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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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

oficial de bandera
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
El oficial de bandera revisó la flota antes de la ceremonia.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

fracasar
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Él fracasó en completar la tarea a tiempo.
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

lucha
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Los soldados luchaban valientemente en el campo de batalla.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

trabajo ornamental delicado, generalmente de oro o plata
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
El collar estaba decorado con intrincados filigríes de oro.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

vado
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Los viajeros decidieron cruzar el río por un vado al amanecer.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

incursión / primer intento
Meaning
A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.
Example
The company made its first foray into the international market.
La empresa hizo su primera incursión en el mercado internacional.
C1 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.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

prohibido; vetado; ilegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido en este edificio.
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.
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.
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.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

menos
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
Menos personas asistieron a la reunión de lo esperado.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

iceberg flotante
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Los osos polares descansaron sobre el iceberg flotante.
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.
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.
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.
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

felicidad
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unidad de distancia (220 yardas o aproximadamente 201 metros)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
El caballo corrió un furlong antes de desacelerar.
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 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forjar, falsificar
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
El herrero forjó una espada fuerte con el hierro.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

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

Fragment

fragmento; trozo;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua enterrados en el suelo.
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.
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.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

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

factory

fábrica
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
Él trabaja en una fábrica de zapatos.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruta
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
El mango es mi fruta favorita.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

francés
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
Disfrutamos de deliciosa comida francesa en nuestro viaje a París.
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

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

Fowl

ave de corral
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
El granjero criaba aves de corral en su jardín trasero para huevos frescos y carne.
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.
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

defecto
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
El diamante tenía un pequeño defecto que apenas se veía.
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.
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 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

someterse a un proceso químico donde los azúcares se convierten en alcohol o ácido; incitar o agitar el cambio
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Las uvas se dejan fermentar durante varias semanas.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

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

Finite

finito; limitado
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Tierra tiene recursos naturales finitos.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gente
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
La gente del campo suele llevar una vida sencilla.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

voltear
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Ella volteó el panqueque en la sartén.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

bandera, estandarte; o una señal de advertencia
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Ellos levantaron la bandera nacional durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

febril, excitado
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
El paciente estaba en un estado febril con alta temperatura.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

fenogreco
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Las semillas de fenogreco tienen un sabor ligeramente amargo y se utilizan comúnmente en la cocina india.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

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

flatter

alabar excesivamente o insinceramente para ganar favor
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Él intentó halagar a su jefe para obtener una promoción.
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.
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

fumigación
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
La fumigación es un método efectivo para controlar las infestaciones de plagas.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

frecuente
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
él hace visitas frecuentes a su abuela.
A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

pescador
Meaning
a person who catches fish as a job or hobby
Example
The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.
El pescador atrapó tres grandes peces en el río hoy.
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

fuselaje
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
Los soldados avanzaron bajo una fusilada de balas.
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.
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 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

inestable
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Ella es demasiado inestable para quedarse en un solo trabajo por mucho tiempo.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

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

financial responsibility

responsabilidad financiera
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
La responsabilidad financiera asegura la estabilidad económica a largo plazo.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

propenso a inundaciones
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesh es una nación deltaica propensa a inundaciones.
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 /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

llamativo, ostentoso
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Él condujo un coche deportivo llamativo por las calles de la ciudad.
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.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

miedo; temor
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Ella superó su miedo a las alturas tomando clases de escalada.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontera o nuevo campo
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La cirugía robótica está explorando una nueva frontera en la medicina.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

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

forensic

Análisis científico aplicado a asuntos criminales o legales
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Los expertos forenses analizan los delitos cibernéticos utilizando herramientas avanzadas.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrɪst/

Forest

bosque
Meaning
a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
Example
We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.
Fuimos de excursión por el denso bosque ayer.
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

batalla cara a cara
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
Los guerreros lucharon una batalla cara a cara con los enemigos.
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.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

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

feat

hazaña
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Escalar el monte Everest fue una hazaña notable.
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.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

archivo
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Él usó un archivo metálico para suavizar los bordes ásperos.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

relacionado con un hijo o hija; mostrar respeto o afecto hacia los padres
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
Él mostró respeto filial cuidando a sus padres ancianos.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fructífero; beneficioso; exitoso;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Nuestra discusión fue muy fructífera y condujo a muchas ideas nuevas.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

pirata
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
El fríbuter asaltó los barcos mercantes a lo largo de la costa.
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.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

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