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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.
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!
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 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 /liːn/

Lean

delgado; con poca grasa; débil
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Él tiene un cuerpo delgado y musculoso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C2 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.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furioso
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió la traición.
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 /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
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 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.
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 /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 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.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

linaje
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Rastrear tu linaje puede revelar antepasados desconocidos.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Los sistemas legales aseguran justicia.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

trabajo físico o mental
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
La construcción requirió meses de duro trabajo para completarse.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

litotes
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
Decir 'no está mal' como un cumplido es un ejemplo de litotes.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

lente
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Él limpió la lente de la cámara antes de tomar la foto.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

menos preparado
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesh está entre los menos preparados para la adaptación al cambio climático.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

quedarse más tiempo del necesario
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
El aroma del café permaneció en la cocina por más tiempo.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

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

loft

ático
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Ella convirtió el viejo ático en un moderno estudio.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

idioma
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

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

laudable

loable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los pobres son realmente loables.
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.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

gustar
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

saquear
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Los manifestantes saquearon varias tiendas durante la protesta.
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

pierna
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Se lastimó la pierna mientras jugaba al fútbol.
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 /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

luminiscente
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
Las estrellas luminiscentes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
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.
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 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.
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 noun /liː/

lea

pradera
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
La cabaña estaba rodeada por una tranquila pradera.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

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

lullaby

canción de cuna
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Ella cantaba una canción de cuna a su bebé todas las noches.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

prestar
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
¿Puedes prestarme tu bolígrafo?
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

hito
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
El restaurante espacial es un hito en la innovación.
B2 noun

Longing

anhelo; deseo profundo
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A1 verb /let/

let

permitir
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
Por favor, déjame ayudarte con esa tarea.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

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

limbo

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

leonine

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

Light green

verde claro
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Ella llevaba un vestido verde claro a la fiesta en el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

alojamiento temporal
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Los soldados encontraron alojamiento temporal en la casa abandonada.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

calumnioso
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
El artículo fue considerado calumnioso y tuvo que ser retractado.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

a lo largo; en la dirección más larga
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Dobla el papel a lo largo para que sea más fácil de llevar.
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.
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 /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.
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

elogiar
Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
El crítico elogió la actuación del actor como una obra maestra.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

laberinto, red de pasajes complicados
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Las calles de la ciudad eran como un laberinto.
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.
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.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

tambalear, dar un brusco movimiento
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
El autobús se tambaleó hacia adelante cuando el conductor presionó los frenos.
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.
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.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

bulto; trozo; pedazo
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Ella encontró un trozo de azúcar en el tazón.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

movimiento
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Caminar es la forma más común de locomoción humana.
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.
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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

animado; vivaz; alegre
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Los niños tuvieron una discusión animada sobre sus libros favoritos.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

en lugar de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Él dio dinero en lugar de flores.
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 /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosidad
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosidad de la estrella se midió con instrumentos avanzados.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

pequeño
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Él bebió un poco de agua antes de irse a la cama.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

resbalosidad
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
La resbalosidad de la superficie hizo difícil caminar sobre ella.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

lingüista
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Ella es una lingüista que habla seis idiomas con fluidez.
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 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 /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.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

candado
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Asegúrate de cerrar la puerta antes de irte.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
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 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.