A1 noun
Love
amor
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/
Legend
leyenda; mito
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La leyenda del rey Arturo ha inspirado muchos libros.
B2 noun /lɪm/
limb
miembro
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
Se rompió un miembro mientras trepaba al árbol.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
lingo
jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/
latency
latencia
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
La alta latencia en los juegos en línea puede causar problemas de retraso.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/
loath
reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
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.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/
locomotive
locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/
lug
cargar o arrastrar algo pesado o incómodo con esfuerzo
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Tuvo que arrastrar la maleta por tres vuelos de escaleras.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/
Lawless
sin ley; anárquico; desordenado; criminal
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ciudad fronteriza era conocida por su comportamiento sin ley y el caos.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/
Lofty
alto; noble en carácter; elevado en estilo
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Él tiene ideales elevados sobre hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
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.
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 /ˈliː.θəl/
Lethal
letal; mortal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
El veneno de la serpiente es letal para los humanos si no se trata inmediatamente.
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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/
lascivious
lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
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.
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.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm
long-term
a largo plazo, duradero, sostenible
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
La planificación a largo plazo es necesaria para la conservación del medio ambiente.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
lionize
idolatrar
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
La prensa comenzó a lionizar al joven científico después de su descubrimiento.
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.
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 /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/
lifetime
vida / duración de la vida
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Ella logró más en su vida que la mayoría de las personas sueñan con lograr.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/
Lantern
farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
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.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/
lush
rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/
Lantana
lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Las flores de lantana atraen mariposas al jardín.
A1 verb /lʊk/
look
mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
lying
mentir
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Lo atraparon mintiendo sobre sus calificaciones.
C1 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 /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 /ˈlʌvər/
lover
amante
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Ella se encontraba con su amante en el café cada tarde.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/
learning
aprendizaje
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/
Leafless
sin hojas; desnudo
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Los árboles sin hojas se veían desnudos en invierno.
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 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/
lugubrious
lugubre
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Su expresión lugubre hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/
levelheaded
calmado y sensato
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Ella permaneció calmada durante la crisis.
B1 verb /leɪ/
lay
poner
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
Por favor, pon el libro sobre la mesa.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/
limpid
transparente
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
El agua transparente del lago reflejaba el cielo perfectamente.
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.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/
learned
erudito
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Ella es una erudita con profundo conocimiento de la historia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/
liver
hígado
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
El hígado juega un papel vital en la eliminación de toxinas del cuerpo.
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 /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/
legerdemain
truco, engaño
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
El truco del mago dejó a la audiencia asombrada.
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.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/
lineaments
rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
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.
C2 noun /laɪər/
lyre
lira
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
El músico tocó una melodía en la lira.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti
liquidity
liquidez
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Mantener la liquidez es crucial para la estabilidad financiera.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/
launder
lavar ropa / ocultar el origen del dinero obtenido ilegalmente
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Ella lavó toda la ropa sucia el domingo.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/
librarian
bibliotecario
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
El bibliotecario me ayudó a encontrar un libro de historia raro.
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 /liːk/
Leek
puerro
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
La sopa se hizo con papas y puerros.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/
Likely
probablemente; con alta probabilidad
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Probablemente lloverá mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/
Lavender
lavanda
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
El campo de lavanda llenó el aire con su dulce y calmante fragancia.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/
lesion
lesión
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la lesión en la piel.
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 /læps/
Lapse
fallo temporal; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Hubo un breve lapsus de seguridad que permitió al intruso entrar al edificio.
C2 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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/
loiterer
persona que vaga sin propósito en un lugar
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
La policía interrogó al loiterer fuera de la tienda.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/
locate
localizar
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ellos lograron localizar las llaves perdidas debajo del sofá.
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 /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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/
level
nivel
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
Los niveles de contaminación deben reducirse urgentemente.
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.
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 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/
lipogenesis
lipogénesis
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
El consumo excesivo de carbohidratos promueve la lipogénesis y el almacenamiento de grasa.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/
Lawful
legal; legítimo; válido; justo;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
El juez confirmó que sus acciones eran legales y apropiadas.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/
Lunar eclipse
eclipse lunar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Vimos el eclipse lunar desde nuestro jardín.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/
lecturer
conferenciante
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
El conferenciante explicó la teoría con ejemplos claros.
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 /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.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/
license
licencia / permiso
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
Debe tener una licencia de conducir para operar un automóvil legalmente.
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.
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.
C2 noun /laʊt/
lout
bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.