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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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuero
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Él compró una chaqueta de cuero en la tienda.
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 /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
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.
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 /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

diseño
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
El diseñador presentó un nuevo diseño para el sitio web que era mucho más fácil de usar.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
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.
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 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 /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fundación sobrevivió gracias a la generosidad de los donantes adinerados.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun

Love

amor
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.
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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

hermoso; encantador; atractivo; agradable
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
¡Qué día tan bonito para un picnic!
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

letra; carta
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
Ella escribió una carta a su abuela.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

tasas de alfabetización
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Las tasas de alfabetización afectan las condiciones socioeconómicas.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

aprendiz
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Ella es una aprendiz rápida.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

legado
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Sus contribuciones dejaron un legado duradero en la industria.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

leopardo
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
El leopardo subió al árbol para descansar en la sombra.
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

luz
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
Enciende la luz, se está oscureciendo.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aligerar; aclarar
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Un chiste puede aligerar el ambiente en una reunión tensa.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

persona común; persona sin conocimientos profesionales
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
El doctor explicó el procedimiento en términos sencillos.
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.
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.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

quedar atrás o retrasarse
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
La computadora vieja tiende a quedar atrás cuando se ejecuta el nuevo software.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

literalmente
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Él estuvo corriendo literalmente durante tres horas sin detenerse.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longevidad
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Los buenos hábitos contribuyen a la salud y longevidad.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

inestable
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Su estado de ánimo era tan inestable que cambió varias veces en una hora.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuga; agujero
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Hay una fuga en la tubería de agua.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

lesbiana
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Ella es una lesbiana orgullosa y aboga por los derechos iguales.
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.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

capa; estratificación;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
El pastel tiene tres capas de chocolate.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

risa
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
La habitación estaba llena de risas.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

digno de amor; adorable
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
El cachorro era tan adorable que todos querían adoptarlo.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

rojo claro
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido rojo claro a la fiesta.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /leŋθ/

Length

longitud
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
La longitud de la mesa es dos metros.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

lineal
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
El artista utilizó la perspectiva lineal en sus dibujos.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

ligeramente
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Ella tocó la mano del bebé ligeramente.
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.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

señora; dama;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La señora mayor cruzó la calle con la ayuda de su bastón.
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.
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.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

un montón
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Ella compró un montón de libros en la feria.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

falta; carencia
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
La falta de lluvia este verano ha causado serios problemas para los agricultores.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

litoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
La zona litoral es el hogar de muchas especies marinas únicas.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

limón
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
Ella exprimió un limón en su té.
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

mentir, acostarse
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
El libro está sobre la mesa.
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 /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

robo
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Fue arrestado por cometer un robo en la tienda.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

lubricar
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
El mecánico lubricó las piezas del motor del coche.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

sanguijuela
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
La sanguijuela se pegó a su pierna mientras nadaba.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

dique
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
La ciudad construyó un dique para protegerse de las inundaciones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

salón
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ellos se recostaron en el sofá después de la cena.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

lanch
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
Tomamos un lanch para cruzar el río.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

cargar
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
Los trabajadores cargan el camión con cajas pesadas.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilidad
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

en voz alta
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Habló en voz alta para que todos pudieran oírlo.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

ligadura
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
El doctor usó una ligadura para detener la hemorragia.
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 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.
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.
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.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

enlace
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
El artículo incluye un enlace al sitio web oficial.
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.
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 /loʊm/

loam

suelo arcilloso fértil
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
El suelo de loam es ideal para la agricultura debido a su contenido de nutrientes.
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.