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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 /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

hambruna
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
La grave sequía provocó una hambruna generalizada en la región.
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 /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

llamativo, colorido o confiado
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Su estilo llamativo atrajo la atención de todos en la fiesta.
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 /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

invención, imaginación
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
La historia de la casa embrujada es solo un producto de su imaginación.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

compañero
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Él es un compañero de clase en mi clase.
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.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

falsificación; fraude; objeto falso
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Se descubrió que la pintura era una falsificación de muy poco valor.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

lleno
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
El vaso está lleno de agua.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

figurado
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Ella usó lenguaje figurado para describir sus sentimientos.
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

perdonar
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
Ella decidió perdonarlo por sus errores.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminar
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Ella terminó su tarea antes de la cena.
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.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flota
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La armada desplegó toda su flota para el ejercicio.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

parpadear
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La vela parpadeaba en el viento.
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 /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

florista
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Compramos un ramo en el florista local.
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.
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

fluididez
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
La fluididez de los movimientos de la bailarina era hipnotizante.
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.
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 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 /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forzoso
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La policía hizo una entrada forzosa en la casa.
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.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

característica
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
El nuevo teléfono tiene una característica única de cámara.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

blando y flojo; falta de firmeza o tono muscular; débil
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
Sus brazos flácidos mostraban que necesitaba hacer más ejercicio.
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

fascista
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
El gobierno fascista socava la libertad.
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

figura; imagen; número;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
La cifra de ventas de este trimestre superó todas las expectativas.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

destello; resplandor
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
Hubo un destello brillante de relámpago seguido de un trueno.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

familia
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
Ella pasa la mayoría de sus fines de semana con su familia.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

caer
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Las hojas caen de los árboles en otoño.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fracción; parte
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población votó en las elecciones locales.
B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

frustración
Meaning
The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.
Example
He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.
Sintió una profunda frustración cuando sus planes fracasaron.
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.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prever
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Ella podía prever los desafíos por delante.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanático
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Ella tiene un interés fanático en coleccionar sellos antiguos.
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.
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

fauno (criatura mitológica)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
La escultura representaba un fauno juguetón bailando en el bosque.
A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

rápido; veloz
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift
Example
She runs very fast in the morning.
Ella corre muy rápido por la mañana.
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.
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.
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

obtener algo con astucia o engaño
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
Él consiguió un boleto gratis pretendiendo ser un invitado VIP.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

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

flummoxed

desconcertado
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Él parecía desconcertado después de escuchar la extraña pregunta.
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.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

marco
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Un árbol genealógico enmarcado puede exhibirse en tu hogar.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

nevera
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Puse la leche en la nevera después del desayuno.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

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

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
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.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

fundamental
Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
La honestidad es un principio fundamental de buen liderazgo.
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.
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

encrespar el cabello o hacerlo desordenado
Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
El clima húmedo hizo que su cabello se encrespara.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

camarote de proa
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Los marineros guardaron cuerdas extra en el camarote de proa.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

marco
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un marco fuerte es vital para la gobernanza.
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

abrochar
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
Por favor, abroche su cinturón antes de que despegue el avión.
C2 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 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.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

flor
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
Las mariposas se sienten atraídas por las flores coloridas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

facción
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Diferentes facciones dentro del partido no estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la nueva política.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

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

franchise

franquicia
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Él abrió una nueva franquicia de comida rápida en la ciudad.
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
El documental sobre la vida marina fue fascinante.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

habilidad natural
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Ella tiene una habilidad especial para el diseño, siempre creando trabajos visualmente impresionantes.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

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

formula

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

fulcrum

punto de apoyo
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
La maestra se convirtió en el fúlcrum del cambio en la escuela.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sin imaginación, común
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Sus dibujos eran simples y sin imaginación.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

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

Forthwith

inmediatamente; sin demora; al instante
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
El gerente ordenó al empleado detener la práctica peligrosa de inmediato.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

cabeza simbólica
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
El rey era simplemente un líder simbólico sin poder real.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

firme; sólido; resistente; que no cede a la presión
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Ella tiene un firme agarre de la cuerda.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

huérfano de padre
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
El niño huérfano de padre dependía del apoyo de su comunidad.
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 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

completamente
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Ella está completamente consciente de los riesgos.
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 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 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

moda pasajera
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Usar ropa neón era un estilo pasajero en los años 80.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

libertad
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La libertad potencia la auto-expresión.
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

factor
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
El clima es un factor importante en la producción de cultivos.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalidad
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La decisión del juez le dio al caso una sensación de finalidad.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

fuegos artificiales
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Los fuegos artificiales iluminaron el cielo durante la celebración de la víspera de Año Nuevo.