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C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceñir
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
El caballero ciñó su espada antes de la batalla.
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

charlatanería
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
Su charlatanería hizo difícil concentrarse durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

valor, iniciativa
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Hace falta mucho valor para comenzar tu propio negocio.
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

regalo; donación;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
Ella recibió un hermoso regalo de joyería de su abuela en su cumpleaños.
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.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

gruñir
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Él gruñó mientras levantaba la caja pesada.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

horca
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
El criminal fue llevado a la horca al amanecer.
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

vista rápida
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
Él echó un vistazo al río y se sintió tranquilo.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

galgo
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
El galgo ganó la carrera en la pista de perros.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

jengibre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
El chef añadió jengibre fresco al salteado para realzar su sabor y aroma.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigante
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sirvieron una comida gigante en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

amabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Su amabilidad lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

crecer
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
Las plantas crecen más rápido en primavera.
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

reunirse
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
Las personas se reúnen en el parque para el festival.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

glamoroso; atractivo; de moda;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
La actriz se veía glamorosa en su vestido de diseñador en la ceremonia de premios.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

horca
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
En la Edad Media, los criminales a menudo eran ejecutados en una horca como advertencia pública.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

medidor
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
El medidor de presión mostró que el tanque estaba lleno.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

gesto
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Ella hizo un gesto de bienvenida con las manos para invitar a los invitados a entrar.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

grave
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
El accidente fue un golpe grave para la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

reservado
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Él dio una respuesta reservada al periodista.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
La comida picante puede causar problemas gastrointestinales.
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 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

gobierno
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
El gobierno rechazó las demandas.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

arreglar
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Ella pasa horas arreglando a su perro cada semana.
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.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sonreír ampliamente, a menudo mostrando los dientes
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Ella sonrió felizmente al escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

corte profundo
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Él tenía un corte profundo en su pierna después del accidente.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

suelo
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Los niños jugaron en el suelo cerca de la casa.
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

saludar
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
Ella saludó a sus invitados cálidamente en la puerta.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

jardinero
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
El jardinero plantó hermosas flores en el jardín trasero.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

luchar, pelear
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
La compañía está luchando con dificultades financieras.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

cubierto de hierba
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
El campo cubierto de hierba se extendió hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

cooperación global
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
La cooperación global es esencial para abordar los desafíos climáticos.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

glorificar
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
La película glorifica a los héroes de guerra.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

establecimiento de metas
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
El establecimiento efectivo de metas ayuda a las personas a mantenerse concentradas y motivadas.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

grafito
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
El artista dibujó el retrato con un lápiz de grafito.
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

jirafa
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
La jirafa estiró su cuello para alcanzar las hojas en el árbol alto.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

abuelo/abuela
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mis abuelos viven en un pequeño pueblo cerca de las colinas.
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

innovador
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
Los avances innovadores redefinen la innovación.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

pasarela
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Los marineros bajaron la pasarela para que los pasajeros subieran.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

el más grande
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Él es considerado uno de los más grandes líderes de todos los tiempos.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

incitar
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
Intentó incitar a su oponente a cometer un error.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

genuino
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
Este es un bolso de cuero genuino.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

conciencia global
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
La conciencia global sobre el cambio climático es esencial para los cambios en las políticas.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

mazo
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
El juez golpeó el mazo para llamar al orden en la corte.
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.
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 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ajo
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La receta requiere tres dientes de ajo fresco para realzar el sabor.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

coco verde
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Bebimos agua fresca de un coco verde en la playa.
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.
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.
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

pasar por alto / minimizar
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
El informe pasó por alto los problemas financieros de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

dispositivo
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
A él le encanta comprar los últimos gadgets de cocina.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

microbio
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Lavarse las manos ayuda a prevenir la propagación de los microbios.
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

agarrar
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
Finalmente comprendió el concepto después de la explicación.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

vajilla de cristal
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
El registro de bodas incluyó vajilla de cristal fina.
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.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

contento; alegre; feliz;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Estoy contento de verte después de tanto tiempo.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

agarrar
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Él trató de agarrar la pelota antes de que se fuera rodando.
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 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

mariposa dorada
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
La mariposa dorada es un símbolo de belleza y naturaleza.
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 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

relacionado con la galaxia
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Los fenómenos galácticos observados por el telescopio fueron fascinantes.
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.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

pegamento
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Los niños usaron pegamento blanco para pegar los trozos de papel colorido en su proyecto artístico.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

gambito
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Su gambito inicial en el debate sorprendió a todos.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

arrodillarse
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
él se arrodilló ante su jefe para evitar el castigo.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

injerto; corrupción
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
El jardinero utilizó un injerto para combinar diferentes variedades de manzanos.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

guarnición
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La guarnición defendió la fortaleza contra los invasores.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

gradual
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Los cambios graduales son más sostenibles.
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 /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

gradación
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
La artista usó una sutil gradación de colores en su pintura.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

guardia; vigilante
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
El guardia de seguridad revisó la identificación de todos antes de permitir la entrada al edificio.
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

mirar con enojo
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
Él miró a su rival al otro lado de la habitación con ira.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

valiente, héroe
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
El valiente bombero salvó al niño del edificio en llamas.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

dorado
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
El artesano doró el marco para darle un aspecto lujoso.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

modificación genética
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
La modificación genética mejora la resistencia de los cultivos a plagas y enfermedades.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galería
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galería de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales e internacionales famosos.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

generoso
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Ella es muy generosa con su tiempo y dinero.
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.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

burlarse
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Los fanáticos se burlaron del equipo perdedor.
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

escultura de piedra (de forma grotesca)
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
La antigua catedral tenía gárgolas en cada esquina.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

determinación
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Su determinación y trabajo arduo lo llevaron al éxito.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

mentalidad de crecimiento
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a enfrentar desafíos.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

grave
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
El futuro parecía grave después del desastre.
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 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

gaceta
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
La promoción fue anunciada oficialmente en la gaceta del gobierno la semana pasada.
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.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

vaso
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
Él bebió un vaso de agua fría después del entrenamiento.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

una mirada feroz o enojada; una luz fuerte y deslumbrante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
La mirada severa del maestro silenció a los estudiantes ruidosos de inmediato.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

modo de caminar
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Su marcha lenta mostró que estaba cansado.
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.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

gay
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Salió del armario como gay durante la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

atasco completo o condición de parálisis en el tráfico
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un gran accidente causó un atasco en el centro de la ciudad.
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 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
La hierba brillaba con el rocío de la mañana.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

oscuridad; tristeza; melancolía
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
Las nubes gruesas arrojaron una oscuridad sobre el valle, haciendo que todo pareciera oscuro y sombrío.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

apostar
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Él decidió arriesgar sus ahorros en el mercado de valores.
C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

triste; abatido; melancólico
Meaning
sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy
Example
He looked glum after hearing the bad news.
Se veía triste después de escuchar las malas noticias.
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

conseguir
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
Necesito conseguir algo de leche de la tienda.
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

vistazo momentáneo;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
A través de la ventana, vi un vistazo momentáneo del hermoso jardín detrás de la casa.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

conceder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
La universidad le concedió una beca.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

arboleda / huerto pequeño
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
Ellos caminaban por el huerto de naranjas.
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.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Gran Muralla China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Gran Muralla de China es uno de los monumentos más famosos del mundo.
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

felicidad
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.