A1 noun /speɪs/

space

espacio

Meaning

The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.

Example

Space exploration expands human knowledge.

La exploración del espacio amplía el conocimiento humano.

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

el más grande

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

Él es considerado uno de los más grandes líderes de todos los tiempos.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

caer

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Las hojas caen de los árboles en otoño.

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

aprender

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

Los niños aprenden rápidamente cuando están interesados.

A1 verb /spend/

spend

gastar

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

Gasto demasiado dinero en libros.

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

padres

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

Ambos padres de él son maestros.

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

eh

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

Eh, no estoy seguro de si esa es la respuesta correcta.

A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

mil

Meaning

the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000

Example

There were a thousand people at the concert.

Había mil personas en el concierto.

A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

palabra

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

Él buscó la palabra en el diccionario.

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.

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

Ella es más alta que su hermano.

A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

enseñar

Meaning

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something

Example

She teaches English at the local school.

Ella enseña inglés en la escuela local.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

falta; necesidad

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

Hay una falta de agua potable en las áreas afectadas por la sequía.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lanzar

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Él puede lanzar la pelota muy lejos.

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

dólar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

Necesito cinco dólares para comprar este libro.

A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

punto; detalle; propósito

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

¿Cuál es el punto de discutir sobre este asunto?

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

mantequilla

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

Él untó mantequilla en su tostada para el desayuno.

A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cocina

Meaning

the process of preparing food by heating it

Example

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

Cocinar es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

sí

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

Sí, iré a la tienda contigo.

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

edad

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

Ella preguntó su edad educadamente.

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

problema

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

Necesitamos resolver este problema rápidamente.

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

novia

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

Él presentó a su novia a su familia.

A1 adverb /æz/

As

mientras; porque; durante el tiempo que

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

A medida que creces, te haces más sabio.

A1 verb /læf/

laugh

reír

Meaning

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

Example

The joke made everyone laugh.

El chiste hizo reír a todos.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

papá

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

Papá me recogerá hoy de la escuela.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

bebé

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

El bebé está durmiendo pacíficamente en la cuna.

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

pequeño

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

Él bebió un poco de agua antes de irse a la cama.

A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

perro

Meaning

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Example

The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.

El perro leal esperó pacientemente a que su dueño regresara a casa.

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

sombrero

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

Él siempre usa un sombrero cuando trabaja en el jardín.

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pan

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

Ella compró pan fresco de la panadería.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

sí

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Sí, estaré allí a las 5 en punto.

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

La tienda está cerrada los viernes.

A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Sr.

Meaning

a title used before a man's name

Example

Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.

Sr. Rahman es nuestro nuevo maestro.

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

contestar

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

Ella contestará el teléfono cuando suene.

A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

esposa

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

Ella es la esposa del famoso autor.

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

antes

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

Ella llegó antes de que comenzara la reunión.

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

cien

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

Hay cien estudiantes en el salón.

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

seguir

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

Los niños siguieron a su maestro al aula.

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

taza

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

Ella bebió té de su taza cerámica favorita.

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.

A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

dormir

Meaning

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive

Example

I need to sleep for eight hours every night.

Necesito dormir ocho horas cada noche.

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

delante de

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

Ella estaba de pie delante del edificio.

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

pausa

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

Las pausas cortas refrescan tu mente.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fiesta

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.

A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

útil; práctico

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

Esta herramienta es muy útil para resolver problemas.

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

empezar

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

Comenzaré mis estudios mañana.

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

tu

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

Tu libro está sobre la mesa.

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

tienda

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

Necesito ir a la tienda para comprar algunos víveres.

A1 noun /triː/

tree

árbol

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

El árbol en nuestro jardín tiene más de cien años.

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usado

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

Este es un coche usado.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

algo

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

Creo que algo está mal con mi teléfono.

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

color

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

¿Cuál es tu color favorito para pintar las paredes del dormitorio?

A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interesante

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

El documental sobre el espacio fue muy interesante.

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

felicidad

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

cuatro

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

Ella tiene cuatro libros en su escritorio.

A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

manzana

Meaning

a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh

Example

I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

Yo como una manzana todos los días para el desayuno.

A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

amarillo; cobarde

Meaning

having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly

Example

The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.

Las flores amarillas florecieron en primavera.

A1 noun /striːt/

street

calle

Meaning

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides

Example

He walked down the street to the park.

Caminó por la calle hasta el parque.

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

doce

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

Hay doce meses en un año.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

felicidad

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

después

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

Fuimos a comer helado después de la película.

A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosado

Meaning

pale red color; slightly red

Example

She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.

Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rosado en la fiesta.

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

ese

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

Ese es mi libro en la mesa.

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

puede ser / mes de mayo

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

Puedes irte temprano si terminas tu trabajo.

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

listo

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

Ella estaba lista para ir al aeropuerto.

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habitualmente; usualmente

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Normalmente me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

señora

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

La señora Karim es la directora de la escuela.

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

dátiles

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

Los dátiles se comen comúnmente durante el Ramadán para romper el ayuno.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

brazo

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

Ella levantó su brazo para hacer una pregunta.

A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

arte

Meaning

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

Example

She studied art at the university.

Ella estudió arte en la universidad.

A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

sobre

Meaning

across, on top of, or beyond

Example

The book is lying over the table.

El libro está sobre la mesa.

A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

entonces

Meaning

at that time; next in order of time or place

Example

We went to the park, and then we had lunch.

Fuimos al parque, y luego comimos.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

life

vida

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

decir

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Ella me dijo hola.

A1 numeral /θriː/

three

tres

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

Ella tiene tres perros en casa.

A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

letra; carta

Meaning

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope

Example

She wrote a letter to her grandmother.

Ella escribió una carta a su abuela.

A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate

Meaning

a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

Example

She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.

Ella añadió tomates frescos a la ensalada.

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

tercero

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

Ella terminó en tercer lugar.

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

agradable; bonito; satisfactorio; atractivo

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

Ella llevaba un vestido bonito a la fiesta.

A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea

Meaning

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

Example

People waited in a long line outside the theater.

La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marrón

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

Ella tiene hermosos ojos marrones que brillan bajo la luz del sol.

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banco

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

Ella depositó el dinero en el banco.

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

barato; económico

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

Este restaurante sirve comida barata pero deliciosa.

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

cualquiera

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

Puedes llamarme esta noche o enviarme un correo electrónico.

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.

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

fin de semana

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

Están planeando un viaje para el fin de semana.

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

estar de acuerdo

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

Todos estamos de acuerdo en que el plan es excelente.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hambriento

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

Tengo mucha hambre después de trabajar todo el día.

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

entero entera

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

Se comió toda la pizza él solo.

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

hermano

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

Mi hermano tiene dos años más que yo.

A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

fácil

Meaning

not difficult; requiring little effort

Example

The exam was surprisingly easy.

El examen fue sorprendentemente fácil.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

foto

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

Tomé una foto del atardecer.

A1 noun /bæk/

Back

espalda

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

Ella se lastimó la espalda mientras levantaba cajas pesadas.

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

fuego

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

El fuego en la chimenea proporcionó calor y un ambiente acogedor.

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

coche

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

Conduzco mi coche al trabajo todos los días.

A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

desayuno

Meaning

the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning

Example

I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.

Hoy por la mañana comí cereales y tostadas para el desayuno.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

decir

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

¿Puedes decirme la hora?

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

botella

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

Ella bebió agua de una botella de plástico.

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

comienzo

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

El comienzo de la historia fue muy interesante.

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

rata

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

El pequeño ratón se escondió detrás del armario.

A1 noun /praɪs/

price

precio

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

El precio del coche ha aumentado recientemente.

A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

llamar

Meaning

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Example

Please call me when you arrive home.

Por favor, llámame cuando llegues a casa.

A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

edificio

Meaning

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.

Example

The old building was renovated into a museum.

El viejo edificio fue renovado y convertido en un museo.

A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella

Meaning

a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

She is going to the market to buy vegetables.

Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

comer

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

Cuando sonó el teléfono, ellos estaban comiendo la cena.

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela

Meaning

the mother of one's father or mother

Example

My grandmother makes delicious cakes.

Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.

A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

su

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned

Example

Their house is on the corner.

Su casa está en la esquina.

A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bote

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

Tomamos un pequeño bote para cruzar el río.

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

camino

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

Conducíamos por el camino hacia el pueblo.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

tal

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Nunca he visto tal pintura hermosa.

A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

mundo

Meaning

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

Example

The world is becoming more interconnected every day.

El mundo se está volviendo cada vez más interconectado cada día.

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

ahora

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Estoy estudiando ahora.

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

amable; compasivo

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

Él es una persona amable que siempre ayuda a los demás.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

a lo largo de

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

Caminamos a lo largo del río.

A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

cuarto de baño

Meaning

a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

Example

The bathroom is on the second floor.

El cuarto de baño está en el segundo piso.

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.