Vocabulary Cards
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B1 noun
Mosquito
mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
B2 noun
Mosquito-net
mosquitera
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
C1 noun
Moss
musgo
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
C1 adjective
Mossy
cubierto de musgo; con musgo creciendo en él
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun
most
la mayoría
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
C1 noun
most vulnerable nation
nación más vulnerable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
A2 adverb
Mostly
principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
C2 noun
mote
partícula
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
C2 adjective
moth-eaten
comido por polillas
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
A1 noun
mother
madre
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
B1 noun
mother language
lengua materna
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
B2 noun
Motherhood
maternidad
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
B2 noun
Motherland
madre patria; país natal
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
C1 adjective
Motherly
maternal
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
C1 noun
motif
motivo
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
C2 adjective
motile
móvil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
C2 noun
motility
motilidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
B1 noun
Motion
movimiento; acción de moverse
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
B1 verb
motivate
motivar
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
B1 noun
motivation
motivación
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
B2 noun
Motive
motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
C2 adjective
motley
heterogéneo
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
A2 noun
motor
motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
A2 noun
Motor Cycle
motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.