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C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

delincuente
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
El delincuente fue sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
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.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

gripe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Se quedó en casa porque tenía gripe.
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

surco
Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
El agricultor hizo surcos en el campo.
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 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

invención falsa
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
El artículo estaba lleno de invenciones falsas y reclamos engañosos.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
La auditoría reveló fraude en los estados financieros.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

pescadero
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
Compré salmón fresco del pescadero local.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

patio
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
El coche estaba estacionado en el patio del hotel.
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.
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 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

aficionado
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Él es un aficionado a las aves raras.
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 /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

freír hasta que se vuelva crujiente y rizado
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
El tocino comenzó a chisporrotear en la sartén.
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

cerca
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
Ellos construyeron una cerca alrededor del jardín.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

infructuoso; inútil; fútil;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Después de horas de búsqueda, sus esfuerzos resultaron infructuosos.
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

criatura voladora
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
Los pájaros, los murciélagos y los insectos son ejemplos de criaturas voladoras.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

intermitente
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Él tuvo un sueño intermitente debido a la tormenta.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

volar
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Los pájaros vuelan hacia el sur para el invierno.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

previsión
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Su previsión ayudó a la empresa a evitar pérdidas financieras.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

fidelidad y lealtad
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
El caballero juró fidelidad a su rey.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

antepasados
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Debemos honrar las tradiciones de nuestros antepasados.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justamente; moderadamente; razonablemente
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
El examen fue bastante fácil, pero algunas preguntas fueron desafiantes.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantástico; maravilloso; excelente
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
¡La película fue absolutamente fantástica!
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

pequeña debilidad
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
A pesar de sus pequeñas debilidades, ella lo quería.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

principiante, inexperto, recién establecido
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
La empresa principiante necesita inversión.
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 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

presagio ominoso
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
Ella sintió una profunda sensación de presagio ominoso al entrar en la casa abandonada.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

debilidad; defecto; falla
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Su única debilidad es que habla demasiado durante las reuniones.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

favorito
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
El chocolate es mi sabor de helado favorito.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

miedo; susto; pavor
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
El fuerte trueno le dio tal susto que dejó caer su taza de café.
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

irritable; problemático; difícil de controlar
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
El niño fractioso se negó a seguir cualquiera de las instrucciones del maestro.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

descubrimiento, conclusión o resultado obtenido después de una investigación
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La científica publicó sus hallazgos en una revista de prestigio.
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 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalizar
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
El tratado fue finalizado después de las discusiones.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexible; fácil de adaptar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Ella tiene un horario de trabajo flexible que le permite trabajar desde casa.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas favorables
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
El invierno ofrece condiciones climáticas favorables para la agricultura.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

actor de cine
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
El actor de cine recibió elogios generalizados por su actuación.
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.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

confundir
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La pregunta inesperada lo confundió.
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.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

pasión o entusiasmo
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Habló con gran fervor sobre su visión para la empresa.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

predecir
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
El anciano afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

adelante
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Las tropas se movieron hacia adelante para asegurar el puente.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

amueblar, proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Ellos amueblaron la nueva casa con muebles modernos.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
El bombero salvó a la familia del edificio en llamas.
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.
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

fortificación
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Las fortificaciones protegieron la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

faccionado
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
El debate se volvió faccioso, dividiendo al comité en campos rivales.
B1 noun fləʊ

flow

flujo
Meaning
The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream
Example
The flow of information must be secured.
El flujo de información debe ser asegurado.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

alimentar
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Ella alimenta a los pájaros todas las mañanas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

gran libro o manuscrito
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
La biblioteca alberga un antiguo folio de Shakespeare.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

adulación
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Su constante adulación hizo que todos sospecharan de sus verdaderas intenciones.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

forma / formulario
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Los estudiantes completaron el formulario de registro.
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
Los niños son libres para jugar afuera.
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.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

rana
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La rana saltó desde la almohadilla de lirio al estanque.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

derribar, talar
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Los leñadores talaron varios árboles en el bosque hoy.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

gusto; imaginación o fantasía
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
El niño tenía una inclinación por convertirse en un astronauta famoso cuando creciera.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

finanzas
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
La compañía obtuvo financiamiento de un banco importante.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

anteriormente; antes
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
El edificio era anteriormente una escuela, pero ahora es un centro comunitario.
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

espuma
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
Las olas chocaron contra las rocas, creando espuma blanca en la orilla.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

temeroso
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Ella tenía miedo de caminar sola por la noche.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

granja
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Ellos viven en una granja con muchos animales.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificador
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La policía arrestó a un falsificador que había estado vendiendo pinturas falsas.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

felicidad
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avanzar
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Ella estudió mucho para avanzar en su carrera.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transportar en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
El bote transportó a los pasajeros a través del río.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

fundible
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
El ingeniero usó una aleación fundible en el experimento.
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

facilitar
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
La buena infraestructura facilita el crecimiento económico.
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 /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
El concierto terminó con un espectacular final.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

fanatismo
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
El fanatismo religioso puede llevar a la intolerancia y al conflicto.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

harina
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Ella mezcló la harina con agua para hacer la masa para el pan.
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

despojar/criticar severamente
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
El chef despojó el pescado antes de cocinarlo.
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.
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

enemigo
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
El caballero luchó valientemente contra su enemigo.
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

fútil
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
Sus intentos de cambiar la situación fueron inútiles.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

vivaz; energético; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
El cachorro juguetón corrió alrededor del jardín de manera juguetona.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

de primera mano; directamente
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
Experimenté el terremoto de primera mano.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

frustrar
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La policía frustró el intento de robo.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

película
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ellos vieron una película juntos el fin de semana.
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.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructificar
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Las nuevas políticas ayudarán a fructificar el potencial económico de la región.
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

moda pasajera, tendencia
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
La nueva dieta se convirtió en una moda pasajera entre los adolescentes.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

función
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
La principal función del corazón es bombear sangre.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

inquieto
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
El bebé estuvo inquieto toda la noche y no pudo dormir.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

fluidez
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Ella habla inglés con fluidez notable.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatiga
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
La falta de sueño conduce a una fatiga extrema.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formalmente
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
El acuerdo fue firmado formalmente por ambas partes.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomentar
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
El líder rebelde trató de fomentar el descontento entre la gente.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terreno de feria
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
El pueblo montó atracciones y puestos en el terreno de feria para el festival anual.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

fortaleza
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Cocinar es definitivamente su fortaleza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financista
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
El financista asesoró a la empresa sobre sus inversiones.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuar
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Los precios de las acciones fluctúan debido a las condiciones del mercado.