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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.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

meta; objetivo; destino;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Su meta es convertirse en doctora y ayudar a personas en comunidades desatendidas.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

saltar alegremente
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Los corderos saltaron alegremente en el campo bajo el sol.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

fallo
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
El ordenador se bloqueó debido a un pequeño fallo en el software.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

grieta, arroyo
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Después de la tormenta, el camino fue cortado por una profunda grieta.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

prenda
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Ella compró una nueva prenda para la fiesta.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

pez guppy
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
El pez guppy es perfecto para los principiantes que quieren comenzar un acuario.
C2 noun /ˈɡrænəri/

granary

granero
Meaning
A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain
Example
The farmers stored their harvest in the village granary.
Los agricultores almacenaron su cosecha en el granero del pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

gratitud
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
ella expresó su gratitud a los médicos que salvaron su vida.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

gesticulaciones
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
Sus gesticulaciones enérgicas hicieron que el discurso fuera más atractivo.
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/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

agarrando / codicioso
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
El niño estaba agarrando fuertemente la mano de su madre.
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.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

genocidio
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Las acusaciones de genocidio levantaron preocupaciones globales.
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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

espantoso
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
La policía descubrió una escena espantosa en el lugar del crimen.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomía
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
París es famoso por su rica tradición en gastronomía.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saltamontes
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
El saltamontes saltó de una hoja a otra.
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 /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 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

generosamente
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Ella donó dinero generosamente para ayudar a los pobres.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
El discurso grandilocuente del político no logró conectar con la gente común.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

nieta
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Su nieta la visita todos los fines de semana.
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

encía; sustancia viscosa
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
El dentista revisó su encía en busca de signos de enfermedad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ɡrɪp/

Grip

agarrón; sujeción firme; empuñadura o asa
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
El escalador perdió su agarre y cayó varios pies antes de que la cuerda de seguridad lo atrapara.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gobernar
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
El presidente gobierna el país sabiamente.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /ɡaɪz/

guise

disfraz
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Se acercó con el disfraz de amigo.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

oro
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
El brazalete de oro brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
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 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 /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

dotado; talentoso
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Ella es una música talentosa que toca varios instrumentos.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

oscuro
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
La atmósfera de repente se volvió oscura.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gerontología
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Ella decidió especializarse en gerontología después de completar la escuela de medicina.
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 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

hender, cobrar precios excesivos
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
Él accidentalmente hizo un agujero en la mesa de madera.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

moler
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Ella muele granos de café cada mañana.
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.
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.
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

grava
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
La entrada estaba cubierta de grava.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

género
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
El romance es su género favorito de películas.
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 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

esférico
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
El científico estudió el cúmulo globular de estrellas.
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 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 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 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

genética
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
La genética juega un papel crucial en los avances en la atención sanitaria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloria; honra; esplendor
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
El atleta se deleitó en la gloria de ganar la medalla de oro olímpica.
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.
B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

verduras de hoja
Meaning
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
Example
Eating greens is important for good health.
Comer verduras de hoja es importante para una buena salud.
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.
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 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

globalizar
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
Muchas empresas globalizan sus operaciones para llegar a mercados internacionales.
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

juego
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
Jugaron un partido de fútbol por la tarde.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

gladiolo
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
El gladiolo se erguía alto y elegante en el macizo de flores.
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.
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 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

una mirada fija; mirar intensamente en una dirección particular
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
Ella cruzó su mirada intensa a través de la habitación llena de gente y sintió su corazón detenerse un momento.
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

abundante
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
Había libros abundantes en la vieja biblioteca.