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C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

lazo
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
El vaquero lasso al caballo rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

obrero
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
El obrero trabajó largas horas en la obra.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paisaje
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante con sus picos cubiertos de nieve y valles verdes.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

langosta
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
La langosta se sirvió con mantequilla derretida y limón.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

lungi
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
Llevaba un cómodo lungi mientras descansaba en casa.
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

lavar
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
Ella lavó su cara con agua fría.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

litro
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
La receta requiere dos litros de agua.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

suerte
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
Ella tuvo buena suerte en su entrevista de trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

estilo de vida
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
Un estilo de vida saludable incluye ejercicio regular y una dieta equilibrada.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

afecto; gusto; inclinación
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Ella ha desarrollado un gusto por la música clásica.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

vida / sustento
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Él gana su sustento como maestro.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Ganó un coche en la lotería nacional.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

desigual, torcido
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
El pastel se veía desigual después de ser decorado rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

lazo
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
El vaquero lanzó su lazo para atrapar el caballo extraviado.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

leona
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
La feroz leona protegió a sus cachorros del peligro.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

alfabetizado; educado; bien educado
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Ella es una persona muy alfabetizada que lee extensamente.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

exuberante
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
El exuberante bosque estaba lleno de vida.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

menos
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Esta es la opción más barata disponible.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

linóleo
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Decidieron cubrir el piso de la cocina con linóleo.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

producción de leche
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
El doctor explicó que la lactación es un proceso natural después del parto.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

límite; restricción
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Hay un límite de velocidad en esta carretera.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

cuidar de
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Ella cuida de su hermano menor mientras sus padres trabajan.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

demandante
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
El tribunal citó a ambos demandantes para la audiencia.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logotipo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
El logotipo de la empresa fue rediseñado para reflejar su nueva imagen.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

torno
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
El carpintero usó un torno para dar forma al tazón de madera.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

piedra caliza
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
El antiguo edificio estaba hecho de bloques de piedra caliza
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

difamación
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación después de publicar falsas afirmaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sin ley; anárquico; desordenado; criminal
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ciudad fronteriza era conocida por su comportamiento sin ley y el caos.
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

bajo
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
El río está en su nivel más bajo en años.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

latencia
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
La alta latencia en los juegos en línea puede causar problemas de retraso.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de larga duración
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Tienen una relación de larga duración con sus proveedores.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

eclipse lunar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Vimos el eclipse lunar desde nuestro jardín.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

casera
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
La amable casera nos proporcionó toallas frescas y nos mostró el apartamento.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

hígado
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
El hígado juega un papel vital en la eliminación de toxinas del cuerpo.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alineación
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
El evento presentó una alineación de músicos llenos de estrellas.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendario
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
El músico legendario se presentó ante un estadio lleno.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

luminoso; brillante; resplandeciente
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Las estrellas luminosas llenaron el cielo nocturno oscuro.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

lenteja
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
Ella cocinó lentejas rojas para la cena de esta noche.
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

locuaz
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
El niño locuaz entretuvo a todos con historias interminables.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

probablemente; con alta probabilidad
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Probablemente lloverá mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

imponer
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
El gobierno decidió imponer un nuevo impuesto sobre los productos de lujo.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

lingüística
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Decidió especializarse en lingüística en la universidad.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

lugubre
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Su expresión lugubre hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

reducir
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
La compañía decidió reducir los precios.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

césped
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Ella riega el césped todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

tronco
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Se sentaron sobre un tronco cerca de la fogata.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lámpara
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Ella encendió la lámpara de lectura para iluminar su libro.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

folleto; volante
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Ella repartió folletos sobre la campaña medioambiental.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

hito
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
El restaurante espacial es un hito en la innovación.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

almuerzo
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
Almorzamos en un buen restaurante en el centro.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

de la misma manera; igualmente; de forma similar
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
Ella estudió mucho para el examen, y su hermano hizo lo mismo.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
El anuncio atrajo a los clientes con promesas de descuentos.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

ropa de lino
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Ella compró nuevas cortinas de lino para la sala de estar.
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

lucre
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
Estaba motivado más por el lucro que por el deber.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

perdido
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Él perdió sus llaves y no pudo entrar a la casa.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

alto; noble en carácter; elevado en estilo
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Él tiene ideales elevados sobre hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

de largo tiempo
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Son amigos de largo tiempo que se conocieron en la universidad.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

últimamente; recientemente;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
No lo he visto últimamente, pero escuché que consiguió un nuevo trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

caro; lujoso; extravagante; generoso
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue una celebración lujosa con cientos de invitados.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

impactante y sensacional de manera vívida
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
El periódico publicó una impactante narración del crimen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidar
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
La empresa decidió liquidar sus activos para pagar a los acreedores.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grande; amplio; enorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
El gran edificio dominaba el horizonte de la ciudad.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

enlace
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Ella trabaja como un enlace entre la empresa y sus clientes.
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

lógica
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
Su argumento se basaba en una lógica sólida.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

laboratorio
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Los estudiantes realizaron un experimento en el laboratorio de química.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

estudio nocturno
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Su novela fue el resultado de un largo estudio nocturno.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

aterrizaje
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
El piloto realizó un aterrizaje suave a pesar de las condiciones meteorológicas tormentosas.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

lección
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La lección de matemáticas de hoy fue sobre fracciones.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

hoja
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Las hojas de otoño caen del árbol.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localizar
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ellos lograron localizar las llaves perdidas debajo del sofá.
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

leonino
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
Su cabello leonino lo hacía destacar entre la multitud.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

alto
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
La música estaba demasiado alta para concentrarse.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucrativo
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
El negocio inmobiliario es altamente lucrativo en las zonas urbanas.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

lacerar, desgarrar
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
El vidrio roto laceró su mano.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locativo
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latín, el caso locativo se usa para indicar ubicación.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lujuria
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
La novela describía la lujuria de los nobles corruptos.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

vida / duración de la vida
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Ella logró más en su vida que la mayoría de las personas sueñan con lograr.
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

levitar
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
El mago hizo levitar la mesa durante el espectáculo.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

más bajo
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
La tasa de desempleo está en su nivel más bajo en 15 años.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

gustar
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alfabetización
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Los programas de alfabetización para adultos ayudan a las personas a aprender a leer.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

relámpago
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
El relámpago golpeó un árbol cerca de nuestra casa.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

disfrutar de lujos
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Ella se lujosamente disfrutó del baño de burbujas caliente después de un largo día.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

literatos
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
El evento fue asistido por poetas, críticos y otros miembros de los literatos.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidario
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
El museo exhibió herramientas lapidarias utilizadas en tiempos antiguos.
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

telar
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
El tejedor trabajó en el telar para crear hermosos tejidos.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

criticar severamente
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
El maestro criticó severamente a los estudiantes por no completar su tarea.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

desidioso o perezoso
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Su actitud desidiosa hacia el trabajo molestaba a su jefe.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

laberinto, red de pasajes complicados
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Las calles de la ciudad eran como un laberinto.
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

libreto de ópera
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
Ella estudió el libreto antes de asistir a la función de la ópera.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

ganado
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
El granjero criaba ganado para suministrar carne y leche para el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

salir
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
El tren sale a las 6 PM.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

erudito
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Ella es una erudita con profundo conocimiento de la historia.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicografía
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicografía requiere tanto conocimiento lingüístico como cultural.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

idioma
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

leal; fiel; confiable
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Él permaneció leal a sus amigos durante tiempos difíciles.