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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.
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

tonto; estúpido; ridículo
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
Fue tonto de su parte conducir con tanta lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Después de graduarse, se sintió libre y listo para explorar el mundo.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

plano
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
El camino adelante estaba completamente plano.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

funerario
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
La habitación se llenó de un silencio funerario después del anuncio.
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.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

embargar
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
El banco decidió embargar la propiedad después de meses de pagos perdidos.
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 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginado, deseado
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Él es un pretendiente imaginado a los ojos de la joven.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

flor
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formativo
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
La infancia a menudo se describe como una etapa formativa en la vida.
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.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fondo
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
El gobierno asignó un fondo para la ayuda en caso de desastre.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

castillo de proa
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
Los marineros se reunieron en el castillo de proa después de su turno.
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 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

cumplimiento
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
El sueño de convertirse en doctora finalmente se hizo realidad.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

delante
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
La casa tiene un jardín delante.
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 /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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

primero
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Primero, necesitamos abordar el problema del presupuesto antes de continuar.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

fiduciario
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Los bancos tienen deberes fiduciarios hacia sus clientes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

decaer, agotarse o perder entusiasmo
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Después de horas de trabajo, su energía estaba disminuyendo.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

desliz social
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Cometió un gran desliz social al olvidar su cumpleaños.
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

registrar
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
El guardia de seguridad registró al hombre en la entrada.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

ranurado
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
El jarrón tenía un hermoso diseño ranurado alrededor del borde.
B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

libremente; sin restricciones;
Meaning
without restriction; openly; willingly
Example
She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.
Ella habló libremente sobre sus experiencias durante la entrevista.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

frescura
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
La frescura del aire de la mañana hizo que todos se sintieran vivos.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fascinar
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La actuación del mago fascinó al público.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

febrero
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias este mes.
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.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

campo
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Los niños jugaron al fútbol en el campo.
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.
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 ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funcionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
El nuevo refrigerador ha mejorado la funcionalidad.
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.
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.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

llenar
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Por favor, llene el vaso con agua.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

fe; confianza; creencia religiosa;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Ella tenía una fe inquebrantable en la habilidad de su equipo para tener éxito.
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.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fomentar
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
El programa tiene como objetivo fomentar la creatividad en los jóvenes estudiantes.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

instalación
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
La instalación estaba bien mantenida.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influyente
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
El orador influyente cautivó a toda la audiencia.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
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.
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 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

frenético
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
El mercado de valores experimentó un comercio frenético después del anuncio.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

fundador
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs fue el cofundador de Apple Inc. y revolucionó la computación personal.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

afortunado
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Ella fue afortunada de escapar del accidente sin heridas.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

vuelo / vuelo
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Nuestro vuelo a Londres se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

fachada
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La fachada de vidrio del edificio reflejaba el atardecer.
B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

ficción
Meaning
Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
Example
She enjoys reading science fiction novels.
A ella le gusta leer novelas de ciencia ficción.
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

a tiempo completo
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
Ella trabaja a tiempo completo como profesora.
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

primero
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
Ella fue la primera en llegar a la reunión.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fábula
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Las fábulas de Esopo son famosas por enseñar valiosas lecciones a través de historias simples.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

quisquilloso
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
La niña es muy quisquillosa con lo que come.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

fatalismo
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Él abrazó el fatalismo, creyendo que nada de lo que hiciera podría cambiar su destino.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Los depósitos fluviales indicaron la presencia de un antiguo sistema fluvial.
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.
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 /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

asustar
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
El ruido fuerte asustó al niño.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

relacionado con los gatos
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Sus movimientos eran gráciles y casi felinos en su elegancia.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

preconocimiento
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
El profeta afirmó tener preconocimiento del evento.
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

bandada
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
Los turistas se aglomeraron en la playa durante el verano.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

prólogo
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
El prólogo del libro fue escrito por un historiador famoso.
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

formular
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
La empresa debe formular una estrategia para la expansión.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

ponerse rojo / limpiar con agua
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Ella se sonrojó de vergüenza cuando se dio cuenta de su error.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

encontrar
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
No puedo encontrar mis llaves en ninguna parte.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

temerario
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
Fue temerario de su parte escalar la montaña sin el equipo adecuado.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolerancia
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Ella mostró una notable tolerancia durante la acalorada discusión.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

feminista
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
Ella orgullosamente se llama a sí misma feminista y lucha por la igualdad de género.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotar
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
El bote comenzó a flotar suavemente por el río.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

destino
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Muchas personas creen que el destino determina el curso de sus vidas.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

cuatro personas o cosas
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
El cuarteto disfrutó de un juego de golf juntos.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

frágil
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
Ten cuidado con ese jarrón, es muy frágil.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

grasas
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Las grasas saludables de los frutos secos y los aguacates apoyan la función cerebral.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

femenino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo muy femenino de vestir.
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.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

pez plano
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Los peces planos como el lenguado y el platija son excelentes para asar a la parrilla.
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 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.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

perturbar
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Ella no se perturbó por la pregunta inesperada.
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 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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
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 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.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

fatalmente
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
El accidente hirió fatalmente a dos pasajeros.
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

astuto
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
Él ideó un plan astuto para ganar el juego.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; concluyente; decisivo; último
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
Este es el examen final del semestre.