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 /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 /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 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 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 /stɛps/

steps

pasos

Meaning

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.

Example

Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.

Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.

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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

seguramente

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

Seguramente aprobarás el examen si estudias mucho.

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 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 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

súper

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

Hizo un trabajo súper en el proyecto.

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 /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 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 /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermercado

Meaning

a large self-service store selling food and household goods

Example

She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Ella fue al supermercado a comprar víveres.

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 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 /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

sorpresa

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Su llegada fue una agradable sorpresa.

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.

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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /stʌf/

stuff

cosas

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

Ella empacó todas sus cosas en la maleta.

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 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 sɔːŋz

songs

canciones

Meaning

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Example

Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.

Escucha canciones para aprender pronunciación.

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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado

Meaning

feeling afraid or worried

Example

She was scared of the dark.

Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.

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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

varios

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

Varios personas asistieron a la reunión ayer.

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 /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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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/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 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

lentamente

Meaning

in a slow manner

Example

She walked slowly to the door.

Ella caminó lentamente hacia la puerta.

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 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 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 /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 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 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

de alguna manera;

Meaning

in some way; for some reason that is not clear

Example

Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.

De alguna manera, logré terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

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 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

aterrador

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

Esa película de terror realmente fue aterradora.

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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

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.