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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevante
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Sus comentarios no eran relevantes para la discusión.
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 /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 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

fantasma
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Se decía que la vieja mansión estaba embrujada por el fantasma de su antiguo dueño.
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
El beneficiario debe presentar un informe de progreso cada seis meses.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directrices
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Las pautas para el uso de la IA son esenciales.
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 /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.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

suavemente; con cuidado; con ternura;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Ella tocó suavemente la cara del bebé.
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.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeza
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeza del Coliseo atrae a millones de visitantes.
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 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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardín
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Ella pasó su mañana cuidando las rosas en su hermoso jardín.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

graduado
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Ella se graduará de la universidad el próximo año.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

gentil
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Siempre fue amable con los niños.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

desliz
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
El desliz del político se propagó rápidamente en las redes sociales.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

quejarse / un tipo de ave
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Él siempre se queja de las largas horas de trabajo.
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 /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 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.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfacción
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratificación instantánea de las redes sociales afecta la paciencia.
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 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 /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 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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

genealogista
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
El genealogista descubrió registros que datan del siglo XVIII.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

reunión
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Asistimos a una reunión familiar el fin de semana pasado.
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 /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

guardia; vigilante
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
El guardia de seguridad revisó la identificación de todos antes de permitir la entrada al edificio.
C2 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.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
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 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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

granadero
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
El granadero estaba orgulloso en la parte delantera del regimiento.
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.
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 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 /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.
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 /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.
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 /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.
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 /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 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.
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 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.
A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

generalmente
Meaning
in most cases; usually; as a rule
Example
He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.
Él generalmente llega al trabajo antes de las 9 a.m.
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 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

genuinamente
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Ella genuinamente se preocupa por el medio ambiente.
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.
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.
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/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 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.
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.
A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

dar
Meaning
to freely transfer something to someone
Example
I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.
Doy regalos a mis amigos en sus cumpleaños.
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.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

felicidad
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 /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 /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

pez hoja gangético
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
El pez hoja gangético se encuentra comúnmente en los ríos de Bangladesh.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
La idea todavía estaba en su etapa germinal.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

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

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

donante
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Ella siempre fue una generosa dadora a la caridad.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

género
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
La empresa promueve la igualdad de género al garantizar oportunidades iguales para todos los empleados.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

gasificación
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
La gasificación se usa ampliamente para producir gas combustible a partir del carbón.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

perforar con cuernos
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
El toro goreó al matador durante la pelea.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

valor, iniciativa
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
Hace falta mucho valor para comenzar tu propio negocio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

gaceta
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
La promoción fue anunciada oficialmente en la gaceta del gobierno la semana pasada.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gobernador
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
El gobernador dirigió a los ciudadanos sobre las próximas elecciones.