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B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

de por vida
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
Ellos fueron amigos de por vida.
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.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

lista
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Haz una lista de las cosas que necesitas comprar.
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 /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

arrendador
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
El arrendador acordó arreglar el sistema de calefacción roto antes de que llegara el invierno.
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.
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.
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

lanzado
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
El satélite fue lanzado con éxito.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

levantar
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Él levantó la caja pesada con esfuerzo.
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.
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.
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 /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

bagre de bigotes largos
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
El pescador atrapó un bagre de bigotes largos en el río.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

con muchas hojas; cubierto de hojas
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Las verduras de hojas verdes son muy nutritivas.
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.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

sustento
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pesca es el sustento principal de las comunidades costeras.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

adormecer
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La música suave hizo dormir al bebé.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relacionado con la lengua
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
El dentista examinó la superficie lingual de los dientes del paciente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

margen
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
El gerente le dio al equipo algo de margen para terminar el proyecto.
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

lucidez
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Su explicación tuvo gran lucidez, lo que hizo que fuera fácil de entender.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

delgada, flexible y elegante en movimiento
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
La bailarina se movió con una elegancia lísoma.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

liberar
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
El ejército liberó la ciudad del control enemigo.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

liberalismo
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
El liberalismo enfatiza la libertad de expresión y los derechos humanos.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

principalmente
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
El éxito del proyecto fue principalmente debido al trabajo en equipo.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

préstamo
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Él tomó un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

litigio
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
El litigio acusó al régimen de abusos a los derechos humanos.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

perezosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Él estiró perezosamente los brazos y bostezó por la mañana.
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

laboratorio
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
Los estudiantes realizaron el experimento en el laboratorio de química.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

delicioso
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Ella sirvió un delicioso pastel de chocolate.
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 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

langosta
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Las langostas destruyeron todo el campo de trigo.
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 /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

pimienta larga
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
La pimienta larga era más valiosa que la pimienta negra en tiempos antiguos.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

apalancamiento
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
El apalancamiento amplifica tus esfuerzos y escala tu trabajo.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

lamentar
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Su largueza hacia la caridad fue muy apreciada.
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

propietario de tierras
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
El propietario de tierras arrendó una parte de su propiedad a los agricultores locales.
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.
A1 noun

Love

amor
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

desconfiado
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Ella estaba desconfiada de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

legitimidad
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
La legitimidad de la elección fue cuestionada por los observadores.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

furgón de equipaje
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
El furgón de equipaje transportó todas las maletas de los pasajeros.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

literal
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
Su comentario fue dicho en tono de broma, no para tomarse de manera literal.
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.
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 /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

pereza
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió lograr sus objetivos.
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.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivir
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
Ellos viven en una casa hermosa junto al lago.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

más tarde
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Discutiremos los detalles más tarde.
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.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

lujo
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de la luxuriancia de las plantas tropicales.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

de larga data
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Ella es una amiga de larga data de mi familia.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

gran escala
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
La empresa está planeando una expansión a gran escala en los mercados internacionales.
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.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

describir / delinear
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
El autor describió vívidamente la belleza del campo.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerante; generoso; progresista en pensamiento
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Ella tiene una actitud liberal hacia diferentes culturas y creencias.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

loco
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
Después de trabajar toda la noche, se sintió un poco loco.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

loto
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
La flor de loto florece hermosamente en el estanque tranquilo.
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.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

criticar severamente
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
El entrenador lambasteó al equipo por su bajo rendimiento.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

regazo
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
El gato se acurrucó cómodamente en su regazo mientras leía su libro.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

duradero; permanente
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Su amistad tuvo un impacto duradero en sus vidas.
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.
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 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obsceno
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Fue arrestado por hacer comentarios obscenos en público.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

brillo
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
El diamante tenía un brillo brillante.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

lujoso
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Se hospedaron en un hotel lujoso durante sus vacaciones.
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

luminescencia
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
La luminescencia de las luciérnagas iluminó el bosque.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

pestaña; golpe con látigo o cuerda
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Ella aplicó cuidadosamente el rímel para hacer que sus pestañas se vieran más largas y oscuras.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

señor feudal
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
El caballero juró lealtad a su señor feudal.
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 /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 noun /lænd/

Land

tierra; suelo
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
El agricultor trabajó duro para cultivar su tierra y cultivar cosechas saludables.
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

correa
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
El perro estaba con correa durante el paseo.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparar
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Él comparó su voz con la música dulce.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

felicidad
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

sin energía
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Se sintió sin energía después de trabajar durante largas horas sin descanso.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

levadura
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
Un poco de levadura hará que la masa del pan suba.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

lealtad
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Su lealtad a la empresa le valió mucho respeto.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

responsable; obligado;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
La empresa es responsable de los daños causados por sus productos defectuosos.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

legalmente
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Él es legalmente responsable por sus acciones.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
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.
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.
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.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

aprender
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Los niños aprenden rápidamente cuando están interesados.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

anarquía
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ciudad descendió a la anarquía después del colapso del gobierno.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

lamentable
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
El lamentable desempeño del equipo decepcionó a sus fanáticos.
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 noun /leɪs/

Lace

encaje
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido decorado con intrincados patrones de encaje.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

palanca, barra rígida
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Él usó una palanca para levantar la piedra pesada.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

libertad
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Estatua de la Libertad representa la libertad y la democracia.