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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 /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.
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.
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 /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

felicidad
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

injerto; corrupción
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
El jardinero utilizó un injerto para combinar diferentes variedades de manzanos.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

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

grandson

nieto
Meaning
the son of one's son or daughter
Example
His grandson visits him every weekend.
Su nieto lo visita todos los fines de semana.
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.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

gigante; ser mitológico o imaginario de tamaño humano pero superhumano
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
El gigante tecnológico anunció ganancias récord por tercer trimestre consecutivo.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

uva
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Ella recogió un racimo de uvas de la vid.
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 /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

mareado, muy emocionado
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
Ella se sintió mareada después de girar tantas veces.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

invitado
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Invitamos a varios invitados a nuestra celebración de bodas el fin de semana pasado.
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

geográfico
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
La posición geográfica del país lo convierte en un importante centro comercial.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

culpable
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
Ella se sintió culpable por mentirle a sus padres.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

género
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
El tigre pertenece al género Panthera.
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.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

recoger
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
El periodista recopiló hechos de varias fuentes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 /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 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.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

gay
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Salió del armario como gay durante la universidad.
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 /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 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.
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 /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.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

generar
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La máquina genera electricidad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

una mirada feroz o enojada; una luz fuerte y deslumbrante
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
La mirada severa del maestro silenció a los estudiantes ruidosos de inmediato.
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.
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.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

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

granulate

granular
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
El azúcar comenzó a granularse cuando se enfrió.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

giroscopio
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
El sistema de navegación del avión depende de un giroscopio para la estabilidad.
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 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

gentileza; refinamiento
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Su natural gentileza y gracia la hicieron popular entre los círculos de alta sociedad.
B2 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ɡleɪd/

glade

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

garrote

garrote
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
El asesino intentó garrotear a su objetivo en el callejón.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

con cautela
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
Ella caminó con cautela por el camino helado.
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.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

gran
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Ella dio una gran actuación en el concierto.
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.
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

determinación
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
Su determinación y trabajo arduo lo llevaron al éxito.
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.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

burlarse
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Los fanáticos se burlaron del equipo perdedor.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

gambito
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
Su gambito inicial en el debate sorprendió a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustativo
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
El restaurante ofreció una experiencia gustativa única.
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

genético
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
Los rasgos genéticos influyen en las características físicas.
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/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 /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.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

contento; alegre; feliz;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Estoy contento de verte después de tanto tiempo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

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

garble

distorsionar
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mala conexión telefónica distorsionó sus palabras.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.