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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 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnomo
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estatua de gnomo.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

exceso de suministro
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Había un exceso de smartphones baratos en el mercado.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

generaciones
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
El árbol genealógico abarca varias generaciones.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

mueca
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Él hizo una mueca cuando probó la fruta agria.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
El mosquito zumbaba alrededor de mi cabeza mientras leía.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

gestación
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
El periodo de gestación de un elefante es casi dos años.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

piedra de afilar
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
El herrero afiló su cuchilla en la piedra de afilar.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golf
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
El golfo Pérsico es una vía fluvial importante para el transporte internacional de mercancías y petróleo.
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.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

gran pena; dolor profundo
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
La familia estaba abrumada por el dolor después de perder a su querido animal.
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.
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 /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

anillo de oro
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Él le dio un hermoso anillo de oro para su aniversario.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

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

gaseous

gaseoso
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
El dióxido de carbono es una sustancia gaseosa.
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.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grano
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
El agricultor almacenó grandes cantidades de grano en el granero después de la cosecha.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

arrodillarse como señal de reverencia o adoración
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Los adoradores se arrodillan ante el altar.
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.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

gruñir
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
El perro gruñó al extraño.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

generación; producción;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Cada generación enfrenta desafíos únicos que dan forma a su visión del mundo y valores.
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.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

gourmet
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Fueron a un restaurante gourmet para celebrar su aniversario.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

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

Green

verde
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Las hojas verdes en los árboles se ven frescas después de la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

lápida
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
La lápida tenía su nombre grabado hermosamente.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

planta baja
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
La tienda de comestibles está en la planta baja.
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.
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 /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.
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 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.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

guante
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes para proteger sus manos del frío.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

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

gamut

rango completo
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Sus emociones pasaron del gozo a la tristeza en solo unos minutos.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

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

grotto

gruta
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Los turistas visitaron la gruta oculta detrás de la cascada.
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 /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

personal de tierra
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
El personal de tierra preparó el avión para el despegue.
C1 noun /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

agradecido
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Estoy agradecido por tu amabilidad y apoyo.
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.
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.
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

valientemente
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
Ella aceptó valientemente el desafío a pesar de las dificultades.
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

vientre / valor
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
Él tenía el valor de defender sus creencias.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

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

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
C2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Las linternas brillaban suavemente en la oscuridad.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

brotar
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Las lágrimas empezaron a brotar de sus ojos.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de lenguaje pomposo y vacío.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

metas
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Lograr los objetivos de desarrollo requiere cooperación.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

gansito
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La madre ganso protegió cuidadosamente a sus gansitos.
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

sin gracia
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento sin gracia avergonzó a todos en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

genio
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein fue reconocido como un genio por sus innovadoras contribuciones a la física.
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 /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.
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

creciente
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
Hay una creciente demanda de energía renovable.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

brillar
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
Su vestido brilló bajo las luces del escenario.
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.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grunir
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Ella a menudo gruña sobre el tráfico.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grande; magnífico; excelente;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
El gran palacio impresionó a todos los visitantes.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

algo delicado
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
El velo de la novia estaba hecho de delicada tela de gossamer.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

intenso / obvio
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
Hubo un error obvio en el informe.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

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

Green Chili

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

girth

circunferencia
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
La circunferencia del árbol medía casi cinco pies.
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.