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 /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 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

algo

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

¿Puedes darme algo con qué escribir?

A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

pantalones cortos

Meaning

a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.

Example

He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.

Él usó un par de pantalones cortos azules en la playa.

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 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 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 /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 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/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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

cerrar

Meaning

to close something, especially a door or window

Example

Please shut the door before you leave.

Por favor, cierra la puerta antes de irte.

A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

ordenar

Meaning

to arrange or categorize something

Example

Please sort the files by date.

Por favor ordena los archivos por fecha.

A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño

Meaning

a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids

Example

She served the soup in a small bowl.

Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.

A2 noun /siːd/

seed

semilla

Meaning

the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow

Example

I planted a seed in the garden.

Plante una semilla en el jardín.

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 /sɛlf/

self

ser

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

Ella tiene un fuerte sentido del ser.

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 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 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 /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 /stoʊn/

stone

piedra

Meaning

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

Example

He threw a stone into the lake.

Lanzó una piedra al lago.

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

sábana

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

Necesito una sábana limpia para cubrir la cama.

A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

ligeramente

Meaning

to a small degree or extent

Example

The temperature has slightly increased today.

La temperatura ha aumentado ligeramente hoy.

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

vista

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

La vista del atardecer le quitó el aliento.

A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

atascado

Meaning

unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue

Example

The door is stuck and won't open.

La puerta está atascada y no se abrirá.

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

séptimo

Meaning

constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth

Example

Her birthday is on the seventh of July.

Su cumpleaños es el séptimo de julio.

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 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 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 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 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 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 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

exitoso; próspero; victorioso

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

Ella fue exitosa en su carrera como doctora.

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

tonto; estúpido

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

¡No seas tonto, por supuesto que puedes hacerlo!

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 /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 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

de manera segura

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

Conduce de manera segura en la carretera helada.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

calcetines

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Necesito comprar calcetines nuevos para el invierno.

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 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

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.

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 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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

científico

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

El científico propuso reformas basadas en datos.

A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

enfermo; con náuseas; mal

Meaning

unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous

Example

She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.

Ella se quedó en casa del trabajo porque se sentía mal.

A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.

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/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 noun /suːt/

suit

traje

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

Él llevó un traje negro a la boda.

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 /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 /ˈstændərd/

standard

estándar

Meaning

a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison

Example

This car meets all the safety standards.

Este coche cumple con todos los estándares de seguridad.

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

estación

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

Llegamos a la estación justo a tiempo para el tren.

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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

español

Meaning

relating to Spain or the Spanish language

Example

She is fluent in Spanish and French.

Ella es fluida en español y francés.

A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

sonido

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

La campana sonó a través del valle.

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 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 /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoísta

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

Él era demasiado egoísta para compartir su comida con los demás.

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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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/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 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 /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, 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 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 /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 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 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

suave; blando; tierno

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

La almohada es muy suave y cómoda.

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 /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 /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 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 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 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 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

buscar

Meaning

to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly

Example

The police searched the house for evidence.

La policía registró la casa en busca de pruebas.

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 /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 /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

estudio

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

La cantante grabó su nueva canción en el estudio.

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 /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

sorprendente; asombroso

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

Es sorprendente lo rápido que los niños aprenden nuevos idiomas.

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 /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 /ˈsɪriz/

Series

serie

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

La serie de detectives tuvo cinco temporadas exitosas.

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

algún día

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

Vamos a encontrarnos para tomar un café algún día la próxima semana.

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 /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 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

suponer

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

Supongo que ella estará aquí pronto.

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 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 /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 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

forma; figura

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

El artista dibujó una forma circular perfecta en el lienzo.

A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

deporte

Meaning

an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

Example

Football is a popular sport around the world.

El fútbol es un deporte popular en todo el mundo.

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 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 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 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

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.