A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.

A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

firmar

Meaning

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Example

Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.

Por favor firme el contrato en la parte inferior de la página.

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sentido

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

Ella tenía un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad.

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

sugerir

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

Él sugirió ir al nuevo restaurante para la cena.

A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

comenzar

Meaning

beginning to do or experience something

Example

She is starting a new job next week.

Ella está comenzando un nuevo trabajo la próxima semana.

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

éxito

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

El éxito requiere enfoque y determinación.

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.

A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

establecerse

Meaning

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down

Example

They decided to settle in a quiet village.

Ellos decidieron asentarse en un pueblo tranquilo.

A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

brillante; reluciente;

Meaning

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Example

The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.

El coche nuevo brillante llamó la atención de todos.

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

cuadrado

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

La mesa tiene una forma cuadrada.

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

asiento

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

Reservé un asiento para ti en el concierto.

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

jabón

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

Por favor, lávese las manos con jabón y agua.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.

A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

tijeras

Meaning

a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other

Example

She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.

Ella usó las tijeras para cortar el papel en pedazos pequeños.

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

resolver

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

El detective finalmente resolvió el caso misterioso.

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

seriamente

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

Ella tomó el asunto muy seriamente.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

primavera

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Las flores florecen en la primavera.

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

araña

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

La araña atrapó una mosca en su red.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

único

Meaning

only one; not one of several

Example

She bought a single ticket for the concert.

Ella compró un boleto sencillo para el concierto.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

repentino; abrupto; inesperado;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

Hubo un cambio repentino en el clima.

A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

servicios

Meaning

The action of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.

Los servicios en la industria de la salud son esenciales para el bienestar.

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

habilidad

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

Su habilidad en la pintura impresionó a todos.

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

piel

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

Su piel era suave y lisa.

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

enfermedad; dolencia

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

Ella tomó tiempo libre del trabajo debido a la enfermedad.

A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristeza, pena, dolor

Meaning

feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief

Example

Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.

Su tristeza era evidente después de escuchar las malas noticias.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldado

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

El soldado marchó orgullosamente con su unidad.

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

cantante

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

El cantante realizó una hermosa actuación en el concierto de anoche.

A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

señor

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

Señor, ¿puedo asistirle con su pedido?

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

parecer

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

Parece cansado después del largo viaje.

A2 noun /siːn/

scene

escena

Meaning

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

Example

The final scene of the movie was very emotional.

La última escena de la película fue muy emocional.

A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

lugar

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

Encontré un gran lugar para hacer un picnic en el parque.

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

tormenta

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

La tormenta causó apagones en toda la ciudad.

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

falda

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Ella eligió una falda azul para combinar con su blusa.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

estilo

Meaning

a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression

Example

She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.

Ella tiene su propio estilo único de escribir que cautiva a los lectores.

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

sorprendido

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

Me sorprendió ver a mi viejo amigo en el mercado.

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

servicio

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

La verdadera educación promueve el valor del servicio a los demás.

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

sal

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

Por favor, añade un poco de sal a la sopa para realzar su sabor.

A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

desde

Meaning

from a particular time in the past until now

Example

I have known her since childhood.

La conozco desde la infancia.

A2 noun /sænd/

sand

felicidad

Meaning

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

Example

Children built castles out of sand on the beach.

Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

barco

Meaning

a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas

Example

The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.

El barco de carga zarpó del puerto al amanecer.

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

secreto

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

Me dijo un secreto sobre su infancia.

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

parte

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

Cada socio recibió una parte igual de las ganancias de la empresa.

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

agudo; intenso; repentino y fuerte; rápido para entender

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

El cuchillo tiene una hoja muy afilada.

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fresa

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

Me encanta comer fresas frescas con crema durante el verano.

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

tiro

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

Él tomó un tiro hacia la portería.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

medios sociales

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

Los medios sociales a menudo causan retrasos.

A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

sistema

Meaning

a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

Example

The education system needs major reforms.

El sistema educativo necesita reformas importantes.

A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

sacudir

Meaning

to move quickly back and forth; to tremble

Example

The earthquake made the building shake.

El terremoto hizo que el edificio se sacudiera.

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

nadar

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

Me encanta nadar en el océano durante el verano.

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

fuerza; potencia; fuerza física

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

El ejercicio regular ayuda a desarrollar la fuerza muscular.

A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad

Meaning

condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury

Example

The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.

La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.

A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

sociedad

Meaning

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Example

Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.

La sociedad juega un papel crucial en la formación de los valores de un individuo.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Ella sirve desayuno a las 8 AM cada mañana.

A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

serpiente

Meaning

a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground

Example

The snake slithered through the grass quietly.

La serpiente se deslizaba tranquilamente por la hierba.

A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

ducha

Meaning

a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself

Example

After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.

Despues del entrenamiento, me di una ducha rapida para refrescarme.

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.

A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

silencioso; callado; tranquilo

Meaning

making no sound; quiet; not speaking

Example

The library was completely silent during study hours.

La biblioteca estaba completamente silenciosa durante las horas de estudio.

A2 noun steɪt

state

estado

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

El estado declaró una nueva política lingüística.

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

paso

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

Ella dio un paso hacia la puerta.

A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

discurso; alocución;

Meaning

formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words

Example

The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.

El presidente dio un discurso inspirador a la nación.

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

recto; directo; honesto;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

Dibuja una línea recta desde el punto A hasta el punto B.

A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

fútbol

Meaning

a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal

Example

He loves to play soccer with his friends.

A él le gusta jugar al fútbol con sus amigos.

A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

fuerte

Meaning

in a strong manner or to a great extent

Example

She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.

Ella cree firmemente en el poder del pensamiento positivo.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

en alguna parte

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

Dejé mis llaves en alguna parte de la casa.

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

tema

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

El maestro presentó una nueva asignatura en la clase.

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

esquiar

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

Fuimos a esquiar en los Alpes el invierno pasado.

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

pegar

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

El pegamento se pegará al papel.

A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

situación; estado de cosas

Meaning

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

Example

We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.

Necesitamos evaluar la situación actual antes de tomar decisiones.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

grave; serio; importante;

Meaning

thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking

Example

This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.

Este es un asunto serio que necesita atención inmediata.

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

suéter

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

Ella llevó un suéter rojo para mantenerse abrigada en el clima frío.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

algún día

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

Algún día quiero viajar por el mundo.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

soleado; optimista

Meaning

bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic

Example

It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.

Es un hermoso día soleado, perfecto para un picnic.

A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

maleta

Meaning

A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

Ella metió su ropa en una maleta para el viaje.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

soldados

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

Los soldados marcharon orgullosamente por la calle

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.

A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

inteligente; astuto; bien vestido; elegante

Meaning

intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish

Example

She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.

Tomó una decisión inteligente de invertir en acciones tecnológicas.

A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

tener éxito

Meaning

to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well

Example

She worked hard to succeed in her career.

Ella trabajó duro para tener éxito en su carrera.

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuchara

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

Él usó una cuchara para comer su sopa.

A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

azul cielo

Meaning

a bright blue color like that of a clear sky

Example

Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.

Sus ojos azul cielo brillaban a la luz del sol.

A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

salsa

Meaning

a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor

Example

She added tomato sauce to her pasta.

Ella agregó salsa de tomate a su pasta.

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

seguro; protección

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

Guardó sus documentos importantes en la caja fuerte de la oficina.

A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

separado; distinto; individual; aparte

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

Por favor, mantén tu vida personal y profesional separada.

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

oración; sentencia

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

El juez le dio una sentencia de cinco años de prisión.

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

habilidades

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

Aprender nuevas habilidades puede aumentar el crecimiento personal y profesional.

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

suave; liso; sin dificultades; fluido

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

El camino estaba suave y cómodo para conducir.

A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

tímido; vergonzoso

Meaning

nervous or timid in the company of other people

Example

The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.

El estudiante tímido rara vez participaba en las discusiones de clase.

A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

oveja

Meaning

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

Example

The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.

El granjero mantiene un gran rebaño de ovejas.

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

escalón

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

Se tropezó con el escalón y cayó.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

oler

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Las flores huelen dulces.

A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

deber

Meaning

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

Example

I shall return before sunset.

Volveré antes del atardecer.

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

plata

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

El anillo de plata brillaba bajo la luz del sol.

A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sexto

Meaning

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

Example

He finished the race in sixth place.

Terminó la carrera en sexto lugar.

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

América del Sur

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

Brasil es el país más grande de América del Sur.

A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orador

Meaning

a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

Example

The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

El orador pronunció un discurso inspirador en la conferencia.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

sofá

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver la televisión.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.

A2 noun /saɪz/

size

tamaño

Meaning

the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something

Example

This shirt is too small in size for me.

Esta camisa es demasiado pequeña en tamaño para mí.

A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

simplemente; solo;

Meaning

in a clear and easy way; merely; just

Example

I simply wanted to help you with your homework.

Yo simplemente quería ayudarte con tu tarea.

A2 noun /stres/

stress

estrés

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

El estrés excesivo puede causar problemas de salud.

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.

A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

extraño

Meaning

a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar

Example

Never take candy from a stranger.

Nunca tomes dulces de un extraño.

A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentamente

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

Ella caminó lentamente hacia la puerta.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

similar; con características comunes

Meaning

alike; having characteristics in common

Example

The two sisters have similar interests in music.

Las dos hermanas tienen intereses similares en música.

A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar

Meaning

to give out a bright light or glow

Example

The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.

El sol brillará intensamente mañana.

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

solución; respuesta; mezcla líquida

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

Necesitamos encontrar una solución a este problema.

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

estación / sazonar

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

La primavera es mi estación favorita del año.

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

ciencia

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

La ciencia sigue explorando lo desconocido.