Vocabulary Cards
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B2 verb
suffocate
asfixiar
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
C1 noun
suffrage
sufragio
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
C2 noun
suffragist
sufragista
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
C2 verb
suffuse
difundir
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
A1 noun
Sugar
azúcar
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
C1 noun
Sugar candy
caramelo de azúcar
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
A2 verb
suggest
sugerir
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
C2 adjective
suggestible
sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
B1 noun
Suggestion
sugerencia; consejo
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
C1 adjective
suggestive
sugestivo
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
C1 adjective
Suicidal
suicida
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
B2 noun
Suicide
suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
A2 noun
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.
B1 adjective
suitable
adecuado
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
A2 noun
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.
B2 noun
suite
suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
C1 noun
suitor
pretendiente
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
C1 verb
sulk
estar enojado
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
C1 adjective
Sulky
malhumorado y taciturno; temperamental
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
C1 adjective
sullen
gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
C2 verb
sully
manchar
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
C1 adjective
sultry
caluroso y húmedo, atractivo
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
B1 noun
sum
suma
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
B2 verb
summarize
resumir
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.