cubeta de basura
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Por favor, tire el papel en la cubeta de basura después de usarlo.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

a pesar de
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Continuó su trabajo a pesar de las dificultades.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

discusión
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
El proyecto necesita más discusión antes de avanzar.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
A ella le encanta ver series de drama históricas.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

farmacia
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar medicina para el resfriado.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

seco; libre de humedad o líquido; sin interés o emoción
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
El desierto tiene un clima muy seco.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

dirigir
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Ella dirigió al equipo para completar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

peligro
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Los excursionistas estaban en gran peligro durante la tormenta.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
El mundo se está desplazando hacia una economía digital.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

desaparecer
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

felicidad
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

diccionario
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Busqué la palabra en el diccionario para entender su significado.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

no estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
No estoy de acuerdo con tu evaluación de la situación.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

neerlandés
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Ella disfruta de las pinturas holandesas del siglo XVII.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

duplicar
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
La compañía espera duplicar sus ganancias este año.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

descripción
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Su descripción fue vívida.
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

dentista
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
Necesito visitar al dentista para un chequeo regular.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

ciervo
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Vimos un hermoso ciervo pastando en el prado.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
El médico está investigando una cura para la enfermedad.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

disgustar
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Realmente me disgusta comer comida picante.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

departamento
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de marketing.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

daño; perjuicio
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
La tormenta causó un daño significativo a los edificios costeros.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

diario
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Ella lee el periódico diariamente.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

felicidad
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

morir
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Las flores morirán sin agua.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

computadora de escritorio
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Guardo mis documentos en el escritorio para facilitar el acceso.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

centro de la ciudad
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Pasaron la tarde comprando en el centro de la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

diferencia
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Hay una gran diferencia entre la teoría y la práctica.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

peligroso
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conducir rápido por carreteras heladas es peligroso.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

dieta
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Él sigue una dieta vegetariana estricta.
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

deber
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
Es nuestro deber como ciudadanos votar en las elecciones.
A2 adjective /duː/

Due

vencido; esperado; programado
Meaning
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Example
The assignment is due tomorrow.
La tarea vence mañana.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

sucio; manchado; desagradable; moralmente corrupto
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
La cocina estaba sucia después de cocinar.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directamente
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Ella habló directamente con el gerente sobre sus preocupaciones.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

distancia
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
La distancia entre las dos ciudades es de aproximadamente trescientos kilómetros.
A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

desarrollo
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
El desarrollo de la sociedad bengalí fue obstaculizado.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

cena
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una excelente cena en el nuevo restaurante.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

pato
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
El pato nadó elegantemente a través del lago.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

postre
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Comimos helado como postre después de la cena.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

muerto
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
El viejo árbol está completamente muerto.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

muerte
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La muerte del gran líder fue lamentada por toda la nación.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

conducción
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
A ella le encanta conducir a lo largo de la costa los fines de semana.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

dispositivo, aparato, equipo
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Este dispositivo mejora la eficiencia en el procesamiento de datos.
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

oscuridad; ignorancia;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
El corte de energía sumió a toda la ciudad en la oscuridad.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dibujar
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Ella dibuja hermosos paisajes en su tiempo libre.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

dejar caer / gota
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Ten cuidado de no dejar caer tu teléfono.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

describir
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Ella describió la escena vívidamente.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

burro
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
El burro llevó bolsas pesadas por la montaña.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

conducir
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Mañana conduciré al trabajo por la mañana.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

desastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue un desastre natural que afectó a miles de familias.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

plato
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Por favor, pon el arroz en el plato antes de servir.