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C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries es una empresa líder en semiconductores.
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 /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 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

espantoso
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La escena del crimen fue espantosa.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

charlatán; hablador; parlanchín
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
El charlatán viejo en la cafetería hablaba durante horas sobre sus viajes.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

genitivo
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
En inglés, el caso genitivo a menudo se muestra con un apóstrofe y 's'.
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dios
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Las personas en diferentes culturas adoran a Dios de diversas maneras.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La sinagoga acogió tanto a judíos como a gentiles.
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 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

grosella
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Las grosellas son ricas en vitamina C y hacen excelentes mermeladas.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

tosco
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Sus comentarios toscos avergonzaron a todos en la fiesta de cena.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

comer con avidez / valle estrecho entre montañas
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Ellos se atiborraron de pizza después de la caminata.
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.
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 /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestar
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La madre ballena gestates a su cría por más de un año.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glaciares
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
El glaciar se está derritiendo lentamente debido al cambio climático.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

extremadamente hermoso; atractivo; visualmente impresionante
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
La novia se veía absolutamente hermosa.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excesivamente brillante y llamativo
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La habitación estaba decorada con luces de neón excesivamente brillantes.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; atractivo; encanto;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
El glamour de Hollywood atrajo a jóvenes actores de todo el mundo.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

guardián; tutor
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Después de que sus padres murieron, su tío se convirtió en su guardián legal y se encargó de su cuidado.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

gente noble
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
La gente noble de la ciudad se reunió para el baile anual.
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

guirnalda; corona de flores;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
La novia llevó una hermosa guirnalda floral durante la ceremonia tradicional.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

glotón
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
Era conocido como un glotón que podía terminar tres grandes pizzas en una sola sentada.
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.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

papilla
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
El paciente enfermo solo pudo comer papilla.
B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

garantía
Meaning
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
Example
The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.
La empresa garantiza un reembolso si el producto está defectuoso.
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 /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

gástrico / problemas del estómago
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
Ella fue recetada con medicina para sus problemas gástricos.
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

galón
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
Él compró un galón de leche.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

recoger
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
El periodista recopiló hechos de varias fuentes.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

gris
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Las nubes grises indicaron que la lluvia venía.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigante
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
La empresa hizo una inversión gigante en tecnología.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

crecimiento
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
El crecimiento económico mejora las condiciones de vida.
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.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

bata
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Se veía elegante con su bata de noche en la ceremonia de graduación.
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 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
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 /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

guante / desafío
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
El caballero arrojó su guante como señal de desafío.
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.
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 /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

felicidad
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

chico
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ese chico allá es mi mejor amigo.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

tormenta; viento fuerte de 7 a 10 en la escala de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Los botes de pesca regresaron al puerto temprano debido a la tormenta que se acercaba.
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.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

metedura de pata
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Cometió un gran error durante la reunión al olvidar el nombre del cliente.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

alemán
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Ella está aprendiendo alemán para estudiar en el extranjero.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

gestos
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Los gestos efectivos añaden énfasis a un discurso.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

adiós
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Ella saludó con la mano y dijo adiós antes de irse de la estación.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

alegremente; con alegría
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Los niños bailaron alegremente en el festival.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

sonido desagradable / rejilla de metal
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
La voz desagradable del maestro hacía difícil concentrarse.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

efecto invernadero
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
El efecto invernadero está aumentando las temperaturas globales.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mirar con los ojos muy abiertos
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Los turistas miraban asombrados los rascacielos altos.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

alegría; ambiente festivo;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
La recepción de bodas estuvo llena de alegría, risas y celebraciones alegres.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentileza; refinamiento
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Su natural gentileza y gracia la hicieron popular entre los círculos de alta sociedad.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

guiar
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
La maestra guía a los estudiantes.
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

felicidad
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

gradualmente; poco a poco
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
El clima gradualmente se volvió más cálido en primavera.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

pendiente
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
El ciclista luchó para subir la empinada pendiente de la colina.
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

persona molesta
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
El periodista era una persona molesta, constantemente cuestionando las políticas del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

gravedad
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
El juez habló con gran gravedad.
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.
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.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

jugar videojuegos o juegos competitivos
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
El gaming se ha convertido en una industria multimillonaria.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

plancha
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Ella cocinó panqueques en la plancha caliente.
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.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

propina
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
El camarero recibió una generosa propina por su excelente servicio.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

sensible
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
Mantenerse grounded durante situaciones difíciles ayuda a la resiliencia.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

regodearse
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Él no pudo evitar regodearse sobre el fracaso de su rival.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

pandilla
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
La pandilla fue arrestada por la policía anoche.
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.
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

hendidura / ritmo
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
El DJ mantuvo a la multitud bailando al ritmo.
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

garrote
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
El asesino intentó garrotear a su objetivo en el callejón.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

equipo / aparato
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
El escalador empacó todo su equipo antes de comenzar el viaje.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

estrafalario
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Ella llevaba un collar estrafalario que chocaba con su elegante vestido.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

ventoso
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Fue un día frío y ventoso junto al mar.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

cedente
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
El cedente transfirió los derechos de propiedad a la organización sin fines de lucro.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

cabeza de serpiente gigante
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
La cabeza de serpiente gigante es un feroz depredador que puede sobrevivir fuera del agua durante horas.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

gimnasio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Él va al gimnasio todas las mañanas para hacer ejercicio.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

obtener
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Él espera ganar experiencia de este trabajo.
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

claros en el bosque
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
Descansaron en un claro soleado después de su largo paseo.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

quejarse
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Él siempre está quejándose del clima.
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

gráfico; visual; vívido;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
El diseño gráfico era colorido y llamativo.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

gránulo
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
Cada gránulo de sal brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

gastritis
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
El médico lo diagnosticó con gastritis después de su endoscopia.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

ganso macho
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
El ganso protegió a su familia del perro que se acercaba.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

escritura o dibujos hechos de manera ilegal en una pared u otra superficie en un lugar público
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Las paredes del metro estaban cubiertas con graffiti colorido creado por artistas locales.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.