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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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

biblioteca
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Ella va a la biblioteca todos los fines de semana para estudiar.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

local; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
La gente local es muy amigable.
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.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

bombilla
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
La bombilla en la cocina necesita ser reemplazada.
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.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

gravamen
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
El banco colocó un gravamen sobre la casa hasta que se pagara la hipoteca.
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.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

menos
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Ella gasta menos dinero que su hermano.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

obrero
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
El obrero trabajó duro todo el día en el sitio de construcción.
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.
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 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
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/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

trabajo
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Los trabajadores trabajaron bajo el sol caliente todo el día.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

león
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
El león rugió fuertemente en la sabana.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

estándares de vida
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Altos estándares de vida mejoran la satisfacción.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

limitación
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
La limitación en los datos afecta las decisiones de formulación de políticas.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

maderoso
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
El tallo maderoso soportaba las flores pesadas.
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 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

languidez
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
La cálida tarde la llenó de languidez.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

lujo
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
Disfrutaron del lujo de un hotel de cinco estrellas.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

persona común
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
El juez explicó la ley de manera que la persona común pudiera entenderla.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

láser
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
El doctor usó un láser para realizar una cirugía ocular.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

en música, tocado o cantado suavemente y de forma conectada
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
El pianista tocó el pasaje legato, con cada nota fluyendo hacia la siguiente.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

pérdida
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
La compañía sufrió una gran pérdida financiera el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

vestíbulo
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
Nos encontramos con el gerente en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

menor
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Eligió el menor de dos males al tomar su decisión.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

deseo sexual
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
El estrés a veces puede reducir el deseo sexual de una persona.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicógrafo
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
El lexicógrafo pasó años recopilando el diccionario.
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 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

etiqueta
Meaning
a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it
Example
Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.
Por favor, lea la etiqueta cuidadosamente antes de tomar cualquier medicamento.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

lúmen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
La bombilla produce 800 lúmenes de luz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

monstruo marino gigante
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
El barco se veía como un monstruo marino gigante en el horizonte.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lujurioso
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
El personaje fue retratado como un hombre lujurioso.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

atril
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
La profesora colocó sus notas en el atril antes de comenzar su conferencia.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

basura
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
El parque estaba lleno de basura después del festival.
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.
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.
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

suelo
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
El tornillo está suelto y necesita apretarse.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

lubricación
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubricación de los ojos es esencial para el bienestar.
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 /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 /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
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.
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 /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

malo
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Se sintió mal después de coger la gripe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

camino
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
Ellos caminaron por un tranquilo camino rural.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

el segundo
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
Entre el té y el café, prefiero el segundo.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

escalera
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Subió por la escalera para alcanzar los libros en la estantería superior.
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.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

persona vaga, que evita trabajar o esforzarse
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
No seas un lófer, ayúdanos con el trabajo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conferencia
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
El profesor dio una conferencia interesante sobre historia.
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 /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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

izquierda
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
Él giró a la izquierda en la intersección.
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.
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 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.
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 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.