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C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

tonto o de mente débil
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
El hombre de mente débil luchaba por entender instrucciones básicas.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

previsión
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Con un poco de previsión, podríamos haber evitado el problema.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

fricción
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Hubo fricción entre los dos departamentos sobre la asignación de recursos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

fórmula
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
El científico descubrió una nueva fórmula para la medicina.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

higo
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
El árbol de higo en nuestro jardín produce frutas deliciosas cada verano.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

defectuoso
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
El dispositivo dejó de funcionar porque estaba defectuoso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

librepensador
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire fue considerado un gran librepensador de su tiempo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

pájaro joven
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
El pájaro joven estaba tratando de hacer su primer vuelo.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

azotar o flagelar a alguien como una forma de castigo o auto-disciplina
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
En la historia, algunos monjes se flagelaban como penitencia.
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

abrochar
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Por favor, abroche su cinturón antes de que despegue el avión.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

tonto
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Sus comentarios tontos durante la reunión molestaron a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

excesivamente preocupado por la apariencia y la ropa; vanidoso con la vestimenta
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
Su comportamiento foppish y su ropa cara lo hacían destacar.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

finta, movimiento engañoso
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
El boxeador hizo una finta hacia la izquierda antes de golpear hacia la derecha.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

lana de oveja
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
El granjero esquiló el vellón de la oveja cuidadosamente.
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

futurista
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
Las tecnologías futuristas están transformando las industrias en todo el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financiero
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Tomó una decisión financiera sólida al invertir sabiamente.
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

felicidad
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

fusionar
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Los dos metales se fusionaron bajo calor alto.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

falacia, error, razonamiento falso
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
La idea de que el éxito viene fácil es una falacia.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

doblar
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Ella dobló la carta cuidadosamente antes de colocarla en el sobre.
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

renunciar
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
Él renunció a sus viejos hábitos y empezó una nueva vida.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

blando y flojo; falta de firmeza o tono muscular; débil
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Sus brazos flácidos mostraban que necesitaba hacer más ejercicio.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

fantasía
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
Ella tiene una vívida fantasía sobre viajar al espacio.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fiesta, celebración
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
El pueblo celebró una gran fiesta para celebrar la cosecha.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tejido
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
El sastre usó tela de seda para hacer el vestido.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

libertad
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La libertad potencia la auto-expresión.
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

desesperado
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
Ella hizo una llamada desesperada a su familia después del accidente.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

enfrentar
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Ella tuvo que enfrentar muchos desafíos en su nuevo trabajo.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

nevera
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Puse la leche en la nevera después del desayuno.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difícil de complacer; muy particular en los detalles
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Él es tan quisquilloso con su comida que solo come verduras orgánicas.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

favor; ayuda; bondad
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
¿Podrías hacerme un favor y ayudarme a mover esta caja pesada?
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

felicidad
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
Era conocida por su felicidad en las conversaciones y su naturaleza alegre.
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

fumigar
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
Ellos fumigaron el almacén para matar los insectos.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farsa
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La reunión se convirtió en una farsa completa con todos discutiendo.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

felicitar
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Felicitamos a los estudiantes graduados en la ceremonia.
C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

retroceder
Meaning
to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain
Example
He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.
Él no se echó atrás cuando el doctor le dio la inyección.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

fortaleza
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Ella enfrentó las adversidades con gran fortaleza.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

falsificar
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Él trató de falsificar los documentos para evitar impuestos.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

frecuentemente; regularmente; muchas veces
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Ella visita a su abuela con frecuencia los fines de semana.
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.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

amigo
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

fractura; rotura de hueso
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
El doctor confirmó que tenía una fractura en la muñeca.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

festival; fiesta;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
El festival de música atrajo a miles de visitantes de todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

pelaje
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
El pelaje del gato era suave y cálido al tacto.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentado, dividido, incompleto
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
La información estaba fragmentada y era difícil de entender.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

desordenado
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Él llevaba una chaqueta desordenada y vieja que olía a humedad.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

olvidar
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolidad
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
El profesor desalentó la frivolidad durante el examen.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

además
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
El plan es sencillo y, además, es asequible.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federar
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Varios estados se federaron para crear una unión más fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

pronóstico
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo lluvias intensas para todo el fin de semana.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
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.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

despedida
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
La empresa organizó una fiesta de despedida para el gerente que se retiraba.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

autos voladores
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Los autos voladores pronto podrían resolver el problema del tráfico urbano.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

fuerza
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La fuerte fuerza nuclear une las partículas.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

excesivamente ornamentado / rojizo
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
El estilo excesivamente ornamentado del orador hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

además
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
Él es amable y generoso, y además sabio.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

a prueba de tontos
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
El nuevo software tiene un proceso de instalación a prueba de tontos.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

pocos
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
Solo unos pocos estudiantes asistieron a la clase.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

aletear / temblar
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
La mariposa comenzó a aletear sus alas en la luz del sol.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

peluquero
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
El peluquero exhibió abrigos finos en su tienda.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

fungible
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
En finanzas, el dinero se considera un activo fungible.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

entender
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es difícil entender las profundidades del océano.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

despectivo
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Sus comentarios despectivos molestaron al maestro.
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 /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

decreto, mandato
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
La nueva política fue implementada por un decreto real.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

lino
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
El lino se usa a menudo para hacer telas de lino.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

flujo
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
La empresa estaba en un estado de flujo constante durante la reorganización.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitación
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Su facilitación hizo que la reunión fuera fluida.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

defectuoso
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
El diseño defectuoso del coche provocó un retiro del mercado.
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 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fiel; leal; comprometido
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Ella permaneció fiel a sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

persona revolucionaria
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
El activista era un verdadero revolucionario, inspirando a todos a su alrededor para unirse a la protesta.
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.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

previsible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es poco probable que la empresa realice cambios en el futuro previsible.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

una táctica de retrasar la acción legislativa mediante discursos prolongados; usar tal táctica
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
El senador filibusteó durante horas para evitar que se aprobara el proyecto de ley.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

fomentar
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Los buenos maestros desempeñan un papel clave en fomentar la creatividad en los estudiantes.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

fronteras
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
El proyecto expande las fronteras de la exploración espacial.
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

jarrón de flores
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
Ella colocó hermosas rosas en el florero sobre la mesa.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuloso; increíble; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido fabuloso a la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
La honestidad es un principio fundamental de buen liderazgo.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

hecho
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es un hecho que la Tierra orbita alrededor del Sol.
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.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

abstenerse
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Ella se abstuvo de comentar sobre su error.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

formato
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Por favor, envíe su informe en formato PDF antes del final de la semana.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

anterior
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Él es un presidente anterior de la asociación.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
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.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

comida
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
El arroz es una comida común en Asia.
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

acumulación de gas en el sistema digestivo
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
Comer frijoles a veces puede causar flatulencia.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

francmasón miembro
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Su abuelo era un respetado francmasón en la comunidad.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

elogios excesivos
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Él ofreció elogios excesivos a su jefe.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funeral
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Cientos de personas asistieron al funeral para rendir homenaje al querido maestro.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

humerístico
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Estaba siendo humerístico cuando dijo que quería vivir en la luna.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

apropiado; adecuado; saludable; en buena forma física; listo
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
Él está en forma y saludable.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

prometida
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John compró un hermoso anillo de compromiso para su prometida.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

compañero
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Él es un compañero de clase en mi clase.
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.
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

cuatro
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
Ella tiene cuatro libros en su escritorio.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

bueno; excelente; delgado; delicado; de alta calidad
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
Hoy hace buen tiempo.
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.