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B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

basura; desechos
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
Por favor, saque la basura antes de que llegue el camión de recolección mañana por la mañana.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

garaje
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Estacionó su coche en el garaje para protegerlo de la tormenta de granizo.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

nota, grado
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
El profesor calificó todos los papeles para el fin de semana.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

mirar fijamente
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
Los turistas miraban fijamente a la celebridad caminando por la calle.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glotón
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Su apetito glotón sorprendió a todos en la mesa del comedor.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

generalizar
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es incorrecto generalizar basándose en unas pocas experiencias.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

invernadero
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Los agricultores construyeron un gran invernadero para cultivar tomates en el invierno.
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

felicidad
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

gracia, elegancia
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
Ella se movió con gracia sobre el escenario.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

origen, génesis
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
El génesis de Internet cambió el mundo para siempre.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

pimiento verde
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Ella añadió chile verde picado a la ensalada para más picante.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulación
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Su discurso estaba lleno de gesticulaciones apasionadas.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

demacrado
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Después de semanas de enfermedad, se veía pálido y demacrado.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

ginecología
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en ginecología después de la escuela de medicina.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

destello
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Apareció un destello de esperanza en sus ojos.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relacionado con el hielo o los glaciares
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Las montañas estaban cubiertas con hielo glacial.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

relacionado con los órganos reproductivos
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
El doctor explicó la importancia de la higiene genital.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

directriz
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
La empresa emitió nuevas directrices para la seguridad de los empleados.
A2 adjective /ɡriːk/

greek

Griego (relacionado con Grecia)
Meaning
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
Example
We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida griega en el restaurante.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

agradecido
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Estoy agradecido por tu amabilidad y apoyo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

suavemente; con cuidado; con ternura;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Ella tocó suavemente la cara del bebé.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

innecesario
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
La película fue criticada por su violencia innecesaria
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

gladiador
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
El gladiador luchó valientemente en la arena.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

felicidad
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandioso
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Él tenía planes grandiosos de construir una ciudad futurista en el desierto.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

torpe
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
El adolescente se sintió torpe en su traje grande.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

generosidad
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La generosidad del multimillonario fue evidente en sus numerosas donaciones caritativas a los hospitales.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

quejoso
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Él es un gruñón por la mañana antes del café.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

géiser
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
El géiser erupcionó, disparando agua muy alto hacia el cielo.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

dado
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es un hecho dado que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

alto y torpe
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
El adolescente torpe tropezó mientras intentaba bailar.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

genealogía
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Pasó años investigando la genealogía de su familia.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

distorsionado
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
La transmisión de radio estaba llena de mensajes distorsionados.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

energía verde
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
La energía verde reduce el daño ambiental.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directrices
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Las pautas para el uso de la IA son esenciales.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granular
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
El azúcar comenzó a granularse cuando se enfrió.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

geográfico
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La posición geográfica del país lo convierte en un importante centro comercial.
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

sociedad geriátrica
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
Una sociedad geriátrica requiere sistemas de atención médica especializados.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

gangrena
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Si no se trata, la herida puede llevar a la gangrena.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

brillante; resplandeciente; centelleante
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes llenaron el cielo claro de la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

espantoso
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La policía descubrió una escena de crimen espantosa.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

bueno; excelente; beneficioso;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Ella es una buena estudiante.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

brillar
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Su vestido brilló bajo las luces del escenario.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un resplandor débil
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un resplandor de esperanza brilló en sus ojos.
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

orientado a metas
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
Ser orientado a metas es crucial para alcanzar el éxito.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

rallar, irritar
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Ella ralló el queso para el plato de pasta.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

pez de cristal
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
El pez de cristal es conocido por su cuerpo transparente y su naturaleza pacífica.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

guante
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes para proteger sus manos del frío.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

fantasma
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Se decía que la vieja mansión estaba embrujada por el fantasma de su antiguo dueño.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

quejarse / un tipo de ave
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Él siempre se queja de las largas horas de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesco
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
La escultura era tan grotesca que asustó a los niños.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

una capa brillante o lustrosa; brillo de labios
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Ella aplicó un brillo transparente en sus labios para darles un aspecto brillante y saludable.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

hablar de manera incomprensible
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
El hombre asustado comenzó a hablar de manera incomprensible cuando vio al fantasma.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grano
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
El agricultor almacenó grandes cantidades de grano en el granero después de la cosecha.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

galaxias
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
Las galaxias distantes contienen pistas sobre el universo temprano.
A2 adjective /ˈɡoʊldən/

Golden

dorado
Meaning
having the color of gold; bright yellow
Example
The golden sunset painted the sky beautifully.
El atardecer dorado pintó el cielo hermosamente.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

amable; cortés; generoso;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Ella fue muy amable y agradeció a todos por su ayuda.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

manipular los límites de los distritos electorales
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Se acusó al partido gobernante de tratar de manipular los distritos para asegurar más escaños.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardín
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Ella pasó su mañana cuidando las rosas en su hermoso jardín.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

genio
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein fue reconocido como un genio por sus innovadoras contribuciones a la física.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

viga (de acero)
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
Las vigas de acero sostuvieron el peso del puente.
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

ginecocracia
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
La tribu antigua era conocida por su ginecocracia, donde las mujeres ocupaban todas las posiciones de poder.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

gorila
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
El gorila golpeó su pecho para mostrar dominio.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de lenguaje pomposo y vacío.
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rudo
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
A pesar de su comportamiento rudo, era muy amable.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorioso; famoso;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
El atardecer fue absolutamente glorioso.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crepúsculo
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Caminamos a casa juntos en el tranquilo crepúsculo.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

amable
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Ella nos saludó con una sonrisa amable.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

remolino, corriente oceánica circular
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
El gran parche de basura del Pacífico está atrapado en un remolino.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

personal de tierra
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
El personal de tierra preparó el avión para el despegue.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

género
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
El tigre pertenece al género Panthera.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable que disfruta conocer gente nueva.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustativo
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
El restaurante ofreció una experiencia gustativa única.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

con gusto y placer
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Con gusto te ayudaría con tu tarea.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

pez dorado
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
El pez dorado nadaba en círculos alrededor de su pecera de vidrio.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

relacionado con la glucosa
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Los alimentos con alto índice glucémico causan un aumento rápido del azúcar en la sangre.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mirar con la boca abierta
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La multitud se quedó boquiabierta ante el asombroso truco de magia.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genético
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Los rasgos genéticos influyen en las características físicas.
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

suéter
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
Él usó un suéter cálido durante la fría noche de invierno.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

estructura geológica
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Los científicos estudiarán la estructura geológica de la luna.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegante; suave; refinado; de belleza en movimiento o comportamiento
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
La bailarina se movió con elegante gracia.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

gráficos
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
El sitio web utiliza gráficos impresionantes para atraer visitantes.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

globoso
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
El cactus tiene frutos grandes y globosos.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibón
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
El gibón se balanceaba con gracia entre los árboles usando sus largos brazos.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

entusiasmo
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Ella cantó la canción con gran entusiasmo.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

pasar por alto
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Él trató de pasar por alto sus errores durante la reunión.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

perforar con cuernos
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
El toro goreó al matador durante la pelea.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

pegajoso
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
El arroz pegajoso se pegó en la olla.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objeto esférico; la tierra; un modelo esférico de la tierra
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
El maestro usó un globo para mostrar a los estudiantes las ubicaciones de diferentes países.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

generalidad
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
El discurso estaba lleno de generalidades y carecía de detalles concretos.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

chica
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
La chica estaba jugando con sus amigos en el parque.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

gobernanza
Meaning
The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.
Example
Effective governance ensures sustainable development.
La gobernanza efectiva asegura el desarrollo sostenible.
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
Su sonrisa ingenua conquistó el corazón de todos.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

buscar atención o aplausos comportándose de manera ostentosa
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
El actor fue acusado de hacer granstand durante el evento benéfico.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

rallador
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Usa el rallador para rallar queso para la pizza.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

nieto o nieta
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Les encanta pasar tiempo con su nieto o nieta los fines de semana.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

generaciones
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
El árbol genealógico abarca varias generaciones.
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

jugador
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
El jugador experimentado sabía cuándo retirarse y cuándo hacer una gran apuesta.
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

piel de gallina
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
La película de terror me dio piel de gallina.
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

gigante; ser mitológico o imaginario de tamaño humano pero superhumano
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
El gigante tecnológico anunció ganancias récord por tercer trimestre consecutivo.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

gerontocracia
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
El país era visto como una gerontocracia, dominada por líderes ancianos.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

parrilla / asar
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Asamos algo de pollo para la cena.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

ráfaga de viento repentina
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
Una ráfaga poderosa de viento derribó las sombrillas exteriores en el café.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

torcer
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Las raíces del árbol comenzaron a torcerse alrededor de las piedras.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

malhumorado; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Estaba malhumorado toda la mañana porque no durmió bien.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

uvas
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Ella compró un racimo de uvas en el mercado.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
El beneficiario debe presentar un informe de progreso cada seis meses.
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
El soldado limpió su arma después de la sesión de entrenamiento.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.