Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
Quack
charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
C2 adjective
quadrate
cuadrado
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
C2 noun
quadruped
cuadrúpedo
Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
C1 adjective
Quadruple
cuádruple
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
C2 verb
quaff
beber de un trago
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
C1 noun
quagmire
pantano, embrollo
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
C1 verb, noun
quail
atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
C1 adjective
quaint
antiguo y pintoresco
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
B2 verb
quake
temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
B1 noun
Qualification
cualificación; habilidad
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
B1 adjective
Qualified
calificado; cualificado
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
B1 verb
qualify
calificar
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
B2 adjective
Qualitative
cualitativo
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
A2 noun
quality
calidad
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
B2 noun
quality sleep
sueño de calidad
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
B1 noun
quality time
tiempo de calidad
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
C1 noun
qualm
duda
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
C1 noun (plural)
qualms
dudas
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
C1 noun
Quandary
dilema; incertidumbre
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
C1 adjective
quantifiable
cuantificable
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
B2 adjective
Quantitative
cuantitativo
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
B1 noun
Quantity
cantidad; número; volumen
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
B2 noun/verb
quarantine
cuarentena
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
C2 noun
quark
quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.