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C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

cerrar con pestillo
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
Ella cerró la puerta con el pestillo antes de salir de la casa.
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

lánguido; perezoso; débil
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
Después del largo viaje, se sintió lánguida y necesitaba descansar.
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.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

laborioso
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Escribir el informe largo fue una tarea laboriosa.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

linimento / loción
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Se frotó el linimento en sus músculos doloridos después del entrenamiento.
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

lado protegido del viento
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
Construyeron su campamento en el lado protegido del viento de la colina.
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.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logística
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logística asegura una entrega puntual.
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.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

merodear, estar de pie sin propósito
Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
Se les dijo a los adolescentes que no merodearan fuera de la tienda.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

lógico
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Los circuitos lógicos aseguran un cálculo efectivo.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humilde
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Ella subió de una posición humilde a ser la CEO de la empresa.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
El eclipse lunar fue visible anoche.
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 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

lacónico
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
Su respuesta lacónica terminó la conversación rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

grosero
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a todos en la reunión.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

flexible y grácil
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Su figura flexible le permitió moverse como una bailarina.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Ella contrató a un abogado para manejar su caso.
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.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vida
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolerante; indulgente; misericordioso; no estricto en el castigo o juicio
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
El maestro fue tolerante con los estudiantes que entregaron su tarea tarde.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

lechuga
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Ella añadió lechuga fresca al sándwich.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

legal; legítimo; válido; justo;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
El juez confirmó que sus acciones eran legales y apropiadas.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

fallo temporal; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Hubo un breve lapsus de seguridad que permitió al intruso entrar al edificio.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

cargar o arrastrar algo pesado o incómodo con esfuerzo
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Tuvo que arrastrar la maleta por tres vuelos de escaleras.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavanda
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
El campo de lavanda llenó el aire con su dulce y calmante fragancia.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

lloroso, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
El final lloroso de la película dejó al público en lágrimas.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

ocio; tiempo libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

liquidez
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Mantener la liquidez es crucial para la estabilidad financiera.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

afectuoso; cariñoso; que muestra amor y calidez
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Ella es una madre cariñosa que se preocupa profundamente por sus hijos.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propietario
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
El arrendador cobró el alquiler mensual de todos los inquilinos.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sin hojas; desnudo
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Los árboles sin hojas se veían desnudos en invierno.
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

zurdo
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
Ella es zurda y escribe hermosamente con su mano izquierda.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

limón
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Añade una rodaja de limón a tu bebida.
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.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

cojo; lisiado
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
El caballo herido estaba cojo y no podía caminar bien.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

despedida
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Su despedida de sus amigos fue emocional.
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

legislación
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
El gobierno aprobó nueva legislación para proteger el medio ambiente.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
El langoor estaba sentado en la rama del árbol comiendo frutas.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

colgante
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Ella guardaba la foto de su abuela en el colgante.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

muy pequeño
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
El pueblo modelo estaba lleno de casas muy pequeñas.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

lateral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
El jugador de fútbol hizo un pase lateral rápido.
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 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Lo atraparon mintiendo sobre sus calificaciones.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminar
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Ella laminó sus documentos importantes para protegerlos de los daños.
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.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

lingüístico
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
El modelo de IA aprende de los patrones lingüísticos.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

laxante
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
El médico recetó un laxante suave para su condición.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

laboratorio
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Los científicos realizaron sus experimentos en el laboratorio bien equipado.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

léxico
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traductor debe tener un vasto léxico de ambos idiomas.
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 /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

lista
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
La lista de trabajos disponibles se actualizaba a diario.
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

oyente
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
Ella es una buena oyente que siempre entiende los problemas de los demás.
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 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

locura
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Era una locura ir de excursión en la tormenta.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

deseo sexual muy fuerte; un deseo apasionado de algo
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Su lujuria por el poder lo corrompió completamente.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

felicidad
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

correr o moverse con grandes zancadas
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
El caballo se movía elegantemente por el campo.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

política de no intervención
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Las políticas de laissez-faire fomentan la empresa privada.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

litro
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
Compró un litro de leche en la tienda.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

liberación
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Los movimientos de liberación inspiraron a muchos países.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

más reciente
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
Ella compartió las actualizaciones más recientes con el equipo.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

lavandera
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La lavandera entregó la ropa recién lavada a la casa.
A1 verb /læst/

last

durar
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
La reunión duró tres horas.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Los sistemas legales aseguran justicia.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatura
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Ella estudió literatura inglesa en la universidad.
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.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

claro y fácil de entender
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Su explicación era tan clara que todos la entendieron.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

latitud
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
El dispositivo GPS mostró nuestras coordenadas exactas de latitud y longitud en el mapa.
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 /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

lengua
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
El inglés se ha convertido en una lengua global para los negocios y la ciencia.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

licor
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
La tienda vende cerveza y licor.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

iluminación
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
La iluminación en el restaurante creó un ambiente cálido y acogedor.
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

miembro
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Se rompió un miembro mientras trepaba al árbol.
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

liderazgo
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
El liderazgo es crucial para el éxito institucional.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

pulmón
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumar puede causar daños graves a tus pulmones.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

repulsivo
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
El olor repulsivo de la basura hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
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 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legítimo; válido; genuino; razonable
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Él tiene una razón legítima para llegar tarde.
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

laicos
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
La iglesia dio la bienvenida a los laicos para participar en el evento.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigioso
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Es conocido como un vecino litigioso que frecuentemente demanda a las personas.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lamer
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
El gato lamió sus patas limpias.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

cucharón
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Usa el cucharón para servir la sopa caliente en los tazones.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

cordero
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
El pequeño cordero siguió a su madre por todas partes.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

falta
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Su informe carecía de detalles.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

legislativo
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
El cuerpo legislativo aprobó el nuevo proyecto de ley sobre impuestos.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perder
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
Espero no perder mis llaves otra vez.
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

persona destacada
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Se le considera una persona destacada en el mundo de la ciencia.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Se sintió deprimido después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgia
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
El sacerdote siguió la liturgia durante la misa del domingo.
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.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

tapa
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
Por favor, ponga la tapa de vuelta en el tarro.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; líder; más importante
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Ella es una experta líder en ciencias ambientales.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

longan
Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
Las frutas longan se comen a menudo frescas o secas y son populares en los postres asiaticos.
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.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

líder
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
El líder inspiró a la gente.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

muchos
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Ella tiene muchos amigos en la ciudad.
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

crianza de ganado
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
La crianza de ganado juega un papel crucial en la seguridad alimentaria.