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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.
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 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 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 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

negar
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Nadie pudo negar las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinea (moneda británica antigua)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La moneda antigua valía una guinea.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles para comprar verduras y leche.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

satisfacer, contentar
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Le dio placer saber que su trabajo fue apreciado.
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.
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 ɡrɪd

grid

reja
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
La red nacional de energía debe ser mejorada.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bondad
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Su bondad era evidente en la forma en que trataba a los demás.
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.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

adivinar
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
¿Puedes adivinar la respuesta?
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 /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

glosario
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
El libro de texto incluye un glosario útil al final para definir términos técnicos.
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 /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

flamboyán
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
El árbol Goldmohur floreció hermosamente en el calor del verano.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

sin fundamento; infundado
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Sus acusaciones contra ella eran completamente infundadas.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

renuente
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
Le dio una sonrisa renuente después de la discusión.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jackfruit verde
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
El jackfruit verde se usa a menudo en curris y estofados.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

cocina de barco
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
La cocina de barco estaba llena del olor de la comida recién cocinada.
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.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.
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.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ganso
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
El ganso nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

galera
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
El galeón español llevó tesoros a través del Atlántico.
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.
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 ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jugabilidad
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jugabilidad del equipo fue innovadora.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

geografía
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
Ella estudia geografía para comprender el mundo.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

retorcido
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
El hombre mayor tenía las manos retorcidas por años de trabajo duro.
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

genteel
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Ella habló de una manera gentil que impresionó a los invitados.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Abuelos
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Los abuelos son una parte importante del árbol genealógico.
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 /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.
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 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

guerrillero
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Los combatientes guerrilleros usaron emboscadas para atacar las posiciones enemigas.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Él bebió tres latas de refresco en pocos minutos.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

felicidad
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granular
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado del mercado.
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 /ɡæp/

gap

brecha / espacio
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Hay una gran brecha entre los ricos y los pobres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

girar rápidamente
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
La bailarina giró locamente al ritmo de los tambores.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
El globo estaba lleno de gas.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

afligirse
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Ella continúa de luto por la pérdida de su mejor amiga.
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

gramática
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Ella estudió gramática para mejorar su escritura.
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

grupo
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
Los estudiantes formaron un grupo de estudio.
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 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvánico / intenso
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
La noticia tuvo un efecto galvánico en la audiencia.
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.
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 /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

galvanismo
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
El galvanismo desempeñó un papel clave en los primeros experimentos con electricidad.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rencor
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Ella todavía guarda rencor contra él por lo que ocurrió hace años.
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 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

generar
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La máquina genera electricidad.
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.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

idea principal
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
Perdí el inicio de la conferencia, pero entendí la idea principal del argumento del profesor.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
El gendarme detuvo el coche para una revisión rutinaria.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

calabaza
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
El curry de calabaza en botella estaba delicioso y nutritivo.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

gran risa
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
La audiencia se rió ruidosamente con el chiste del comediante.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxia
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Vía Láctea es la galaxia que contiene nuestro sistema solar y la Tierra.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
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 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

novia
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
Él presentó a su novia a su familia.
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.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

gaviota
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
La gaviota se lanzó hacia abajo para agarrar el pez del agua.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

gasolina
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
El precio de la gasolina ha aumentado significativamente este mes.
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.
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.