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C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

copia
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Envió una copia del contrato al cliente.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

prohibir
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
La escuela prohíbe fumar en el campus.
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

bosques
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
Los bosques proporcionan refugio y alimento para las mariposas.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

dar un golpe rápido
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Él flickó el interruptor para encender la luz.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

cineasta
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Es un cineasta muy conocido en la industria.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

congelar
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
El agua se congela a cero grados Celsius.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
El traje tradicional incluía un fez rojo con un borlón negro.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

persona encargada de un grupo de trabajadores, especialmente en una fábrica o en una obra de construcción
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
El capataz supervisó a los trabajadores en el sitio de construcción.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

excesivo esnobismo
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Su obsesión por la moda fue descartada como simple esnobismo.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

famoso
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Esta área es famosa por su herencia única.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

fuente
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
La fuente en el parque atrae a muchos visitantes.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

fusión
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
El restaurante ofrece una fusión única de cocinas asiática y europea.
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

frágil
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
La pared vieja de ladrillos era frágil y se rompió con solo tocarla.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Su forthrightness la convirtió en una periodista respetada.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

volando
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
El pájaro volando desapareció entre las nubes.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
La empresa fue investigada por fraude con tarjeta de crédito y lavado de dinero.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franquicia
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Él abrió una nueva franquicia de comida rápida en la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festivo; alegre; de fiesta
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La casa se veía festiva con decoraciones coloridas.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

desmayarse
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Se sintió mareado y se desmayó por el calor.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
El complicado rompecabezas confundió a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

falta de seriedad
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
Su falta de seriedad durante la reunión ofendió a sus compañeros.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

familiar; conocido; informal y amistoso
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
Esta canción me suena familiar.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

facción
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Diferentes facciones dentro del partido no estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la nueva política.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

retroalimentación
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Ella pidió a su profesor comentarios sobre su ensayo.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

revolotear
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Las mariposas revoloteaban de flor en flor.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitivo
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La policía lanzó una búsqueda para capturar al fugitivo que escapó de la prisión.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

camarote de proa
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Los marineros guardaron cuerdas extra en el camarote de proa.
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

asustado
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
El niño estaba asustado por el ruido fuerte.
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

fábrica
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Él trabaja en una fábrica de zapatos.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

financiación
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
La startup está buscando financiación de inversores.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

sentir; experimentar; tocar
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Me siento feliz cuando veo a mis amigos.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

ropa o adornos lujosos
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
Ella asistió a la fiesta con su mejor vestimenta.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

enfocado
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Mantenerse enfocado durante las horas de trabajo mejora la productividad.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

lleno
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Las negociaciones estuvieron llenas de tensión e incertidumbre.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

sutilidad, destreza, refinamiento
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
El artista pintó con gran destreza.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

fabricar
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
El testigo fabricó su testimonio para protegerse.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Él se secó el sudor de la frente.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

líquido
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Los movimientos fluidos del artista impresionaron a la audiencia.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

combustible
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
El aumento del costo del combustible ha afectado el transporte y los gastos de calefacción en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

friso
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
El friso sobre la entrada representa escenas de la mitología antigua.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

inconstante; volátil; cambiante;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Su naturaleza inconstante hizo que fuera difícil confiar en sus promesas.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

grasa
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Demasiada grasa en tu dieta puede ser poco saludable.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

cervatillo
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
La cierva protege a su cervatillo de los depredadores.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

florido / ornamentado
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Ella escribió una carta florida llena de frases poéticas.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

preocuparse
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
No te preocupes por los resultados del examen.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

hongo
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Los hongos desempeñan un papel importante en la descomposición de materia orgánica en la naturaleza.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

falda
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
La niña pequeña llevaba una falda rosa a su fiesta de cumpleaños.
B2 adverb /ˈfræŋkli/

Frankly

francamente; abiertamente;
Meaning
honestly; openly; in a direct manner
Example
Frankly, I think this plan needs more consideration.
Francamente, creo que este plan necesita más consideración.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

escandaloso y claramente erróneo
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Fue una clara violación de las reglas.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

furioso; violento; enfurecido;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió el error.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentación
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentación del hábitat amenaza a muchas especies.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

bandera
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Las calles estaban decoradas con banderas nacionales.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

meticuloso
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Ella es meticulosa al mantener la limpieza.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

pelear
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Los soldados luchan por su país.
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

tenedor
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
Por favor, usa un tenedor para comer tu ensalada.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

juguetón; alegre; vivaz
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Los niños juguetones rieron y jugaron en el parque.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

agricultura
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
La agricultura requiere tanto trabajo duro como conocimiento sobre la tierra.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

coquetear
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Ella a menudo coquetea con sus compañeros de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

apasionado, entusiasta
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Ella dio un discurso apasionado sobre el cambio climático.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

morirse de hambre
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Los excursionistas varados comenzaron a morirse de hambre después de varios días sin comida.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
El accidente resultó fatal para el conductor.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

desvanecerse
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Los colores de la foto antigua empezaron a desvanecerse.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inepto, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Su actitud inepta en el trabajo causó varios plazos perdidos.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

discurso pomposo
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de fustián y promesas vacías.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

peca
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Su rostro estaba cubierto de lindas pecas que aparecían cada verano.
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

fétich
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
Los aldeanos trataban la estatua como un fétich poderoso.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

pequeña figura decorativa
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Ella compró una figura de porcelana de una bailarina de ballet.
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

acariciar
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
Ella acarició al gatito suavemente en su regazo.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

fallido
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
El proyecto no logró cumplir con las expectativas.
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

floral
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido floral a la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

fácil; superficial; carente de profundidad
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Su explicación fácil no abordó el problema real.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

más rápido
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt es el corredor más rápido del mundo.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

carne
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
El doctor examinó la herida para ver si había penetrado en la carne
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitación, estimulación
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Su discurso llevó a la fomentación de la violencia en la región.
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

inundación
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
La lluvia intensa causó una inundación en el pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

disputa, enemistad
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Las dos familias han estado en una disputa durante generaciones.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

diversión
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

favorable
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

luchador por la libertad
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
El luchador por la libertad dedicó su vida a la liberación de su patria.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

avión de combate
Meaning
a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights
Example
The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.
El avión de combate voló sobre nuestras cabezas durante el desfile militar.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sensación; sentimiento; emoción
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Ella tenía una extraña sensación de que algo importante iba a suceder.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

florista
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Compramos un ramo en el florista local.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

inestable
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Ella es demasiado inestable para quedarse en un solo trabajo por mucho tiempo.
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

maldito (palabra vulgar para énfasis)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
¡Fue un maldito desastre!
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.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fundamentalmente
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Las dos teorías son fundamentalmente diferentes.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

obtener algo con astucia o engaño
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Él consiguió un boleto gratis pretendiendo ser un invitado VIP.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

parpadear
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La vela parpadeaba en el viento.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

viabilidad
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
La empresa realizó un estudio de viabilidad antes de lanzar el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

fósil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
El fósil de un dinosaurio fue descubierto en las montañas.
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

dedo
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
Ella señaló con su dedo para mostrar la dirección al museo.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objeto permanente, material instalado
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
El accesorio del baño fue instalado ayer.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

fétido, maloliente
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
El olor fétido de la basura era insoportable.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honesto; abierto; directo; sincero
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
ella me dio una opinión franca sobre mi presentación.
B2 noun /fɔːrt/

Fort

fuerte
Meaning
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live and defend
Example
The ancient fort stood on top of the hill for centuries.
El antiguo fuerte se erguía en la cima de la colina durante siglos.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

falso
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Su argumento estaba basado en razonamientos falsos.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

botiquín de primeros auxilios
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Siempre guardo un botiquín de primeros auxilios en mi coche para emergencias.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalidad
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalidad es esencial para ahorrar dinero de manera efectiva.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

seguir
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Los niños siguieron a su maestro al aula.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursión / primer intento
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
La empresa hizo su primera incursión en el mercado internacional.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

finito; limitado
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Tierra tiene recursos naturales finitos.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

la vida vegetal encontrada en una región o hábitat particular
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
La selva amazónica es hogar de una gran diversidad de flora.
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

hongo
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
Un extraño hongo estaba creciendo en el viejo árbol.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

fiebre
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
No pudo ir a trabajar porque tenía fiebre alta.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

fraternal
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Las dos naciones mantienen una relación fraternal.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

tiempo libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

más rápido
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
Este coche es más rápido que el viejo.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

primer plano
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Las flores en el primer plano iluminaron la imagen.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrar
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
El embotellamiento de tráfico frustró a todos los pasajeros.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

seguimiento del enfoque
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Un seguimiento adecuado del enfoque mejora la productividad.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frívolo
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Ella desestimó la queja frívola rápidamente.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agitar o mover algo de manera salvaje; forcejear
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Él agitó sus brazos para mantenerse a flote en el agua.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

figura; imagen; número;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
La cifra de ventas de este trimestre superó todas las expectativas.