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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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

lagarto
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Un pequeño lagarto corrió por la pared del jardín.
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 /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

persona destacada
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
Se le considera una persona destacada en el mundo de la ciencia.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

linimento / loción
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Se frotó el linimento en sus músculos doloridos después del entrenamiento.
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.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Piojo
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
El niño tenía un piojo en su cabello.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

litany
Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
El político dio una larga lista de promesas durante la campaña.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humilde
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Ella subió de una posición humilde a ser la CEO de la empresa.
C2 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.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

lamentar
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C2 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

tejido ligamento
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Se rompió un ligamento en su rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

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

lagoon

laguna
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nadamos en las tranquilas aguas de la laguna.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

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

long-time

de larga data
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
Ella es una amiga de larga data de mi familia.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

lacayo
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
Trató a su asistente como un simple lacayo.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

espejo
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
Ella se miró en el espejo.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pan
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Ella compró una barra de pan fresco de la panadería.
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 /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

regalo extra
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
El tendero ofreció un dulce como regalo extra.
B2 noun

Longing

anhelo; deseo profundo
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.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

largo
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La larga carretera se extendía por millas.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

más bajo
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
La tasa de desempleo está en su nivel más bajo en 15 años.
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.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

ley
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
Todos deben obedecer la ley.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Nadie le cree porque él es un mentiroso.
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.
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 /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

letargo; cansancio e inactividad
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
El clima cálido causó una sensación de letargo.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

persona que avanza lentamente y queda atrás de los demás
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
El estudiante rezagado finalmente entregó su tarea después de la fecha límite.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

esperanza de vida
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
La esperanza de vida depende de la calidad de la atención médica.
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 /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

linóleo
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Decidieron cubrir el piso de la cocina con linóleo.
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 /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

licencia
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Necesitas una licencia de conducir para operar un coche.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

libertad
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Estatua de la Libertad representa la libertad y la democracia.
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.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

relajado, descuidado
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La seguridad en el aeropuerto era sorprendentemente relajada.
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.
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.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

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

limousine

un coche grande y lujoso conducido por un chófer
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
La novia llegó en una limusina blanca.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
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 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunático
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un lunático en la autopista.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

luminoso; brillante; resplandeciente
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Las estrellas luminosas llenaron el cielo nocturno oscuro.
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.
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 /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.
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 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 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucrativo
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
El negocio inmobiliario es altamente lucrativo en las zonas urbanas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

langosta
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Las langostas destruyeron todo el campo de trigo.
C2 noun /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.
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 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

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

Loony

loco; tonto; inestable mentalmente
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Su comportamiento loco hizo reír a todos.
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.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Ella contrató a un abogado para manejar su caso.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

acechar
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un extraño acechaba en las sombras.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

detestar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Él odia llegar tarde a las reuniones.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
B1 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.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

ligereza; frivolidad; falta de respeto
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
La levidad en la sala del tribunal fue inapropiada.
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 /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

un poco tarde
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Llegamos un poco tarde a la fiesta, pero aún así alcanzamos la mayoría de la diversión.