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C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

flora y fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Las Islas Galápagos tienen una flora y fauna únicas.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

hurón, buscar persistentemente o descubrir algo
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Él sacó los documentos ocultos.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

fundamento
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
Los cimientos del edificio se colocaron con materiales resistentes.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

horno
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
El horno de la fábrica fundió el metal rápidamente.
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.
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

Árbol genealógico
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
Crear un árbol genealógico ayuda a entender la historia familiar.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

a la moda
Meaning
Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas
Example
She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.
Ella siempre usa ropa fashionables en cada fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

escándalo
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
El escándalo fuera del bar llamó la atención de la policía.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

extranjero
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ciudad recibe a cada extranjero con amabilidad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

falsedad; mentira
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
El político fue atrapado difundiendo falsedades sobre su oponente.
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.
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 /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

neblinoso
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
La carretera de la montaña era peligrosa en la mañana neblinosa.
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.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flotilla
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Una flotilla de barcos pesqueros salió del puerto al amanecer.
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.
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 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.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

predestinar
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
Algunos creen que nuestras vidas están predestinadas por el destino.
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.
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.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

fuego
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
El fuego en la chimenea proporcionó calor y un ambiente acogedor.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

frío; helado
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
El clima frío dificultó salir afuera.
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.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

presumir
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
A ella le gusta presumir sus nuevas joyas en las fiestas.
A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

lejos
Meaning
at, to, or by a great distance
Example
The school is far from my house.
La escuela está lejos de mi casa.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

fortuna; suerte; riqueza
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
Hizo su fortuna invirtiendo sabiamente en empresas tecnológicas.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something
Example
She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

carpeta
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
Guardé todas las fotos en una carpeta separada.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

directo
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
Ella fue directa en su crítica a la política.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

pulir
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Los trabajadores pulieron la antigua espada hasta que brilló como nueva.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

antepasado
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Él habla a menudo de sus antepasados con mucho respeto.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

firmemente
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Ella creía firmemente en su decisión.
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.
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 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

florecimiento
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
El jardín alcanzó su punto máximo de florecimiento en primavera.
C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

faceta, aspecto, parte
Meaning
One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.
Example
Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.
Cada faceta del proyecto fue cuidadosamente analizada.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

primeros auxilios
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Él dio primeros auxilios al ciclista herido antes de que llegara la ambulancia.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

protestar enérgicamente
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
El político comenzó a protestar enérgicamente contra la corrupción.
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 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

prevenir de antemano
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
Ellos evitaron la crisis tomando acción inmediata.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

congelado
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
El lago estaba completamente congelado durante el invierno.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

atar, restringir
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Las reglas estrictas limitaban la creatividad de los estudiantes.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

agricultor
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
El agricultor plantó arroz en los campos fértiles esta temporada.
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.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

prometido
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
Sara presentó a su prometido a sus padres durante la cena familiar.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

banquete; festín
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
El banquete de la boda incluyó platos tradicionales de las culturas de ambas familias.
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.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

fugaz
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La juventud es hermosa pero fugaz.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

formalidad
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
La firma del contrato fue solo una formalidad; el acuerdo ya estaba acordado.
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.
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.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

puño; golpe
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Él levantó su puño en victoria después de ganar el campeonato.
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 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

fluctuación
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
El mercado de valores experimenta frecuentes fluctuaciones.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

moda
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Ella siempre sigue la última moda.
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.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

para
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
Este regalo es para ti.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

trabajador independiente
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Ella trabaja como freelancer diseñando sitios web para diferentes clientes.
C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

fingir, simular
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Ella fingió estar enferma para evitar ir a trabajar.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

divertido; extraño; gracioso;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
Él contó una broma divertida que hizo reír a todos.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

borde decorativo / orilla
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
El festival tenía un borde de pequeñas actuaciones independientes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vida animal de una región específica
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La fauna de la sabana africana incluye leones y elefantes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
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.
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

cinco
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
Ella compró cinco manzanas en el mercado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

devoción excesiva o irracional
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Él tiene una fijación por coleccionar sellos raros.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustrado
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Ella se sintió frustrada después de reprobar el examen.
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.
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.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

proteger, defender, evitar
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la buena fortuna proteja contra cualquier peligro en nuestro viaje.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

arroz frito
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Pedimos arroz frito con pollo del restaurante chino.
A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

enfocar
Meaning
To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.
Example
Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.
Concéñtrate en lo que realmente importa para simplificar tu vida.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

furia salvaje o violenta;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Su furia fue evidente cuando descubrió que alguien había robado su bicicleta.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

ingresos fijos
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Las inversiones de ingreso fijo proporcionan rendimientos confiables.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

orilla
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Los niños estaban jugando en la orilla, recogiendo conchas.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

fibra
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en fibra.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

desperdiciar
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Él desperdició sus ahorros en gadgets innecesarios.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

vestíbulo
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Los huéspedes esperaron en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de registrarse.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

factible
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es factible completar el proyecto dentro de dos meses.